Comparative analysis of building insulation material properties and performance
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 …
environment because the envelope accounts for 50–60% of total heat gain/loss in a …
[HTML][HTML] A review of unconventional sustainable building insulation materials
Building insulation is commonly realized using materials obtained from petrochemicals
(mainly polystyrene) or from natural sources processed with high energy consumptions …
(mainly polystyrene) or from natural sources processed with high energy consumptions …
Agro-industrial wastes as building insulation materials: A review and challenges for Euro-Mediterranean countries
This study investigates the possibility of using agro-industrial wastes for building products,
mainly focusing on their insulation properties. A classification of bio-wastes is provided …
mainly focusing on their insulation properties. A classification of bio-wastes is provided …
The development history and prospects of biomass-based insulation materials for buildings
Thermal insulations have begun to play an increasing important role in realizing building
energy saving in the past years. Thermal insulations made of biomasses like agro-residues …
energy saving in the past years. Thermal insulations made of biomasses like agro-residues …
Textile waste as an alternative thermal insulation building material solution
The adoption of more sustainable behaviors, particularly in what concerns to the reduction of
energy consumption and the emissions of greenhouse gases, is nowadays a priority. The …
energy consumption and the emissions of greenhouse gases, is nowadays a priority. The …
Determination and review of physical and mechanical properties of raw and treated coconut fibers for their recycling in construction materials
In order to reduce the dependency on conventional materials and negative environmental
impacts, one of the main responsibilities of the construction field is to find new eco-friendly …
impacts, one of the main responsibilities of the construction field is to find new eco-friendly …
Production and characterization of hybrid briquettes from corncobs and oil palm trunk bark under a low pressure densification technique
The objective of this research was to investigate the quality of hybrid briquettes developed
from corncobs (CC) and oil palm trunk bark (OPTB) under a low-pressure densification …
from corncobs (CC) and oil palm trunk bark (OPTB) under a low-pressure densification …
Utilization of corn cob, an essential agricultural residue difficult to disposal: Composite board manufactured improved thermal performance using microencapsulated …
Among agricultural residues, corn cob (CC) is an essential residue of corn. Unlike common
agricultural residues, CC is nutrient-dense and difficult to recycle as fertilizer or feed. Its fiber …
agricultural residues, CC is nutrient-dense and difficult to recycle as fertilizer or feed. Its fiber …
Thermal and structural properties of a hemp–lime biocomposite
S Benfratello, C Capitano, G Peri, G Rizzo… - … and building materials, 2013 - Elsevier
The need to reduce greenhouse gases emission produced by the building sector leads to
the research of renewable and less impacting materials that can replace traditional ones …
the research of renewable and less impacting materials that can replace traditional ones …
Effects of operating variables on durability of fuel briquettes from rice husks and corn cobs
RI Muazu, JA Stegemann - Fuel Processing Technology, 2015 - Elsevier
Biomass densification processes increase fuel energy density for more efficient transport.
This study presents new data to show that blending different types of biomass improves the …
This study presents new data to show that blending different types of biomass improves the …