Development of Nano Insulation Materials for Building Constructions

Abstract

The application of superinsulation materials (SIM) reaching thermal conductivities far below 20 mW/(mK) allows the construction of relatively thin building envelopes while still maintaining a high thermal resistance, which also increases the architectural design possibilities for both new buildings and refurbishment of existing ones. To accomplish such a task without applying vacuum solutions and their inherit weaknesses may be possible from theoretical principles by utilizing the Knudsen effect for reduced thermal gas conductance in nanopores.
This study presents the attempts to develop nano insulation materials (NIM) through the synthesis of hollow silica nanospheres (HSNS), indicating that HSNS may represent a promising candidate or stepping-stone for achieving SIM. Furthermore, initial experiments with aerogel-incorporated concrete and the conceptual work concerning NanoCon are presented.

Additional Info

  • WP: Advanced materials technologies
  • Publication Year: 2015
  • Pages: 429-434
  • Name of proceedings: Proceedings of 5th International Symposium on Nanotechnology in Construction (NICOM5)
  • Name of conference: 5th International Symposium on Nanotechnology in Construction (NICOM5)
  • Town: Chicago, Illinois
  • Country: USA
  • Date from: Sunday, 24 May 2015
  • Date to: Tuesday, 26 May 2015
  • Type: Report

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