Revolutionary breakthrough! Hebei Woqin develops the world's first composite new material of aerogel blanket + vacuum insulation panel, redefining the boundary of thermal insulation safety.

2025-04-30
vacuum insulation panels

Hebei Woqin Trading Co., Ltd. has successfully developed a new generation of ultra-high-efficiency thermal insulation material through the innovative integration of aerogel blankets and vacuum insulation panel technology. This material combines the nano-adiabatic properties of aerogel with the ultra-low thermal conductivity of vacuum insulation panels, achieving a new industry benchmark of ** a thermal conductivity as low as 0.002W/(m·K)**. This article will deeply analyze its technical principles, application scenarios, and far-reaching impact on future life, revealing how aerogel has evolved from aerospace technology to daily life and become a core material for safeguarding safety and energy conservation.

1. Reconstruction of Material Genes

Aerogel, known as "solid smoke" (named by NASA), has a nanoporous structure (porosity > 99%), which can effectively block air convection and thermal radiation. Vacuum insulation panels (VIPs), through the synergistic effect of the core material and the vacuum layer, reduce the thermal conductivity to 1/5 that of traditional materials. The innovation of Hebei Woqin lies in:

• Three - dimensional composite architecture: Using an aerogel blanket (thickness 0.5 - 2mm) as the core insulation layer, and encapsulating STP vacuum insulation panels on both sides to form a double barrier of "nanopores + vacuum cavity".

• Interface strengthening technology: Using a high - temperature resistant adhesive (temperature resistance > 1200℃) to ensure the stability of the material structure in extreme environments and avoid the core material settlement problem of traditional vacuum panels.

2. Performance Subversion

Index: Traditional Rock Wool Board

Thermal conductivity (W/(m·K)): 0.04 - 0.05, Service life: 10 - 15 years

Aerogel Blanket + Vacuum Insulation Panel Composite Material

Thermal conductivity: 0.0015 - 0.0025, Service life: over 50 years

(Note: The data is from the test report of Hebei Woqin Laboratory)

II. Application Scenarios: Comprehensive Penetration from Industry to Home

1. Building Energy Conservation: The Ultimate Solution for Passive Houses

• Exterior wall insulation: A 10mm - thick layer can achieve the same insulation effect as a 100mm - thick traditional material, significantly reducing building energy consumption.

• Roof insulation: The combination of an aerogel coating with a reflectivity > 90% and a vacuum layer can reduce the indoor temperature by 8 - 10℃ in summer.

• Cold chain logistics: After using this material in cold chain insulation boxes, the cargo temperature can remain stable for more than 72 hours in a - 30℃ environment, increasing the efficiency by 3 times compared to traditional solutions.

2. Industrial Safety: Guardians of High Temperature and Extreme Cold

• Petrochemical pipelines: In the application of 350℃ steam pipelines, it saves 40% energy compared to traditional materials and reduces CO₂ emissions by 125 tons per kilometer per year.

• New energy vehicles: After using this material in the battery pack, the thermal runaway propagation time between battery cells is extended from 15 seconds to 120 seconds, buying crucial time for passengers to escape.

• Aerospace: The Mars probe "Tianwen - 1" uses similar technology to ensure stable operation of equipment in an extreme temperature difference environment from - 130℃ to 120℃.

3. Consumer Field: Redefining the Boundaries of Home Safety

• Fire - proof coatings: The aerogel fire - proof blanket can withstand a 1300℃ flame for 30 minutes, with a back - temperature of only 300℃, far exceeding traditional fire - proof materials.

• Energy - saving windows: The aerogel - sandwich glass (thickness 3mm) has 4 times better insulation performance than double - layer insulating glass and its weight is reduced by 60%.

• Smart wearables: The "polar bear sweater" developed by Zhejiang University uses aerogel fibers, which can still maintain a stable body temperature in a - 20℃ environment with a thickness only 1/5 that of a down jacket.

III. The Future is Here: How Aerogel Changes Life

1. Safety Revolution

• Flame - retardant performance: The material does not produce toxic gases when burning, meets the EU REACH standard, and has passed the AEC certification (Automotive Electronics Reliability Test).

• Corrosion resistance: The inorganic aerogel skeleton can resist acid and alkali erosion, and its service life in the application of chemical storage tanks is increased to 5 times that of traditional materials.

2. Sustainable Development

• Low - carbon manufacturing: The production energy consumption is 30% lower than that of traditional insulation materials, and it can be recycled.

• Resource conservation: 1 ton of aerogel can replace 5 tons of traditional materials, reducing the amount of mine exploitation by 40%.

3. Technology Outlook

• Intelligence: The aerogel material integrated with a temperature - sensing chip can adjust the insulation performance in real - time and adapt to environmental changes dynamically.

• Lightweight: Flexible aerogel felt (density 0.01g/cm³) can be used in weight - sensitive fields such as drones and satellites.

IV. The Industry Leadership of Hebei Woqin

As a leader in the field of "ultra - low - energy - consumption building materials", its products have been exported to more than 20 countries in Europe, America, the Middle East, etc.

Conclusion:

From Mars exploration to smart homes, aerogel, in the guise of the "lightest material", is reconstructing the relationship between humans and temperature. The innovation of Hebei Woqin is not only a technological breakthrough but also a revolution in safety, energy conservation, and sustainable development. In the future, when we enjoy warmth in the cold winter, get shelter in a fire, and explore the unknown in space, aerogel, this "nano - miracle" born in the laboratory, will always be by our side.