Researchers from the Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry Receive the Latvian Academy of Sciences Award for the Most Significant Scientific Achievements of 2024

We are delighted to announce that today, February 28, 2025, our researchers were honored at the Latvian Academy of Sciences’ ceremony recognizing the most significant scientific achievements of 2024. Our Polymer Laboratory, led by Academician Dr. sc. ing. Ugis Cabulis, was acknowledged for developing an advanced cryogenic insulation material, which has been successfully used for the thermal insulation of fuel tanks in the European Space Agency - ESA latest launch vehicle, Ariane6.
The construction of space rockets requires special innovations in materials science, as liquid hydrogen and oxygen, used as fuel, are stored at extremely low temperatures—down to -253°C. Under such conditions, fuel tank insulation must not only withstand cryogenic stress but also endure the dynamic loads generated during rocket launch.
The authors of this research—Academician Dr. sc. ing. Ugis Cabulis, Dr. sc. ing. Vladimirs Jakušins, Mg. chem. Laima Vēvere, and Mg. sc. ing. Beatrise Stūre-Šķēla.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our researchers and collaborators for their unwavering commitment and excellence. Together, we continue to push the boundaries of science and technology, contributing to advancements that benefit society at large.