December 15, 2003—A new multi-wall sheet filled with Nanogel Translucent aerogel, a lightweight, nanoporous insulation material, promises to deliver increased thermal insulation and light transmission levels between two and four times higher than alternative products currently available in the marketplace, when properly installed, says Nanogel developer Cabot Corporation. The multi-wall sheet, Lexan Thermoclear, will be jointly marketed by both companies.
Lexan Thermoclear sheet, produced by GE Structured Products, is an impact-resistant, energy-saving, multi-wall polycarbonate glazing material featuring a surface treatment that resists the degrading effects of UV light. A Nanogel-filled Lexan Thermoclear sheet is expected to be a strong panel suited for building features such as translucent roofing or wall elements, that offers light diffusion and thermal insulating properties.
The product is expected to give architects greater design freedom and to bring a wide range of benefits to building applications, including:
- The use of larger panels for significantly improved light diffusion, without shadows and without the need for sunshades.
- Reduced energy costs due to significantly improved thermal insulation.
- Improved comfort due to better sound dampening.
- Superior aesthetic effects when viewed from either the exterior or interior of a building.
For more information about Nanogel visit Cabot. For more information about Lexan visit GE Plastics.
