Comparative analysis of building insulation material properties and performance

D Kumar, M Alam, PXW Zou, JG Sanjayan… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2020 - Elsevier
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 …

Life cycle cost assessment and multi-criteria decision analysis of environment-friendly building insulation materials-A review

J Zhao, S Li - Energy and Buildings, 2022 - Elsevier
The effective application of solid waste in building insulation materials is of great
significance to the global economic and social development, because energy shortages and …

Geopolymer composites reinforced with natural Fibers: A review of recent advances in processing and properties

Z Moujoud, S Sair, HA Ousaleh, I Ayouch… - … and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
The construction sector is a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions,
resource depletion, and environmental degradation. Therefore, sustainable development in …

Enhancing the properties of foam concrete 3D printing using porous aggregates

K Pasupathy, S Ramakrishnan, J Sanjayan - Cement and Concrete …, 2022 - Elsevier
The lightweight concrete (density< 1000 kg/m 3) is generally attained by introducing a large
amount of air voids into fresh concrete for making so-called foam concrete. Such foam …

Valorization of sugar beet waste as a foaming agent for metakaolin geopolymer activated with phosphoric acid

AM Rashad, M Gharieb, H Shoukry… - Construction and Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
This study is the first attempt to investigate the possibility of recycling carbonated lime
residue (CR)(a by-product from the sugar beet-making industry) as a foaming agent. For this …

Review on modern ways of insulation of reservoirs for liquid hydrogen storage

EA Yatsenko, BM Goltsman, YV Novikov… - International Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Modern ways of develo** hydrogen energy as an alternative energy source have been
established. The description of hydrogen storage methods in various systems is given: in …

Enhancing the mechanical and thermal properties of aerated geopolymer concrete using porous lightweight aggregates

K Pasupathy, S Ramakrishnan, J Sanjayan - Construction and Building …, 2020 - Elsevier
This study demonstrates the development of geopolymer foamed concrete (GFC) by
introducing a double hierarchical porous structure using premade foam and lightweight …

Pore structure, adsorption, and water absorption of expanded perlite mortar in external thermal insulation composite system during aging

H **ong, K Yuan, J Xu, M Wen - Cement and Concrete Composites, 2021 - Elsevier
Pore structure is an important factor that affects both vapor adsorption and water absorption
performances of the expanded perlite insulation mortar. This study aims to explore the …

[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 durability of alkali-activated lightweight slag mortar modified with silica fume and fly ash

AM Rashad, YA Mosleh, MM Mokhtar - Construction and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
Green building indices prioritize energy efficiency, which in turn promotes sustainable
development. One of the most energy-consuming sectors globally is the building sector …