Thermal mortar-based insulation solutions for historic walls: An extensive hygrothermal characterization of materials and systems

M Posani, R Veiga, VP de Freitas - Construction and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
Among thermal insulation solutions for historic walls, thermal renders and plasters appear to
be a very feasible option. Thus, this work analyses commercially available thermal mortars …

Thermo-physical and mechanical characterization of cement-based mortar incorporating spent tea

O Horma, M Charai, S El Hassani… - Journal of Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
The use of biomass waste and plant fibers as aggregates for traditional binders has proven
to be a green promising solution for reducing the overall energy consumption and carbon …

Thermal performance study of a cement-based mortar incorporating EPS beads

O Horma, M Charai, S El Hassani… - Frontiers in Built …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Recycling plastic waste has been one of the most significant challenges in the recent
decade. The reuse of one of the most produced cellular plastics (ie EPS) within a …

Improving the Thermal Insulation of Cement-Based Composites Using Tea Waste Aggregates

O Horma, M Charai, A Mezrhab - … Conference Interdisciplinarity in …, 2021 - Springer
In recent decades, energy sustainability in buildings has become a global concern due to
the fast-rising energy demand and its disastrous effects on the environment. One of the …