Cosima Stubenrauch and Philipp Menold at the University of Stuttgart plus Helmut Cölfen at the University of Konstanz have filed a patent application for a recyclable, non-flammable insulating material made of mineral plastic. The insulating material can be used in building construction as well as in vehicles and housings for electronic devices.
Cosima Stubenrauch and Philipp Menold at the University of Stuttgart plus Helmut Cölfen at the University of Konstanz have filed a patent application for a recyclable, non-flammable insulating material made of mineral plastic. The insulating material can be used in building construction as well as in vehicles and housings for electronic devices. Whether thermal insulation in winter or heat protection in summer: there is an increasing demand for materials for insulation and waterproofing. Rising energy prices as well as government measures to save energy and avoid climate-damaging greenhouse gases are fueling this development. Global consumption of insulating material is expected to total up to 579 million cubic meters by 2025, with Europe alone accounting for more than 200 million cubic meters. Plastic foams such as polystyrene insulation boards are a widely used and well-insulating material. However, many plastic foams are flammable.
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