Sodium silicate solutions, also known as waterglass, have been found to have remarkable
utility in a variety of applications. The cumulative weight of evidence from 70 years of varied …

Mold growth on building materials not only affects the appearance of the buildings but also
leads to poor indoor air quality, posing risks to occupants' health. Mold prediction models …

The combined effect of pine wood waste panels resulting from the different industrial
processes to produce window frames and double glazing systems with monolithic aerogel of …

The passive contribution of indoor coatings to improve interior comfort is an eco-efficient
challenge nowadays. Gypsum is one of the more eco-efficient binders available to produce …

A novel bio-based composite, called the ESO-1, 6-hexanediamine-ADP-wood (EHAW)
composite, was created using epoxy soybean oil (ESO), 1, 6-hexanediamine, and …

Arundo donax (giant reed or giant cane) is a widely available, perennial, invasive, non-food
crop, present worldwide and employed for several uses, including building practices …

The present work investigates the feasibility of producing boards, with unconventional
materials, namely hazelnut shells as a high-mass bio-aggregate and a sodium silicate …

Indoor humidity can significantly impact our comfort and well-being, often leading to the use
of mechanical systems for its management. However, these systems can result in substantial …

This research aims to extract fibers from Washingtonia robusta petiole waste (WRP) and
characterize them to investigate their potential. WRP fibers were treated for 2 h using …

The internal structures and the hygroscopicity of bio-based boards consisting of giant reed
(Arundo donax L.) and hazelnut shells as bio-aggregates, and a sodium silicate solution as …