Imagine a super-insulator that works like a high-tech thermos but is thin as a blanket. Usually, these materials are too expensive and hard to make for everyday use. This project figured out how to mass-produce them using microwaves to dry the material quickly and cheaply.
Silica aerogels are top-tier insulators but are too expensive and complex to produce for large-scale industrial use. This prevents their adoption in mass markets like electric vehicles and construction.
A continuous manufacturing process and a product line of ultra-thin aerogel blankets called Skogar®, utilizing microwave drying and tailor-made production equipment.
If you are an EV battery pack manufacturer dealing with heat management and safety risks — this project developed Skogar® aerogel blankets that provide exceptional thermal insulation to enhance safety and efficiency.
If you are a defense contractor dealing with extreme temperature fluctuations in tight spaces — this project developed ultra-thin film aerogel blankets that offer 3x more performance than conventional materials.
If you are a micro-electronics company dealing with overheating components in compact devices — this project developed a cost-efficient, ready-to-use thin insulation material to protect sensitive hardware.
The project introduces a continuous manufacturing process that reduces production costs drastically compared to traditional complex and expensive methods.
The Skogar® product is currently available, although the project notes that additional funding is required to further scale up production capacity to meet growing demand.
The process integrates patented technologies, specifically including the use of microwaves for rapid and uniform drying.
The product is produced entirely in Europe, with 100% of its feedstock sourced from within Europe.
Based on available project data, it is delivered as ultra-thin, ready-to-use blankets designed specifically for the precise requirements of high-performance battery packs.
The project is led by a single French SME (Enersens), resulting in a 100% industry ratio. This lean structure suggests a direct path to commercialization without the typical delays of academic-industrial transfers, focusing entirely on industrial manufacturing efficiency.
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