18 Nov 2004
Nanogel® Aerogel from Cabot Corporation wins 100% Detail RIBA Innovation Award
Groundbreaking Nanogel® translucent aerogel insulation material has received the 2004 100% Detail RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) Journal Innovation Award. The award recognizes Cabot’s innovative technology for producing the translucent aerogel material that provides “the best translucent insulation for glazing in the world.” The RIBA Journal is the official magazine of the Royal Institute of British Architects.
Nanogel aerogels were launched in early 2003 to the UK’s architectural, building and construction markets.
Ten products were recognised for the second annual 100% Detail/RIBA Journal Innovation Award. Cabot Corporation demonstrated how Nanogel can provide significant end-user benefits when used with the leading manufacturers of glazing products including Kalwall™, GE Advanced Materials’ Lexan Thermoclear™, Okalux™ and Pilkington Profilit®.
“We were looking for innovations that were new, or that used existing products in a better way,” said Robin Nicholson of Edward Cullinan Architects. “We found both with the Cabot Nanogel aerogel product. Its performance in thae areas of light transmission, acoustic and thermal insulation really impressed the judges. It is not many products that can claim both beauty and help
meet Part L.,” said Nicholson.
Nanogel aerogel is a revolutionary and exciting new translucent insulation material that can keep the warmth in (or out) when used within glazing systems. Feather-light and translucent, Nanogel particles were developed by Cabot using its patented surface modification and fine particle manufacturing technology.
Nanogel aerogels are made up of tiny particles containing networks of small pores that prevent the flow of air to allow high thermal insulation values and amazing light transmission. These factors help improve the internal environment by offering better heat insulation, sound insulation and light diffusion than other existing insulation materials currently on the market. These benefits can also allow new design solutions for architects where maximum natural daylight levels and energy efficiency are required.
Aerogels were originally developed for the space industry, and have just recently become commercially available. Nanogel aerogels consist of 97% air and weighs only 90g per litre. Nanogel also permanently repels water so it is moisture and mildew resistant.
Nanogel aerogels are manufactured exclusively by Cabot in its manufacturing facility in Frankfurt, Germany.
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Cabot Corporation
Cabot Corporation (www.cabot-corp.com) is a $1.8BN global specialty chemical and materials company headquartered in Boston, MA. Cabot's major products are carbon black, fumed silica, inkjet colorants, capacitor materials, and cesium formate drilling fluids. Cabot is also a leader in the production of fine, structured, sub-micron particles, comprising carbon, metals and metal oxides developed to enhance the performance of a variety of products, including rubber, adhesives, inks, microelectronics, and plastics. Cabot operates 44 manufacturing plants located in 23 countries around the world.
Nanogel is a registered trademark of Cabot Corporation.
Lexan is a trademark of General Electric Company.
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Manufactured exclusively by Cabot through its patented process, Nanogel translucent aerogel is a highly light transmissive, lightweight, nanoporous material, and is permanently hydrophobic, making it both moisture and mildew resistant. Cabot’s continuous aerogel manufacturing process based on a new technology route, is housed in the first commercial plant in Frankfurt, Germany.
Groundbreaking Nanogel® translucent aerogel insulation material has received the 2004 100% Detail RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) Journal Innovation Award. The award recognizes Cabot’s innovative technology for producing the translucent Aerogel material that provides “the best translucent insulation for glazing in the world.” The RIBA Journal is the official magazine of the Royal Institute of British Architects.
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