NanoSponge Materials for Thermal Insulation, Moisture and Gas Absorption
Overview
NAMI's NanoSponge materials are a new class of super-insulating materials.
Commercialisation opportunities
Non-exclusive licensing
Problem addressed
Current thermal insulation materials are heavy, bulky, and uncompressible. These types of materials are not functionalizable. On the other hand, commercial antimicrobial fabric treatments are not durable against multiple home laundry cycles.
Innovation
- NAMI's NanoSponge materials can be incorporated into thermal insulation coating and fibrous materials to provide excellent insulation in a thin and durable form factor, compatible with existing commodities and industrial applications.
- The tunable functionalities of the materials extend further applications in odor management and control, as well as antimicrobial treatment.
Key impact
- Insulation performance 25% better than down when incorporated into synthetic insulation materials
- Durable antimicrobial and deodorizing performance on fabric/garment at >99.9% up to 30 home laundry cycles
Application
- Thermal insulation for winter apparel
- Moisture and odor management fabric
- Antimicrobial coating on fabric, garment and other substrates
Nano and Advanced Materials Institute (NAMI)
As a Materials Expert, Nano and Advanced Materials Institute (NAMI) has a strong portfolio of innovative technologies to support and collaborate with the industry, offering frontier-applied research on advanced materials as well as technology transfer for commercialization success.
NAMI, incorporated in 2006, is designated by the Innovation and Technology Commission of the Hong Kong Government as a Research and Development Center for nanotechnology and advanced materials. NAMI undertakes and provides support for market-driven research in nanotechnology and advanced materials, and strives for commercialization of the technologies to benefit the industry and the society at large, as well as re-industrialization to promote the economic growth and sustainability of Hong Kong.
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