Aerogel materials
Bio-based and advanced aerogel systems developed for applications where mass, insulation and acoustic performance matter.
Explore capabilityEngineered material performance
Advanced lightweight materials for thermal and acoustic performance.
Aerogel Core develops graphene-based and bio-based aerogel systems for demanding aerospace, marine and automotive applications.
OriginCreated by University of Bath engineers
Established2023
RecognitionBath Start-Up of the Year 2024
AwardTRIG 2025 CSA Award winner
Our technology platform
Designed around the engineering outcome.
We combine materials science with acoustic, thermal and application engineering to create practical solutions for challenges conventional materials struggle to address.
How our platform worksGraphene-based materials
Multifunctional material systems for thermal management, lightweight design and demanding engineering environments.
Explore capabilityAcoustic engineering
Materials, testing and design expertise focused on reducing unwanted noise and tuning performance to critical frequency ranges.
Explore capabilityApplication-led development
Material performance, tuned to the problem.
Every programme starts with a clear engineering target: thermal behaviour, acoustic response, weight, geometry or integration constraints.
- 01 Define the performance target
- 02 Design and develop the material system
- 03 Prototype, test and refine
Priority sectors
Where low weight creates high value.
Testing & services
From technical question to testable answer.
Specialist engineering support for industrial R&D, product development and research-led innovation.
Acoustic design & testing
Specialist support spanning modelling, material development, engineering design, manufacture and experimental testing.
Impedance tube testing
Measurement of sound absorption coefficients and sound transmission loss for materials and samples.
3D printing & prototyping
FDM and SLA support for rapid prototypes, functional parts and test-ready engineering components.
About Aerogel Core
About Aerogel Core
“We do not stop at research. We turn advanced materials into practical engineering opportunity.”
Established in 2023 and created by engineers from the University of Bath, Aerogel Core brings together materials science, aerospace engineering and applied technology development.
Our team supports customers from material concept through testing and prototyping, including confidential acoustic programmes for automotive organisations.
2024Bath Start-Up
of the Year
of the Year
2024South West finalist
in two categories
in two categories
2025TRIG CSA
Award winner
Award winner