A Review of Sustainable Bio-Based Insulation Materials for Energy-Efficient Buildings |
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| Authors: | Pradeep Raja Vignesh Murugan Sindhu Ravichandran Laxmidhar Behera Rhoda Afriyie Mensah Satthiyaraju Mani AnanthaKumar Kasi Karthik Babu Nilagiri Balasubramanian Gabriel Sas Henri Vahabi Oisik Das |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, 620015 India;2. Department of Civil Engineering, Oriental University, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, 453555 India;3. Department of Civil Engineering, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Salem – Kochi Hwy, Eachanari, Tamil Nadu, 641021 India;4. Department of Civil Engineering, Centurion University of Technology and Management, Odisha, 761211 India;5. Department of Civil, Environmental, and Natural Resources Engineering, Division of Structural and Fire Engineering, Luleå University of Technology, Luleå, 97187 Sweden;6. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kathir College of Engineering, Neelambur, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, 641062 India;7. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Karpagam College of Engineering, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, 641032 India;8. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Assam Energy Institute, A Centre of RGIPT, Sivasagar, Assam, 785640 India;9. University of Lorraine, Centrale Supélec, Laboratoire MOPS E.A. 4423, Metz, F-57070 France |
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| Abstract: | The surge towards a sustainable future in the construction industry requires the use of bio-based insulation materials as an alternative to conventional ones for improving energy efficiency in structures. In this article, the features of bio-based insulation materials, including their thermal conductivities, moisture buffering value, fire performance, and life cycle evaluations are examined. It is clear from the review that pre- and post-treatment of the bio-based materials used for insulation materials optimize their properties. The life cycle analysis reveals a significant reduction in global warming potential (GWP) compared to conventional foams. In addition, it is envisaged that producing bio-based insulation materials on a larger scale will further decrease the net GWP. The article, therefore, proposes the implementation of policies that will promote the commercialization of bio-based insulation materials. |
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| Keywords: | construction degradable materials fire reactions insulation renewable sources |
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