在工业窑炉、航天航空、新能源电池等高端领域，高温隔热材料的性能往往决定着整个系统的能效与安全。长期以来，高端隔热材料技术被国外垄断，成 为制约我国相关产业发展的瓶颈之一。而这一局面正被一家成立仅一年的初创企业打破。 日前，苏州埃尔默科技有限公司宣布完成数千万元天使轮融资，本轮融资由纳川资本领投，陕西金控、吴中金控、苏州太旺等机构跟投。据悉，资金将主 要用于产品研发及扩大产能。 1 顶尖团队引领技术转化 埃尔默科技成立于2024年8月，是哈尔滨工业大学技术成果转化的重要实践。公司核心技术源自哈工大土木工程学院徐翔教授团队，并组建了涵盖千人专 家、国家级青年人才、博士的研发团队。 徐翔教授作为哈工大长聘拔尖教授、博士生导师，长期从事陶瓷气凝胶超隔热材料研究。团队在这一领域拥有深厚积累，为埃尔默的技术创新提供了坚实 基础。 在哈工大苏州研究院的孵化与平台支撑下，埃尔默成功实现了学术成果到规模生产、实验室技术到产业应用的双重突破。这种"高校研发+产业孵化+资本 助力"的模式，成为高校科技成果转化的典范。 然而，"力热互斥"是超隔热材料的共性难题。简单来说，承力强度要求材料内部有细密坚固的骨架结构，但隔热效果依赖材料内 ...

文 | 张冰冰 编辑 | 阿至 36氪获悉，苏州埃尔默科技有限公司（以下简称「埃尔默」）近日宣布完成数千万元天使轮融资，投资方为纳川资本、陕西金控、吴中金控、苏州太旺， 资金将主要用于产品研发及扩大产能。 「埃尔默」成立于2024年8月，依托哈尔滨工业大学进行成果转化，主要产品为新型柔性纳米陶瓷纤维超隔热材料，在隔热性、热稳性、柔韧性及轻质性 等方面具有优势，可应用于高温窑炉、新能源电池、航天航空等领域。 「埃尔默」核心技术源于哈尔滨工业大学徐翔教授团队，组建了涵盖千人专家、国家级青年人才、博士的研发团队，产品体系自主创新研发，拥有完整的 自主知识产权，打破了超隔热材料的国际进口封锁。在热工装备领域，已与头部企业签订千万级意向订单。 一、突破力热互斥难题，提升超隔热材料综合性能 超隔热材料是指在极端温度环境下仍能实现极高效隔热性能的一类先进材料，其核心是在超高温（1000°C以上）、超低温或存在剧烈热冲击的条件下， 最大限度地阻止热量传递，从而保护关键部件或系统。 力热互斥是超隔热材料的共性难题，简单来说，承力强度要求材料内部有细密坚固的骨架结构，但隔热效果依赖材料内部大量的纳米级空隙，两者很难同 时满足。表 ...

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news is that Zhite New Materials has successfully developed a new type of "thin phase change high-temperature thermal insulation and flame retardant material" that can withstand extreme temperatures, marking a significant breakthrough in high-temperature protection technology [1][2][3] - The new material can maintain a suitable temperature environment for nearly one hour in flames ranging from 800 to 3000℃, significantly enhancing protective performance and promising substantial industrial transformation in the high-temperature protection field [1][2] - The material's heat absorption density has surpassed 3600 J/g, achieving 3 to 12 times the efficiency of traditional materials, addressing the long-standing conflict between material thickness and protection duration [1][2] Group 2 - Zhite New Materials is a leading company in the domestic aluminum formwork industry, and the introduction of the new material is expected to replace traditional insulation solutions such as thermal insulation coatings and aerogels [2] - In the construction sector, the new material's theoretical performance significantly exceeds national standards, with a 2.5 cm layer maintaining a back temperature below 80℃ in a simulated 900℃ fire scenario, while the national standard allows a maximum of 140℃ [2] - The material has demonstrated excellent performance in three key areas: battery thermal runaway protection, extreme high-temperature insulation, and basic physical properties, indicating a strong foundation for industry validation and commercialization [3]

