Microstructural design and thermal characterization of composite diatomite-vermiculite paraffin-based form-stable PCM for cementitious mortars
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.117167
Abstract: Abstract The thermal performance of cementitious mortars can be improved with the use of form-stable phase change materials (PCMs) consisting of a solid-liquid paraffin mix impregnating diatomite in a diatomite-vermiculite mineral system. The present study… read more here.
Keywords: paraffin; cementitious mortars; diatomite vermiculite; cement ... See more keywords
Properties of cementitious mortars reinforced with natural fibers
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DOI: 10.1080/01694243.2017.1290572
Abstract: Abstract The purpose of this study is firstly to investigate the effect of various treatments on the chemical and morphological properties of the fibers of two xerophyte plants (Doum ‘Chamaerops humilis’ and Diss ‘Ampelodesmos mauritanicus’),… read more here.
Keywords: reinforced natural; properties cementitious; mortars reinforced; cementitious mortars ... See more keywords
Smart Materials: Cementitious Mortars and PCM Mechanical and Thermal Characterization
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DOI: 10.3390/ma14154163
Abstract: Climate change (CC) is predominantly connected to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the construction sector. It is clear how it is necessary to rethink construction materials in order to reduce GHG emissions. Among the various… read more here.
Keywords: mechanical thermal; cementitious mortars; mortars pcm; performance ... See more keywords