As a new type of nano-porous thermal insulation material with ultra-low thermal conductivity, Class A fire resistance, hydrophobic and moisture-proof performance, and wide temperature range adaptability, aerogel has comprehensive performance far exceeding traditional thermal insulation materials such as rock wool and aluminum silicate. It can adapt to extreme working conditions and precision scenarios, and has been widely used in many core fields such as industrial energy saving, high-end equipment, new energy, and green building renovation, serving as a key energy-saving material under the background of carbon neutrality.
The industrial petrochemical and energy sector is the most important application scenario for aerogels. In refineries, chemical plants and power plants, aerogels are applied for thermal insulation of steam pipelines, high-temperature storage tanks, boilers and heat exchange equipment, effectively reducing heat loss. Meanwhile, with excellent hydrophobic and anti-corrosion properties, it avoids corrosion under insulation (CUI), adapting to harsh working conditions with open-air exposure, high humidity and frequent condensation. In addition, for offshore oil and gas platforms and LNG cryogenic storage and transportation equipment, aerogels can realize both high-temperature protection and cryogenic insulation, preventing equipment condensation and icing, and ensuring the safety and stability of oil and gas production and transportation.
The high-end equipment and aerospace industry has extremely high requirements for material lightweight and high thermal insulation performance, making it a core high-end application scenario for aerogels. Featuring ultra-thin and lightweight structure, high and low temperature resistance, and non-combustibility, aerogels are widely used in thermal insulation layers of spacecraft, aero-engine pipelines, missile protection structures and other precision equipment, maintaining stable thermal insulation in extreme temperature difference environments. It is also suitable for the thermal insulation of pipelines and cabins of ships and rail transit equipment, which greatly reduces equipment weight and improves operational energy efficiency and safety.
In the new energy and precision manufacturing industry, the application scenarios of aerogels continue to expand. In power batteries, energy storage power stations, photovoltaic modules and hydrogen energy equipment, aerogels achieve efficient thermal insulation and fire retardancy, block the spread of thermal runaway, and significantly improve the operational safety and service life of new energy equipment. In the field of medical devices and precision instruments, its advantages of thin and light insulation, dust-free and non-toxic properties meet the strict standards of constant temperature protection for precision equipment and clean workshops.
In the field of green buildings and civil energy conservation, aerogels have gradually achieved large-scale application. Compared with traditional thermal insulation materials, aerogels occupy less space, have a longer service life, and are fire and moisture resistant. They can be used for thermal insulation of building exterior walls, roofs, ceilings and low-temperature cold storage, which not only saves building space and reduces operation and maintenance costs, but also improves building fire resistance grade and energy efficiency, meeting the construction needs of ultra-low energy buildings and passive buildings.