“Growing demand for energy-efficient insulation materials”
- One prominent trend in the advancement of energy-efficient insulation materials is the rising emphasis on thermal insulation in construction and refrigeration to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions, which is significantly boosting demand for sustainable, high-performance insulating solutions
- Energy-efficient insulation materials provide essential benefits such as reducing heat transfer, improving indoor thermal comfort, lowering HVAC loads, and cutting operational energy costs, making them critical for achieving green building certifications and meeting regulatory energy-efficiency standards
- For instance, BASF’s Neopor graphite-enhanced expanded polystyrene (EPS) offers up to 20% better thermal insulation than conventional EPS by reflecting heat radiation within the foam, thereby reducing building energy demand while allowing thinner insulation layers. Neopor has been widely adopted in passive house and zero-energy building projects across Europe
- The widespread integration of advanced insulation materials in construction and refrigeration contributes to lower energy bills, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and enhanced building envelope performance, aligning with international sustainability goals and driving compliance with building codes such as LEED, BREEAM, and Energy Star
- These developments are transforming energy management practices in the built environment, spurring innovation in material science, promoting circular economy principles through recyclable and low-impact materials, and supporting the global transition toward net-zero carbon buildings
