Traditional building materials have some drawbacks in the construction industry, particularly
in terms of greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption. Biomaterials derived from …

Bio-based materials represent a promising alternative in building envelope applications,
with the aim of improving in-use energy efficiency. They have the advantage of being …

Laboratory tests were carried out to evaluate the feasibility of producing boards or coating
panels with good hygrothermal performance by using different agro-industrial wastes (grape …

The present study introduces a novel-composition lime plaster that contains a Super
Adsorbent BioPolymer (SABP) based on Calcium Alginate (CaAlg) for indoor applications, to …

Off-grid rural electrification programs involving renewable energy provide effective ways to
boost the availability of power in remote areas. Herein, the combination of local bio-based …

Construction projects using emerging bio-based materials have been realized over the past
ten to fifteen years within Europe. Bio-based buildings utilize properties of natural materials …

A growing awareness of the environmental impact of construction materials is leading to
development of more sustainable building products, with particular attention focussed on bio …

In this study, a novel solar water heater system is proposed. Its flat plat collector uses waste
engine oil as absorber and heat transfer fluid at the same time, and it is equipped with a …

The CO2 emissions from the cement industry and the production of waste wood chips are
increasing with the rapid growth of the construction industry. In order to develop a green …

The present work proposes a generalized method for designing moldable bio-concretes,
incorporating three types of vegetable residues (wood shaving, bamboo particles and rice …