On August 13, BASF announced that the energy-saving residential solution jointly developed by the US Energy Building Project and the New Jersey Institute of Technology has been released. The specific implementation content of the project is to incorporate BASF's graphite polystyrene composite rigid foam insulation material into the existing residential renovation project.
The project will first test and verify the performance of this new material in the New York area. The specific method is to install this composite material named Neopor under the exterior wall to improve the insulation and weather resistance of the residence. The typical residential renovation cycle is 25 years, and the project will be provided as an alternative to owners who intend to save energy. According to BASF's North American Neopor project, the graphite in the polymer matrix can reflect and absorb heat energy and increase the thermal resistance of the material, which can improve energy efficiency. The partner New Jersey Institute of Technology will train installation contractors, including energy modelling, and test and evaluate the effects of building improvements.
About graphite reinforced polystyrene
By embedding graphite particles, this gray-looking rigid insulating material can reflect heat radiation like a mirror, reducing heat loss. Rigid foam can be used in scenarios such as hollow walls, continuous insulation, and precast concrete.