Aerogel Nano-Insulation Technology Indigenized in Iran to Save Energy
“Our product is made of 3D nano-porous materials and has excellent insulation capabilities. This technology was monopolized by NASA and it has now been indigenized in Iran while countries like Russia import it,” Hassan Bargozin, the managing director of the company.
“One of the most important benefits of these aerogel nano-insulations is a significant reduction in energy consumption,” he noted.
Bargozin added that the company’s products are at present sold directly, but plans are also being considered in the future to expand the distribution network and grant sales agents.
In a relevant development in 2023, an Iranian company had also used nano-based silica aerogel to manufacture thermal insulation blankets.
“Therefore, we seek to attract new customers for this capacity. Until now, the production capacity of thermal insulation blanket containing silica aerogel was 500 square meters per month, but we are increasing the capacity to 2,500 square meters per month,” said an official of the company.
“Reducing energy consumption in buildings is one of our plans; therefore, these nanoscale thermal insulators can meet the needs of manufacturers with low thickness,” he added.
“This insulation with a thickness of 6mm to 10 mm can reduce energy consumption by 45%. The existing insulators last less than half an hour at a temperature of 1,100 degrees Celsius, which is a disaster when fire occurs, but the silica aerogel insulation can last for several hours at a temperature of 1,100 degrees Celsius,” the official said.
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