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 …

This review article provides a comprehensive overview of fiber and nanoparticle reinforced
polymer matrix composites (PMC) for their damping and sound absorption properties. It …

Fibrous materials have been widely used in noise reduction due to the porous structures. In
this review, available studies regarding the prediction methods of acoustic absorption …

Concrete is the most common building material; therefore, when designing structures, it is
obligatory to consider all structural parameters and design characteristics such as acoustic …

The use of acoustic panels is one of the most important methods for sound insulation in
buildings. Moreover, it has become increasingly important to use green/natural origin …

It is crucial to develop thermal insulation solutions for opaque envelopes of low-energy
buildings that match the global sustainable development vision. With the popularity of low …

Due to raw material shortages and waste management concerns, composite building
materials made from industrial by-products have become a key component of tomorrow's …

In building applications, recycled waste materials are becoming promising acoustic
absorbers and thermal insulating solutions in order to reduce the environmental impact. The …

In Malaysia, the majority of household electricity (45%) is consumed by air conditioning.
Such high energy consumption is mainly caused by inefficient insulating materials with poor …

To deal with the frequent oil-spillage, various sorbents were developed, however, the poor
oil/water selectivity and expensive hydrophobic coatings limit widespread. Further, the rise …