Review of lightweight cellular concrete: Towards low-carbon, high-performance and sustainable development
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 …
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
In recent years, energy conservation became a strategic goal to preserve the environment,
foster sustainability, and preserve valuable natural resources. The building sector is …
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 …
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
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 …
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
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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
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 …
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 …
recyclable and renewable, locally available, and eco-friendly. Sheep wool, composed of …