thermal

NREL's distinctive R&D competencies are positioned to advance national energy goals by developing innovations to change the way we power our homes and businesses, and fuel our vehicles. Our R&D competencies allow us to develop and advance renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies more effectively through the full R&D life-cycle—from basic scientific research through applied research and engineering; to testing, scale-up, and demonstration.

Aspen Aerogels® provides thermal management and energy conservation insulation solutions for a variety of industries. Our insulation products provide up to five times better thermal performance than traditional insulation materials. The “nanotechnology” aspect of Aspen’s blanket products relate to the nanometer scale voids incorporated in the amorphous silica gel matrix.