The global aerogel market size was estimated at USD 1.04 billion in 2022 and is expected to register a growth of 16.3% over the forecast period. 

In terms of properties, it offers superior thermal resistance, lightweight, very low density, fire-resistance, and excellent thermal insulation wherein it is widely used across varied applications. In accordance with the properties, aerogels are manufactured in several forms such as blankets, particles, panels, and monolith.

Aerogels can be molded into thin films or monoliths and used in thermal insulation, acoustic, thin-film coatings, vibration damping, or any place where structural foam is required in case of automotive purposes. The automotive industry is shifting from internal combustion engines (ICEs) to fully electric and automatic moving machines earlier the companies focused on one of the specified parameters in a vehicle, including efficiency, comfort, performance, or safety however, with the help of aerogels all these requirements can be clubbed together in a vehicle, thus, making them an ideal raw material for automotive use.

The U.S. holds a strong dominance in the market owing to the increased awareness among manufacturers regarding the benefits of aerogels as compared to other insulating materials. The key players are constantly working on research and development for improving the products with support from the government for funding the research. With the well-established aerospace, marine, automobiles, building and construction, performance coating, oil and natural gas industry in the U.S., the use of aerogels for these applications prevails in high volume.

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Aerogel Market Report Highlights

• Silica application segment is expected to dominate the industry in terms of value with a growth rate of 15.0% from 2022 to 2030. These gels are nanostructured materials, with high specific surface areas, increased porosity, low density, reduced dielectric constant, and excellent heat insulation properties. They are used in thermal insulation systems in aerospace applications. Silica aerogels are also used in transparent window systems, environmental clean-up and protection systems, heat storage devices, and paint thickening agents

• Supercritical drying technology of aerogels is considered the most important step during aerogel production since it enables the preservation of their three-dimensional pore structures. Supercritical drying, which is defined as the extraction of solvents from pores of aerogels using supercritical fluids, is a popular method for drying wet gels that offers unique properties such as high porosity, low density, and large surface area. The aforementioned characteristics are expected to boost the demand for supercritical drying technology

• Aerogel blanket market is valued at USD 696.7 million in 2022 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 15.2% as these offer thermal insulation in buildings as well as apparel owing to their well-suited properties required in insulation such as high-breathability, water-repellency, low-dusting & low-powdering, and light diffusion. An aerogel blanket’s profile is suitable for limited space, fragile components, and high-humidity settings on account of its thin, lightweight, and hydrophobic characteristics

• Oil & gas was the largest end-use segment in 2022, contributing to more than 62.5% market share in terms of revenue. Aerogel blankets are mostly used to improve the insulation of deep-sea pipes and oil & gas pipelines to reduce the production costs, improve pipeline compression resistance, and reduce the amount of steel used in construction. Moreover, hydrophobicity, mechanical strength, and exceptional thermal performance are additional benefits offered by aerogel insulators

• North America emerged as one of the key markets owing to the region being the top producer of aerogel as well as increasing demand from end-use industries including aerospace, building & construction, automotive, and oil & gas. The market in North America exhibits a huge growth potential in terms of application development, quality, and product innovation, whereas the demand is driven by its superior insulation and low thermal conductivity properties

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Aerogel Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global aerogel market report based on product, form, technology, end-use, and region:

Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Silica

• Polymers

• Carbon

• Others

Technology Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Supercritical Drying

• Others

Form Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Blanket

• Particle

• Panel

• Monolith

End-use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Oil & Gas

• Building & Construction

• Automotive, Aerospace & Marine

• Performance Coatings

• Others

Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• North America

o U.S.

• Europe

o Germany

o U.K.

• Asia Pacific

o China

o Japan

• Central & South America

o Brazil

• Middle East & Africa

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