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17-25 October 2026

Hybrid Insulation: Silica aerogel meets biobased materials in this new generation of insulating material

Hosted by Florent Gauvin
This project is part of
Future by Design

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Free access

Accessibility

Toilets available
Partially wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair friendly toilet available

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This hybrid insulation combines silica aerogel—an ultra-efficient but brittle material—with a bio-based binder of Xantham Gum, Glycerol, and cellulose. The result is a sustainable, 3D-printable material that merges high performance with flexibility for building applications.

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By

Florent Gauvin

Hosted by

Eindhoven University of Technology
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