Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Due to the significant energy consumption and carbon emissions associated with the building sector, the development of sustainable and energy-efficient construction materials is of great interest. This article presents the physicochemical properties of miscanthus, its cultivation and growth, applications in the construction domain, and the challenges and limitations posed by the chemical composition of this lignocellulosic material. Thus, the objective is to present a state of art on miscanthus, by providing a solid foundation for the elaboration of plant based thermal insulation composite material to be used in construction. It has been proved that the low thermal conductivity of miscanthus (0.05 W/(m. K)), its high porosity, lightweight and other environmental advantages (renewability and sustainability) make of it and of the miscanthus-based materials promising candidates in the building insulation industry.
Source: Journal of Building Physics
Institutions: Commissariat à l'Énergie Atomique et aux Énergies Alternatives, Laboratoire d’Innovation pour les Technologies des Énergies Nouvelles et les nanomatériaux, Institut National de l'Énergie Solaire, Institut de Thermique, Mécanique, Matériaux, Université Grenoble Alpes, Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Institut de Chimie Moléculaire de Reims
Language: English
Subfield: Building and Construction
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4416725358