Comparative Analysis of Carbon Reduction Between Ceramic Gel Insulation and Traditional Thermal Insulation Materials

Against the backdrop of global efforts to address climate change and systemic change, energy conservation and emission reduction in the construction industry are of paramount importance. This study focuses on comparing ceramic gel insulation materials with traditional building insulation materials across multiple dimensions: material production, construction processes, usage phases, and the entire lifecycle. The results reveal that producing 10 million square meters of ceramic gel insulation materials reduces aggregate energy consumption by approximately 70%, and lowers carbon emissions by about 1.1910 kg compared to producing the equivalent amount of traditional insulation mortar. During construction, the application time is shortened by approximately 70%, significantly reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions. In the usage phase, this material reduces energy loss by 30%. Over the entire lifecycle, the energy efficiency of ceramic gel insulation materials can be improved by 10-30%, and their overall carbon emissions are much lower than those of traditional building insulation materials. The findings of this study provide a scientific basis for the construction industry when selecting low-carbon insulation materials, promoting the industry's green and sustainable development.