Transparent aerogels reduce energy loss through building windows

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“The material that is presented is original, addresses a topic of high societal relevance and represents a notable contribution to the state of the art. In my opinion, the proposed aerogel represents a breakthrough in the field, with the potential to have a disruptive impact on the design and retrofit of high-performance buildings. I especially appreciate the attention to scale-up potential and the exploration of different applications.”

Period16 Mar 2023

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  • TitleTransparent aerogels reduce energy loss through building windows
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media name/outletNature Energy - Research Briefings
    Media typeWeb
    Date16/03/23
    DescriptionGlass panes have been used in windows since the times of ancient Rome, but they exhibit poor thermal insulation. Aerogels made from silanized cellulose nanofibres are better thermal insulators and more transparent than glass, offering an approach to developing window products to reduce the loss of building heating and cooling energy.
    Producer/AuthorNature Energy
    URLhttps://www.nature.com/articles/s41560-023-01229-4
    PersonsRoel C.G.M. Loonen