| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 100410 - Disclosure - Accrued Expenses - Schedule of Accrued Expenses (Detail) (http://www.aerogel.com/20161231/taxonomy/role/DisclosureAccruedExpensesScheduleOfAccruedExpensesDetail) |
| Table | (Implied) |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0001145986 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Accrued Liabilities Current [Abstract] | Period [Axis] | |
|---|---|---|
2016-12-31 | 2015-12-31 | |
Accrued Liabilities Current [Abstract] | ||
Employee compensation | ||
Other accrued expenses | ||
Total | 3,987,000 | 5,568,000 |