Expert Market Research
The method of synthesizing silica aerogel is economical, and
the process is very versatile. Silica aerogels are best known for tremendously combining
low thermal conductivity with high optical transparency. They are transparent;
however, due to the Rayleigh scattering effect, they appear to be blue and are
hence commonly called frozen smoke or blue smoke. The high insulating
properties, low cost, abundant raw material availability, and the versatile
process of manufacturing are driving the silica-based aerogel market. Silica is
the first type of aerogel to be made commercially available. Silica aerogel
materials are particularly intriguing due to their ultra-low weight and
transparency. A visibly transparent super-insulating material is compatible for
many applications.