Improved u-factor of aerogel insulated glass units

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science awarded Aeroshield Materials Inc., a woman-owned small business, a $200,000 Project Grant under the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (CFDA 81.049). The grant, awarded on July 22, 2024, supports the company's research and development efforts to improve the U-factor of aerogel-insulated glass units, with a completion date of July 21, 2025. Aeroshield Materials Inc. is a technology-driven enterprise that specializes in developing advanced aerogel materials and technologies for energy-efficient applications, particularly ultra-clear silica aerogels designed for use in windows, glazing, and other thermal insulation applications. The company has received multiple federal grants totaling over $14.9 million from agencies like the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) and the National Science Foundation to support its work on innovative window designs and manufacturing processes for large-format aerogel sheets that can potentially save significant energy and reduce carbon emissions.