Breaking the Insulation Barrier: Next-Generation Aerogel Blanket Leads a Thermal-Materials Revolution

[Beijing, July 15, 2025] — As global demand for energy-saving and eco-friendly materials soars, a “super-insulator of the 21st century”—the aerogel blanket—is stepping into the spotlight across construction, energy, aerospace, and industrial-piping sectors. The newly developed aerogel blanket has achieved major breakthroughs in thermal conductivity, high-temperature resistance, flexibility, and service life, heralding a landmark shift in insulation technology.

Composed of nano-scale silica aerogel bonded to a fiber-reinforced substrate, the blanket delivers ultra-low thermal conductivity and outstanding fire resistance. Compared with conventional insulation, it is thinner, lighter, and maintains stable thermal performance even under extreme temperatures.

Industry experts note that widespread adoption of aerogel blankets will markedly improve the energy efficiency of both industrial equipment and buildings. “In petrochemical pipelines, for example, heat losses drop by over 30 % while maintenance frequency and energy costs are reduced,” says the engineering director of an international energy-saving materials firm.

Multiple domestic and overseas companies have begun mass-producing the new aerogel blankets and are expanding into global markets. “We are in advanced talks with partners across Europe and Southeast Asia to introduce aerogel blankets into high-end construction and new-energy projects,” reveals the export director of a leading aerogel manufacturer.

With continuous technological refinement and steadily falling costs, aerogel blankets are moving from “high-tech niche” to broad, practical deployment—poised to become a key driver of worldwide green and low-carbon development.