An Impact of Moisture on Thermal State of Flax and Hemp Shives Thermal Insulations
Abstract Plant-based materials exhibit different moisture absorption properties than synthetic materials. In the case of synthetic fibrous insulation, the effect…
thermal conductivity
Compressive Strength, Thermal Conductivity, Vapor Permeability and Specific Heat of Hemp-Lime Composites Varying in Density for Wall, Roof and Floor Applications
Abstract Hemp-lime composites, characterized by pro-environmental features, offer an interesting alternative to traditional building materials. The properties of these materials…
Effect of Hemp Shive Granulometry on the Thermal Conductivity of Hemp–Lime Composites
Abstract This study investigates the effect of hemp shive granulometry on the thermal conductivity and microstructure of hemp–lime composites. Three…
Hemp Concrete with Mineral Additives as a Durable and Fire-Resistant Material in Green Construction
Abstract In this work, to enhance the compressive strength and evaluate the fire resistance of hemp concrete, we incorporated mineral…
Evaluating the Thermal Conductivity of Hemp-Based Insulation
Abstract This study evaluates the thermal conductivity of hemp-based insulation materials, focusing on loose bulk mixtures of hemp fibre and…
Insight into the Use of Brewers’ Spent Grain as a Low-Carbon Aggregate in Building Materials
Abstract This study investigates the use of Brewers’ Spent Grains (BSGs) as a sustainable biocomposite building materials, using cornstarch as…
Thermal Conductivity in Concrete Samples with Natural and Synthetic Fibers
Abstract One crucial property of concrete, particularly in construction, is its thermal conductivity, which impacts heat transfer through conduction. For…
Experimental Analysis of Moisture-Dependent Thermal Conductivity, and Hygric Properties of Novel Hemp–shive Insulations with Numerical Assessment of Their In-Built Hygrothermal and Energy Performance
Abstract The use of lime as a binder in hemp–lime considerably increases the drying time of hemp–lime after casting. Furthermore,…
Development of High Strength Particleboards from Hemp Shives and Corn Starch
Abstract In the current study, high-strength boards for the construction industry were developed from renewable natural resources, fibrous hemp shives,…
Thermal and Sound Characterization of a New Biocomposite Material
Abstract Bio-based composites are increasingly used. One of the most frequently used materials is hemp shives, which is agricultural waste.…