In April 2025, the aerogel-it team started the public funded project AEROLIGNOCEL together with our partners Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH), Kahnt & Tietze GmbH and va-Q-tec Thermal Solutions GmbH. AEROLIGNOCEL is funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy. Last week the partners came together TUHH to discuss results and further directions […]
Recently, the aerogel-it team concluded the BIOVIPWALL open call project within the iClimabuilt project, funded by EC Horizon Europe were they investigated ultra-thin prefab concrete sandwich elements with bioaerogel VIP insulation! The background Prefab sandwich wall elements are interesting for both new construction as well as for serial renovation of existing buildings as they can […]
Last week, the aerogel-it team came together in Hamburg to celebrate the company anniversary – already 4 years! In addition to an excellent dinner at Küchenfreunde, Nikias Thörner of BYNIK organized a photoshooting with SOS and YAROSLAVA for us. It was high time to update those team photos, since we have gotten noticeably older since […]
If you are interested in aerogels, their applications, challenges and opportunities do check out a new technology briefing on aerogels by Springwise! It gives a great overview of the state of things. You can find the briefing at Springwise here. The article includes testimonials from fellow aerogel experts:Fabian Eisenreich of Eindhoven University of TechnologyErnesto Scoppola […]
Last week Marc and Dirk of the aerogel-it team had the pleasure to visit leading Chinese aerogel and thermal barrier manufacturer IBIH Advanced Materials. IBIH celebrated their their 10th anniversary and hosted the official opening of a brand-new joint international aerogel R&D center. Also present were Hamburg University of Technology president Prof. Dr. Andreas Timm-Giel […]
Last week, Marc and Dirk represented aerogel-it at a very special occasion: The inauguration of the new “CampusLab Circular Economy” at Hamburg University of Technology. This event formed part of the 1st Annual United Nation University Hubs Meeting. The inauguration was headed by TUHH president Prof. Dr. Andreas Timm-Giel and Vice President Prof. Dr. Irina […]
After his recent success with the bioaerogel, Alberto also single-handedly produced ~1000 liters of our next-generation silica aerogel at pilot scale on our plant at TUHH. This is a another major milestone for us. We have concentrated all of our 15-20 years of aerogel experience and chemical expertise into the design of this material. Our […]
Last week, Marc supported by Eduard and me pitched aerogels for slim construction at the REALPitches of the REAL ESTATE ARENA 2025 in Hannover! Marc highlighted how aerogel superinsulation materials can help to address pressing needs of the Construction industry: Lots of exciting proptech companies pitched over the course of the event: Important topics of […]
Last week, the aerogel-it team could celebrate reaching several milestones: Alberto has single-handedly achieved production of 1000 liters of cellulose aerogel beads at pilot scale using our pilot plant at Hamburg University of Technology! Why is this important to us? 1️⃣ It is likely the largest quantity of bioaerogel ever produced. Alberto may very well […]
Recently, Marc presented our aerogel-it activities and products at the meeting for CO2-optimized construction for roads and paved surfaces (CO2-optimiertes Bauen von Verkehrsflächen & Straßen). The meeting took place at the DBU Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt Umwelt in Osnabrück. Michael Hafemann and Mark Gieseke of Gieseke Gruppe expertly moderated the event after Prof. Markus Große-Ophoff of […]
