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Newest firstMycelium-based composites (MBCs)-biomaterials made from fungal-inoculated substrates-are promising candidates to replace conventional rigid thermal insulation panels. However, many MBCs are made from hemp, a plant material that is quite difficult to source in many countries for regulation reasons, and mobilizes agricultural fields at the expense of food and feed crops. Meanwhile, many of our natural and urban ecos…
Open article record in new tab ↗The objective of this paper is to analyze the characteristics of twelve compositions based on hemp shiv and four traditional binders used in the construction industry: cement, plaster, hydrated lime and clay, with the aim of using the resulting materials as final finishing products applicable to the raw area of walls, slabs and other construction elements for walls. Comparative, cost and multi-criteria analyses we…
Open article record in new tab ↗This study evaluates the thermal conductivity of hemp-based insulation materials, focusing on loose bulk mixtures of hemp fibre and hurd. Transient Plane Source (TPS) measurements were employed to assess the thermal conductivity of these materials, with a controlled variation in the fibre-to-hurd ratio and bulk density. Samples from various suppliers, including those with different fibre diameters and hurd content…
Open article record in new tab ↗This study examines the thermal insulation capacity, mechanical performance, and high-temperature resistance of geopolymer composites reinforced with 5%, 10%, and 20% hemp fiber. This research aims to develop sustainable, high-performance construction materials with enhanced thermal efficiency and structural integrity. Thermal conductivity, compressive strength, and flexural strength tests were conducted on geopol…
Open article record in new tab ↗This study investigates the use of Brewers' Spent Grains (BSGs) as a sustainable biocomposite building materials, using cornstarch as a biopolymer binder. BSG aggregates are compared with hemp shives, a conventional aggregate known for its thermal properties. Starch is employed as a natural binder in three different formulations to further reduce the carbon footprint of the building material. Considering aggregate…
The paper presents the results of research concerning three fiber materials-mineral wool, hemp fiber and wood wool-as loose-fill thermal insulation materials. The analysis used the material parameters determined in previous works conducted by the authors, such as thermal conductivity and air permeability in relation to bulk density. These materials exhibit open porosity; thus, convection is an essential phenomenon…
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