Salient parameters affecting the performance of foamed geopolymers as sustainable insulating materials

DM Degefu, Z Liao, U Berardi, H Doan - Construction and Building …, 2021 - Elsevier
The carbon footprint of buildings is mainly attributed to the embodied carbon of building
materials and their hygrothermal performance. In recent years, the search for materials with …

Characterization of sheep wool as a sustainable material for acoustic applications

R Del Rey, A Uris, J Alba, P Candelas - Materials, 2017 - mdpi.com
In recent years, natural materials are becoming a valid alternative to traditional sound
absorbers due to reduced production costs and environmental protection. This paper reports …

Effect of cellulose fibre based insulation on thermal performance of buildings

RK Pal, P Goyal, S Sehgal - Materials today: proceedings, 2021 - Elsevier
Cellulose fibre based insulation can be employed to maintain comfortable indoor conditions
inside buildings and to improve energy efficiency. The huge energy consumption for space …

Research on Thermal Insulation Performance and Impact on Indoor Air Quality of Cellulose-Based Thermal Insulation Materials

C Petcu, A Hegyi, V Stoian, CS Dragomir, AA Ciobanu… - Materials, 2023 - mdpi.com
Worldwide, the need for thermal insulation materials used to increase the energy
performance of buildings and ensure indoor thermal comfort is constantly growing. There …

Moisture and wetting properties of thermal insulation materials based on hemp fiber, cellulose and mineral wool in a loose state

P Kosiński, P Brzyski, B Duliasz - Journal of Natural Fibers, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
The paper presents the results of research concerning three fiber materials–hemp fiber,
cellulose fiber and mineral wool as a loose-fill thermal insulation materials. It focused on the …

Humidity control effect of vapor‐permeable walls employing hygroscopic insulation material

H Lee, A Ozaki, M Lee, T Yamamoto - Indoor Air, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Airtight construction and high‐performance thermal insulation materials are commonly
considered important building features to enhance indoor thermal comfort while reducing …

Linking energy efficiency and waste recovery to improve housing insulation and tackle energy poverty in south-central Chile

A Schueftan, C Buchner, N Rüther, S García - Construction and Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
Given the environmental impact of the construction industry, sustainable solutions are
increasingly needed to minimize the life cycle impacts of buildings by means of reusing …

[HTML][HTML] Thermal Insulation of Agricultural Buildings Using Different Biomass Materials

KE Mazur, WJ Wardal, J Barwicki, M Tseyko - Energies, 2025 - mdpi.com
The main goal of the article is to present the effectiveness of biomass as a thermal insulator
and estimate the global potential for using biomass, considering the perspective of …

Cellulose, Rice Husk and Polyvinyl Acetate-Based Composite: Flame Retardancy and Fungi Growth Experimental Study

S González-Serrud, N Marín-Calvo - 2024 - preprints.org
Within the context of sustainable material development for the construction sector, this study
explores the viability of panels composed of recycled newspaper-derived cellulose (9%) …

Valorization of insulation cellulose waste as solid biomass fuel

S Espuelas, S Marcelino-Sádaba, JM Del Castillo… - Applied Sciences, 2021 - mdpi.com
This paper investigates the ability of insulation cellulose fiber powder (CFP) to be pelletized
for its valorization as biomass fuel. CFP is a waste originating from insulation cellulose …