Hybrid Hollow Silica Particles with Unprecedentedly Low Thermal Conductivity


TECHNOLOGY SUMMARY

A thermal insulation material with thermal insulation properties similar to the state-of-the-art material (aerogels) at a lower cost of production. The hollow silica particles are coated with a very low thermal conductivity material.

Primary Application Area: Materials, Chemical

Technology Development Status: Prototype


FIGURES OF MERIT

Value Proposition: A material with thermal insulation properties similar to state-of-the-art materials (aerogels) at much lower cost of production.


SHOWCASE SUMMARY

Organization Type: Academic/Gov Lab

National Innovation Awardee

Showcase Booth #: 406

Website: https://www.ornl.gov/


GOVT/EXTERNAL FUNDING SOURCES