Additional Silica Potential ?I'm Clueless but can Pyro/HPQ find a Way to Produce ?
A team of Swiss scientists has developed a new construction material that could be a game-changer thanks to its insulation abilities::
"...has found a way to reduce lighting and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) energy demands without having to increase the thickness of the insulation layer.
By using silica aerogel granules, the scientists created an aerogel glass brick, which is a translucent and thermally insulating material. Not only is it a highly attractive solution that would improve visual comfort, but it would also help save heating costs by increasing solar gains and reducing the use of artificial light.
This is the highest insulating performance of any brick found in the technical literature, let alone on the market. Additionally, it comes with the property of light transmission,”
-->> https://www.thecooldown.com/green-tech/aerogel-glass-brick-insulation-energy-saving/