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A review on recent research on bio-based building materials and their applications

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: Bio-based materials represent a promising alternative in building envelope applications, with the aim of improving in-use energy efficiency. They have the advantage of being renewable, low embodied energy and CO2neutral or negative. In addition, they are excellent thermal regulators. This paper presents an overview of the state-of-the-art of bio-based materials used in building construction and their applications. The materials outlined include hemp, wood, date palm wood, cork, alfa and straw. Through this literature study we want to get a broad overview of the current state of theoretical and experimental studies of their hygrothermal characteristics and their thermal and energy performances. The aim is not to be exhaustive but to summarise the most important research results on these materials. This is the first part of a research work that deals with the contribution to the development of a new bio-based construction material to be used in building.

Source: Materials for Renewable and Sustainable Energy

DOI: 10.1007/s40243-023-00234-7

Authors: S. Bourbia, H. Kazeoui, R. Belarbi

Institutions: University of Béjaïa, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Canadian University of Dubai, Laboratoire des Sciences de l'Ingénieur pour l'Environnement, La Rochelle Université

Language: English

Topic: Hygrothermal properties of building materials

Subfield: Building and Construction

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Affordable and clean energy, Responsible consumption and production, Climate action

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,930