Welcome to
Versatile Aerogel Technology
ABOUT US
Dragonfly Advanced Materials is a leading silica aerogel manufacturer, Innovation Centre and the sole producer of silica aerogels in the UK.
Our patented technologies revolutionise the manufacturing process of silica aerogels, enabling unparalleled versatility in the use of these exciting materials. The versatility of our technologies provides a platform where we innovate and formulate for our customer needs. Through our unique ability to modify characteristics and incorporate materials to enhance functionality, we bring to customers the benefits of flexible, integrated, sustainable and competitive advanced materials. Our patented simplified processes enable more companies, in more sectors to access the full potential of next generation silica aerogels, through manufacturing (and distributed manufacturing), licensing and JV opportunities.
By enabling the widespread application of silica aerogel, we will make an enduring contribution to the fight against climate change, as we bring to the world technology to realise the wider potential of silica aerogel.
TECHNOLOGY
Aerogels
Silica aerogel, invented for NASA almost a century ago, with properties that can:
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Extend asset life
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Reduce energy consumption
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Lower carbon emissions
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Advance environmentally beneficial innovations
Aerogels
Silica aerogel, invented for NASA almost a century ago, with properties that can:
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Extend asset life
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Reduce energy consumption
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Lower carbon emissions
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Advance environmentally beneficial innovations
Challenges
Broad adoption has been limited by:
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High CapEx and OpEx manufacturing costs
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Formulation rigidity
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Environmental impact of carbon-intensive processes
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Fixed, industrial-scale production infrastructure
Challenges
Broad adoption has been limited by:
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High CapEx and OpEx manufacturing costs
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Formulation rigidity
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Environmental impact of carbon-intensive processes
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Fixed, industrial-scale production infrastructure
The benefits of Dragonfly Advanced Material's unique wet chemistry process include:
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Unparalleled versatility for aerogel utilisation, modification, functionalisation and forming
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80% lower embodied CO2 than supercritical processes
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47% lower embodied CO2 than conventional ambient processes
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Simplicity, cost-effectiveness and adaptability in its production
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As well as our core aerogel production capabilities, Dragonfly Advanced Materials also offer technology licensing arrangements to our clients, enabling modular and distributed manufacturing for maximum cost-effectiveness and minimal environmental impact.
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This project is part funded by the North East Combined Authority Investment Fund and by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and the Rural England Prosperity Fund with the North East Combined Authority as the lead authority.
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