A review of natural bio-based insulation materials
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Resumo: | Within the context of climate change and the environmental impact of the building industry, insulation materials contribute to improving the thermal performance of buildings, thus reducing energy demand and carbon emissions during the operation phase. Although most of them are responsible for significant carbon emissions during their production, bio-based insulation materials can provide good performance with low carbon emissions. This paper aims to investigate natural insulation materials’ properties and environmental impacts through a literature review. Due to the growing importance of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) on specification requirements, many manufacturers already disclose environmental data related to their products, allowing for a comparison between thermal insulation solutions. In academic research, embodied environmental impacts are not as explored as physical properties. In addition, from the analysis of results, it is possible to conclude that the characterization of the physical properties of this type of material is normally focused on thermal conductivity. Nevertheless, most studies overlook other important parameters of these materials, such as the thermal capacity, lifetime, and environmental impacts. This is something that is necessary to overcome in future developments to allow for a comprehensive comparison between the properties of different (conventional and bio-based) insulation materials. |
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A review of natural bio-based insulation materialsBio-based insulationNatural insulation materialBuilding insulationSustainable buildingEngenharia e Tecnologia::Engenharia CivilCidades e comunidades sustentáveisProdução e consumo sustentáveisWithin the context of climate change and the environmental impact of the building industry, insulation materials contribute to improving the thermal performance of buildings, thus reducing energy demand and carbon emissions during the operation phase. Although most of them are responsible for significant carbon emissions during their production, bio-based insulation materials can provide good performance with low carbon emissions. This paper aims to investigate natural insulation materials’ properties and environmental impacts through a literature review. Due to the growing importance of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) on specification requirements, many manufacturers already disclose environmental data related to their products, allowing for a comparison between thermal insulation solutions. In academic research, embodied environmental impacts are not as explored as physical properties. In addition, from the analysis of results, it is possible to conclude that the characterization of the physical properties of this type of material is normally focused on thermal conductivity. Nevertheless, most studies overlook other important parameters of these materials, such as the thermal capacity, lifetime, and environmental impacts. This is something that is necessary to overcome in future developments to allow for a comprehensive comparison between the properties of different (conventional and bio-based) insulation materials.This work was partly financed by FCT/MCTES through national funds (PIDDAC) under the R&D Unit Institute for Sustainability and Innovation in Structural Engineering (ISISE), under ref erence UIDB/04029/2020, and under the Associate Laboratory Advanced Production and Intelligent Systems ARISE under reference LA/P/0112/2020. This research was supported by national funds through FCT (the Foundation for Science and Technology) within the scope of the doctoral Grant PRT/BD/152839/2021, attributed to the 1st author, under MIT Portugal ProgramMDPIUniversidade do MinhoCosentino, LíviaFernandes, Jorge Emanuel PereiraMateus, Ricardo2023-06-122023-06-12T00:00:00Zinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/articleapplication/pdfhttps://hdl.handle.net/1822/85643engCosentino, L.; Fernandes, J.; Mateus, R. A Review of Natural Bio-Based Insulation Materials. Energies 2023, 16, 4676. https:// doi.org/10.3390/en161246761996-107310.3390/en161246764676https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/12/4676info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessreponame:Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos)instname:Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãoinstacron:RCAAP2024-05-11T07:24:41Zoai:repositorium.sdum.uminho.pt:1822/85643Portal AgregadorONGhttps://www.rcaap.pt/oai/openairemluisa.alvim@gmail.comopendoar:71602024-05-11T07:24:41Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos) - Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãofalse |
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A review of natural bio-based insulation materials |
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A review of natural bio-based insulation materials |
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A review of natural bio-based insulation materials Cosentino, Lívia Bio-based insulation Natural insulation material Building insulation Sustainable building Engenharia e Tecnologia::Engenharia Civil Cidades e comunidades sustentáveis Produção e consumo sustentáveis |
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A review of natural bio-based insulation materials |
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A review of natural bio-based insulation materials |
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A review of natural bio-based insulation materials |
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A review of natural bio-based insulation materials |
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A review of natural bio-based insulation materials |
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Cosentino, Lívia |
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Cosentino, Lívia Fernandes, Jorge Emanuel Pereira Mateus, Ricardo |
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Fernandes, Jorge Emanuel Pereira Mateus, Ricardo |
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Universidade do Minho |
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Cosentino, Lívia Fernandes, Jorge Emanuel Pereira Mateus, Ricardo |
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Bio-based insulation Natural insulation material Building insulation Sustainable building Engenharia e Tecnologia::Engenharia Civil Cidades e comunidades sustentáveis Produção e consumo sustentáveis |
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Bio-based insulation Natural insulation material Building insulation Sustainable building Engenharia e Tecnologia::Engenharia Civil Cidades e comunidades sustentáveis Produção e consumo sustentáveis |
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Within the context of climate change and the environmental impact of the building industry, insulation materials contribute to improving the thermal performance of buildings, thus reducing energy demand and carbon emissions during the operation phase. Although most of them are responsible for significant carbon emissions during their production, bio-based insulation materials can provide good performance with low carbon emissions. This paper aims to investigate natural insulation materials’ properties and environmental impacts through a literature review. Due to the growing importance of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) on specification requirements, many manufacturers already disclose environmental data related to their products, allowing for a comparison between thermal insulation solutions. In academic research, embodied environmental impacts are not as explored as physical properties. In addition, from the analysis of results, it is possible to conclude that the characterization of the physical properties of this type of material is normally focused on thermal conductivity. Nevertheless, most studies overlook other important parameters of these materials, such as the thermal capacity, lifetime, and environmental impacts. This is something that is necessary to overcome in future developments to allow for a comprehensive comparison between the properties of different (conventional and bio-based) insulation materials. |
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Cosentino, L.; Fernandes, J.; Mateus, R. A Review of Natural Bio-Based Insulation Materials. Energies 2023, 16, 4676. https:// doi.org/10.3390/en16124676 1996-1073 10.3390/en16124676 4676 https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/12/4676 |
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