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Could aerogel be used for consumer applications?

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Could aerogel be used for consumer applications?

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Yes. There are many possibilities. For example, a single window with a thickness of one inch would have the same insulation value as about 20 sheets of ordinary glass. This could result in a large reduction in heating bills and energy consumption because so much heat is lost through windows.