Building envelope insulation is crucial for an energy-efficient and comfortable indoor
environment because the envelope accounts for 50–60% of total heat gain/loss in a …

Building insulation is commonly realized using materials obtained from petrochemicals
(mainly polystyrene) or from natural sources processed with high energy consumptions …

This study investigates the possibility of using agro-industrial wastes for building products,
mainly focusing on their insulation properties. A classification of bio-wastes is provided …

Thermal insulations have begun to play an increasing important role in realizing building
energy saving in the past years. Thermal insulations made of biomasses like agro-residues …

The adoption of more sustainable behaviors, particularly in what concerns to the reduction of
energy consumption and the emissions of greenhouse gases, is nowadays a priority. The …

Buildings significantly contribute to global environmental pollution due to consumption of
both natural and primary-energy resources as well as to emission of carbon dioxide in their …

A new thermal insulation material made from rice straw (RSTIB) was developed using high
frequency hot pressing. The goal of this study is to investigate the effect of high frequency …

Polyurethane foam is an outstanding material for various applications. It is manufactured by
propelling liquid isocyanate-polyol mixture to form foams in the presence of a blowing agent …

The need to reduce greenhouse gases emission produced by the building sector leads to
the research of renewable and less impacting materials that can replace traditional ones …

Rapid population and economic growth, excessive use of fossil fuels, and climate change
have contributed to a serious turn towards environmental management and sustainability …