A comparative embodied energy analysis of a house with recycled expanded polystyrene (EPS) based foam concrete wall panels
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2016.11.044
Abstract: Abstract The building industry has consumed a vast amount of natural resources and also been responsible for a significant energy usage. This is expected to increase further with economic development where more people will need… read more here.
Keywords: energy; recycled expanded; foam concrete; polystyrene eps ... See more keywords
Sustainable atmospheric fog water generator through superhydrophobic electrospun nanocomposite fibers of recycled expanded polystyrene foams
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DOI: 10.1016/j.surfin.2021.101169
Abstract: Abstract In recent years, the production of disposable plastic products is increasing day by day and resulting in global growing concern that it poses to the environment. Microorganisms hardly resolve these types of plastic wastes;… read more here.
Keywords: expanded polystyrene; fog water; water; recycled expanded ... See more keywords
Plastic/Natural Fiber Composite Based on Recycled Expanded Polystyrene Foam Waste
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DOI: 10.3390/polym14112241
Abstract: A novel reinforced recycled expanded polystyrene (r-EPS) foam/natural fiber composite was successfully developed. EPS was recycled by means of the dissolution method using an accessible commercial mixed organic solvent, while natural fibers, i.e., coconut husk… read more here.
Keywords: fiber composite; natural fiber; expanded polystyrene; fiber ... See more keywords