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 on silica aerogel-based materials for acoustic applications
Silica aerogels are popular in terms of production volume and real-world applications.
Although the current market growth rate is driven exclusively by thermal insulation, aerogels …
Although the current market growth rate is driven exclusively by thermal insulation, aerogels …
Insulation materials for the building sector: A review and comparative analysis
S Schiavoni, F Bianchi, F Asdrubali - Renewable and Sustainable …, 2016 - Elsevier
The energy consumption of a building is strongly dependent on the characteristics of its
envelope. The thermal performance of external walls represents a key factor to increase the …
envelope. The thermal performance of external walls represents a key factor to increase the …
Sound absorption properties of natural fibers: A review
In recent years, in an attempt to substitute the conventional synthetic sound absorption
material, natural fibers and their sound absorption properties have been increasingly …
material, natural fibers and their sound absorption properties have been increasingly …
[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 …
Potential use of recycled plastic and rubber aggregate in cementitious materials for sustainable construction: A review
The increased awareness of the environment has contributed to concerns regarding our
indiscriminate disposal of plastic and rubber wastes that cause landfill problems. During the …
indiscriminate disposal of plastic and rubber wastes that cause landfill problems. During the …
Functions and impacts of plastic/rubber wastes as eco-friendly aggregate in concrete–A review
About 6.5 billion tons of discarded plastic and rubber wastes are generated every year
globally, and the disposal of these wastes poses a great threat to the environment due to …
globally, and the disposal of these wastes poses a great threat to the environment due to …
Acoustic characterization of natural fibers for sound absorption applications
U Berardi, G Iannace - Building and Environment, 2015 - Elsevier
Natural materials are becoming a valid alternative to traditional synthetic ones for sound
absorption treatments. In particular, in recent years, natural fibers have been considered …
absorption treatments. In particular, in recent years, natural fibers have been considered …
Life cycle assessment (LCA) and life cycle energy analysis (LCEA) of buildings and the building sector: A review
This review summarizes and organizes the literature on life cycle assessment (LCA), life
cycle energy analysis (LCEA) and life cycle cost analysis (LCCA) studies carried out for …
cycle energy analysis (LCEA) and life cycle cost analysis (LCCA) studies carried out for …
Environmentally-friendly thermal and acoustic insulation materials from recycled textiles
Continuing increase in energy consumption and environmental pollution are some of the
main challenges of the 21st century. One of the approaches to overcome these challenges is …
main challenges of the 21st century. One of the approaches to overcome these challenges is …