ISNEC 2024 Kunming: Vacuum Insulation Keynote for Buildings, EVs and Cold-Chain
Event: 2nd International Symposium on New Energy and Environmental Concerns (ISNEC 2024) 17th July 2024
Location: Kunming, China
Role: Keynote speaker and session chair — Professor Saim Memon, CEO of Sanyou London
What was delivered?
Professor Saim Memon, CEO of Sanyou London, presented a keynote on the scope of vacuum-insulated energy-saving technologies across building construction, electric vehicles, refrigeration and transportation. The talk set out how thin, high-performance insulation reduces heat transfer where space is tight and reliability is critical—homes and public buildings; EV battery and cabin thermal control; temperature-controlled logistics and storage.
Why does it matter?
Energy losses are expensive and avoidable. Vacuum-insulation formats provide high thermal resistance at slim thickness, enabling:
- Rapid building retrofit with minimal disruption and no loss of usable space;
- Stable thermal envelopes for EV systems, supporting safety margins and duty cycles;
- Cold-chain integrity for medicines and perishables, reducing waste and operating cost;
- Lower lifetime emissions, advancing practical progress towards net-zero targets.
Which solutions were highlighted?
- Vacuum Insulated Wallpaper (VIW): ultra-thin internal wall insulation for fast, low-disruption retrofit.
- Decorative Integrated Vacuum Insulation Panel (DVIP): durable external wall insulation/external cladding with architectural finishes.
- Flexible VIP designs: adaptable panels for irregular geometries in new-build and refurbishment.
- Vacuum Insulated Bag-or-Box (VIBB): portable, reusable thermal protection for medical, pharmaceutical and temperature-sensitive logistics.
Who else contributed?
As session chair, Professor Saim Memon introduced a diverse programme featuring keynote contributions from:
- University of Sharjah, UAE
- Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Morocco
- Queensland University of Technology, Australia
The technical sessions also included research presented by leading universities in China and India, underscoring global momentum in energy efficiency and environmental performance.
What is the takeaway for industry and academia?
Industrial R&D turns ideas into deployable products. The route runs from concept to lab validation, to manufacturing and field use—tight feedback loops that lift quality, control cost and accelerate adoption. The trajectory presented by Professor Saim Memon shows how collaboration, disciplined engineering and market focus can move advanced insulation from research into everyday building and logistics practice.
Work with Sanyou London
- Spec sheets, samples and pilot projects: VIW, DVIP, flexible VIPs and VIBB.
- Partnerships: universities, developers, contractors, local suppliers and distributors seeking proven solutions for retrofit and new-build.
Contact: Visit www.sanyoulondon.com or reach Sanyou London Customer Service.
Media & speaking enquiries: Professor Saim Memon
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