The carbon footprint of buildings is mainly attributed to the embodied carbon of building
materials and their hygrothermal performance. In recent years, the search for materials with …

Insulation materials in the construction industry play a crucial role in improving the thermal
performance of buildings, reducing energy demands, and reducing carbon emissions. With …

As modern buildings are getting more and more energy efficient in their operation due to
improvements in the insulation envelope and building technology, the embodied emissions …

In comparison to conventional thermal insulators, superinsulation materials (SIMs), such as
silica aerogel or vacuum insulation panels, provide a similar insulation performance at half …

In order to achieve its 2050 net-zero emissions goal, the UK government must significantly
improve the energy performance of millions of hard-to-treat homes through retrofitting …

This article explores the use of phase change materials (PCMs) derived from waste, in
energy storage systems. It emphasizes the potential of these PCMs in addressing concerns …

Studies on the factors that influence the thermal and hygric performance of aerated
geopolymers are limited. One key factor that affects their hygrothermal performance is the …

Biobased thermal insulation is of relevance as a sustainable substitute for current fossil-
based materials. In this regard, oil palm trunk (OPT), which arises in substantial quantities as …

An analytic-empirical model was developed to describe the heat transfer process in raw
straw bulks based on laboratory experiments for calculating the thermal performance of …

The aim of this study is to investigate the formaldehyde content and emissions of bark-based
insulation panels bonded with three types of adhesives: urea formaldehyde, melamine urea …