Review of lightweight cellular concrete: Towards low-carbon, high-performance and sustainable development

M Lei, Z Liu, F Wang - Construction and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
With the continuous intensification of global climate issues, the innovation and replacement
of wall materials as an important component of the construction industry is imperative …

[HTML][HTML] A Comprehensive Review and Recent Trends in Thermal Insulation Materials for Energy Conservation in Buildings

A Ali, A Issa, A Elshaer - Sustainability, 2024 - mdpi.com
In recent years, energy conservation became a strategic goal to preserve the environment,
foster sustainability, and preserve valuable natural resources. The building sector is …

Thermal insulation and mechanical characteristics of cement mortar reinforced with mineral wool and rice straw fibers

PO Awoyera, AD Akinrinade… - Journal of Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
Building insulation is an essential requirement for buildings located in areas of varying
temperature conditions. However, the conventional building insulation techniques accrue …

Effect of waste glass powder and liquid glass on the Physico-Chemistry of Aluminum-Based Ultra-Lightweight concrete

E Serelis, V Vaitkevicius - Construction and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
The research aims to utilize waste glass powder in aluminum-based ultra-lightweight
concrete (ULWC). It is a cheaper alternative to autoclaved aerated concrete. The study …

Composting of recovered rock wool from hydroponics for the production of soil amendment

D Istenič, F Prosenc, N Zupanc, M Turel… - … Science and Pollution …, 2024 - Springer
Due to its fibrous structure and high water holding capacity, rock mineral wool (RMW) has
boosted the development of hydroponics. Consequently, the amount of waste RMW has also …

[HTML][HTML] A comparative life cycle assessment of two desiccant wheel dehumidifiers for industrial applications

A Ortis, D Khatiwada - Energy Conversion and Management, 2023 - Elsevier
Desiccant wheel dehumidification technology is essential within industrial applications to
maintain indoor humidity levels and provide low dew points. While the need for desiccant …

Experimental survey of the sound absorption performance of natural fibres in comparison with conventional insulating materials

V Gumanová, L Sobotová, T Dzuro, M Badida… - Sustainability, 2022 - mdpi.com
The purpose of this research is to investigate the acoustic properties of natural fibres and
compare them with the values achieved by common insulation materials used in the …

Guar-based aerogels with oriented lamellar structure and lightweight properties for flame-retardant and thermal insulation

J Sun, J Guo, Y Li, F Guan, Y Zhang, Z Li - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
In this study, a multi-functional guar gum aerogel with the oriented lamellar structure, which
introduced sodium silicate (Na 2 O· nSiO 2) and phytic acid (PA) as thermal insulation …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of mineral wool waste in alkali activated-artificial aggregates for high-temperature applications

KM Klima, Y Luo, HJH Brouwers, Q Yu - Construction and Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
In this study, an alternative utilization route for Mineral Wool Waste (MWW) as a solid
precursor for artificial aggregate manufacturing is proposed. The process parameters …

An integrated approach to using sheep wool as a fibrous material for enhancing strength and transport properties of concrete composites

R Alyousef, H Mohammadhosseini, AAK Ebid… - Materials, 2022 - mdpi.com
An important goal to achieve sustainable development is to use raw materials that are easily
recyclable and renewable, locally available, and eco-friendly. Sheep wool, composed of …