A review of recent improvements, developments, and effects of using phase-change materials in buildings to store thermal energy

FL Rashid, MA Al-Obaidi, A Dulaimi, DMN Mahmood… - Designs, 2023‏ - mdpi.com
When it comes to guaranteeing appropriate performance for buildings in terms of energy
efficiency, the building envelope is a crucial component that must be presented. When a …

Thermophysical characteristics of cement-based mortar incorporating spent coffee grounds

M Charai, O Horma, A El Hammouti, A Mezrhab… - Materials Today …, 2022‏ - Elsevier
This work aimed to evaluate the efficacy of recycling Spent Coffee Grounds (SCGs) in
cement to prepare bio-based mortars with improved thermal insulation. Different SCGs …