Thermal performance can change significantly once aerogel is combined with binders, additives, fibres and other formulation components. Aerogel loading, surface chemistry, wetting, dispersion, rheology, binder interaction and moisture exposure can all influence whether the finished coating or composite delivers the expected insulation performance.
This advanced expert-led training focuses on the practical formulation, processing and performance decisions involved in developing silica-aerogel-based thermal-insulation coatings and composites.
The training focuses on the complete development pathway:
Aerogel Selection → Binder Compatibility → Dispersion → Processing → Thermal Performance → Durability
What Problems Does This Training Solve?
Selecting the right aerogel grade for coating and composite applications
Incorporating hydrophobic aerogel into practical formulation systems
Managing poor wetting, agglomeration and rapid viscosity build
Balancing high aerogel loading with adhesion and mechanical strength
Minimizing binder penetration and loss of thermal performance
Preventing cracking, weak films and poor durability
Troubleshooting unexpectedly high thermal conductivity in finished systems
Why Attend?
Participants will learn how to:
Select aerogel grades based on formulation and application requirements
Choose binder systems that balance insulation and mechanical performance
Improve aerogel wetting, dispersion and processing
Preserve pore structure and reduce loss of thermal efficiency
Control rheology and film formation at higher aerogel loading
Improve moisture resistance and long-term durability
Diagnose formulation and processing problems more systematically
Who Should Attend?
This advanced training is particularly relevant for:
Paint and coating formulators
Thermal-insulation and composite-material R&D teams
Silica, aerogel and specialty-material suppliers
Polymer and binder formulation scientists
Building, industrial-insulation and transportation material developers
Battery and thermal-management materials teams
Application, process and technical-service professionals
Training Outline
Silica aerogel selection and the properties that control formulation behaviour
Binder compatibility, aerogel loading and formulation architecture
Wetting, dispersion, rheology and processing control
Preserving porosity while achieving adhesion and mechanical integrity
Thermal performance, moisture resistance and durability
Aerogel composite design and practical application strategies
Troubleshooting and case studies
Expert Q&A Session
Develop more effective silica aerogel thermal-insulation coatings and composites through better formulation, processing and performance control. Register Now.