Core Viewpoint - Insulation materials play a crucial role in achieving energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions, aligning with the "dual carbon" goals of the country [2][11]. Group 1: Types of Insulation Materials - Insulation materials can be categorized into four main types: organic insulation materials, inorganic insulation materials, new materials, and composite materials [18][25]. - Organic insulation materials are characterized by their porous structure and low density, making them widely applicable in construction and industrial fields [18][22]. - Inorganic insulation materials feature high porosity and nano-scale pore structures, effectively reducing heat conduction [22]. - New materials focus on optimizing performance through thermal conduction path regulation, radiation suppression, and structural stability [25]. - Composite materials combine two or more materials to enhance overall performance [26]. Group 2: Market Opportunities - The market for insulation materials is projected to exceed hundreds of billions, with new insulation materials rapidly penetrating various sectors [4][32]. - In the power battery sector, the demand for thermal management and flame-retardant insulation materials is expected to surpass 90 million square meters by 2025, corresponding to a market size of approximately 6.3 billion yuan [4][49]. - The building energy-saving market is anticipated to reach 248.5 billion yuan by 2025, with a year-on-year growth of 13.8% [63]. - The oil and gas pipeline insulation materials market is projected to reach 10.96 billion yuan by 2025 [4]. Group 3: Innovations in Insulation Materials - The emergence of super insulation materials, such as aerogels, presents significant industrialization prospects [5]. - Super insulation materials have a thermal conductivity coefficient lower than that of "still air," with room temperature thermal conductivity typically below 0.04 W·m⁻¹·K⁻¹ [5]. - Companies like Zhite New Materials are leveraging AI for material research and development, significantly enhancing performance while reducing costs [5]. Group 4: Specific Applications - In the power battery sector, the use of aerogel insulation materials is expected to grow due to the increasing sales of new energy vehicles and the rising proportion of high-nickel batteries [4][50]. - In the construction sector, insulation materials are crucial for reducing heat loss, with external wall insulation being a primary focus [55][58]. - The oil and gas industry utilizes insulation materials to effectively protect against heat loss during transportation [4][32].

Core Viewpoint - Insulation materials play a crucial role in achieving China's "dual carbon" goals by significantly reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions through effective thermal management in various applications [1][9]. Group 1: Types of Insulation Materials - Insulation materials can be categorized into four main types: organic insulation materials, inorganic insulation materials, new materials, and composite materials [1][14]. - Organic insulation materials are characterized by their porous structure and low density, making them widely applicable in construction and industrial fields, although they often require modification to enhance high-temperature performance [1][16]. - Inorganic insulation materials feature high porosity and nano-scale pore structures, effectively reducing thermal conduction [1][20]. - New materials focus on optimizing thermal conduction pathways, radiation suppression, and structural stability to lower overall thermal conductivity [1][23]. - Composite materials combine two or more materials to enhance overall performance [1][24]. Group 2: Market Opportunities - The market for insulation materials is projected to exceed 1 trillion yuan, with new insulation materials rapidly penetrating various sectors [2][30]. - In the power battery sector, the demand for thermal management and flame-retardant insulation materials is expected to surpass 90 million square meters by 2025, corresponding to a market size of approximately 6.3 billion yuan [2][47]. - The building insulation market is anticipated to reach 248.5 billion yuan by 2025, with a year-on-year growth of 13.8%, and is expected to grow to 423.3 billion yuan by 2031 [2][61]. - The oil and gas pipeline insulation materials market is projected to reach 10.96 billion yuan by 2025, driven by the expansion of the national oil and gas pipeline network [2][3]. Group 3: Innovations in Insulation Materials - The emergence of super insulation materials, such as aerogels, presents significant industrialization prospects, with companies like Zhite New Materials collaborating with research institutions to develop advanced insulation solutions [3][30]. - Super insulation materials have thermal conductivity coefficients lower than that of "still air," with room temperature thermal conductivity typically below 0.04 W·m⁻¹·K⁻¹, offering performance improvements over traditional materials [3][30]. - The integration of AI and robotics in the development of new materials has accelerated the research and production of super insulation materials, significantly reducing costs while enhancing performance [3][30].