Strategic progress in foam stabilisation towards high-performance foam concrete for building sustainability: A state-of-the-art review

NP Tran, TN Nguyen, TD Ngo, PK Le, TA Le - Journal of Cleaner …, 2022 - Elsevier
Lightweight, high energy reservation and excellent functional performance are the main
benefits of cellular concrete. Its properties mainly depends on the pore characteristics …

Mechanically strengthened aerogels through multiscale, multicompositional, and multidimensional approaches: A Review

VG Parale, T Kim, H Choi, VD Phadtare… - Advanced …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
In recent decades, aerogels have attracted tremendous attention in academia and industry
as a class of lightweight and porous multifunctional nanomaterial. Despite their wide …

Integration of recycled waste paper with phase change material in building enclosure

AR Abdulmunem, NF Hussein, PM Samin… - Journal of Energy …, 2023 - Elsevier
In this work, the use of recycled waste paper (RWP) in weight ratios of 25%, 50%, and 75%,
with phase change material (PCM) within polyvinyl chloride (PVC) panels was investigated …

[HTML][HTML] Potential and challenges of recycled polymer plastics and natural waste materials for additive manufacturing

A Yousaf, A Al Rashid, R Polat, M Koç - Sustainable Materials and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Global warming and climate change have emerged as pressing issues closely associated
with human activity and the manufacturing sector, significantly contributing to climate …

[HTML][HTML] Long-term mechanical properties and durability of high-strength concrete containing high-volume local fly ash as a partial cement substitution

LS Ho, TP Huynh - Results in Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
High-volume fly ash (HVFA) is a commonly used partial substitution for cement in mortar and
concrete production. The present study was developed to examine the potential of using …

Recyclable thermally conductive poly (butylene adipate‐co‐terephthalate) composites prepared via forced infiltration

C Li, Y Han, Q Du, D Wu, J Sun, Z Wang, L Zhang - SusMat, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
With the rapid development of electronic equipment and communication technology, the
demand for polymer composites with high thermal conductivity and mechanical properties …

Chitosan/clay aerogel: Microstructural evolution, flame resistance and sound absorption

X Jiang, J Zhang, F You, C Yao, H Yang, R Chen… - Applied Clay …, 2022 - Elsevier
Different porous structures of biomass-based aerogels were regulated by adjusting the
ratios of carboxymethyl chitosan (CCS) and montmorillonite (Mt). The hierarchically porous …

Wall insulation materials in different climate zones: A review on challenges and opportunities of available alternatives

Y Dong, J Kong, S Mousavi, B Rismanchi, PS Yap - Thermo, 2023 - mdpi.com
Buildings account for nearly one-third of overall energy consumption in today's world energy
status, in which a considerable part is used for indoor conditioning. Energy efficiency …

Recent progresses in eco-friendly fabrication and applications of sustainable aerogels from various waste materials

PTT Nguyen, NHN Do, XY Goh, CJ Goh… - Waste and Biomass …, 2022 - Springer
Tons of waste from residential, commercial and manufacturing activities are generated due
to the growing population, urbanization and economic development, prompting the need for …

Review of synthetic polymer-based thermal insulation materials in construction and building

S Cai, X Deng, J Beiyuan, X Chen, D Liu, D Lv… - Journal of Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
Thermal insulation materials (TIMs) play a crucial role in reducing heat transfer, improving
energy efficiency, and reducing carbon emissions. Among the various types of TIMs …