Demands for reducing energy consumption and environmental impacts are the major driving
factors for the development of natural fiber–reinforced composites (NFRCs) in many sectors …

Building envelope insulation is crucial for an energy-efficient and comfortable indoor
environment because the envelope accounts for 50–60% of total heat gain/loss in a …

Global warming and noise pollution have emerged as the most serious environmental
problems ever to confront humanity. In recent years, the use of natural fibers as thermal …

Corn husk is generated as a by-product during the processing and collection of corn, the
second largest agricultural crop of the whole planet. The use of these by-products is …

Following the discovery of Stöber silica, the realm of morphology-controlled mesoporous
silica nanomaterials like MCM-41, SBA-15, and KCC-1 has been expanded. Due to their …

The construction sector, in modern times, is faced by a myriad of challenges primarily due to
the increase in the urban population and dwindling natural resources that facilitate the …

Building insulation is the most respected among the compatible and effective energy
conservation technologies available today, as it also reduces yearly energy costs and …

This study investigates the possibility of using agro-industrial wastes for building products,
mainly focusing on their insulation properties. A classification of bio-wastes is provided …

Silica aerogels are attractive for thermal insulation due to their low thermal conductivity and
good heat resistance performance. However, the fabrication of silica aerogels with …

In this work, the use of recycled waste paper (RWP) in weight ratios of 25%, 50%, and 75%,
with phase change material (PCM) within polyvinyl chloride (PVC) panels was investigated …