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Thermal insulating panels with local bio-produced materials

Dimitriou Georgios

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This thesis focuses on the development of thermal insulation panels using natural organic materials, aiming to promote sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions for building insulation. The main materials used for the sample production were Posidonia oceanica seagrass, wild reed Arundo Donax, and olive leaves. The binding materials included lime plaster, pozzolana, gypsum, water, and clay.The thermal properties of the produced panels were evaluated using the Hot Disk TPS 1500 device, applying the Standard Analysis and Fine Tune Analysis methods. The results showed that these panels have satisfactory thermal insulation properties, capable of competing with conventional insulation materials used in the construction industry. Additionally, mechanical tests confirmed that the panels possess sufficient strength for various building applications.The choice of these materials was based on their abundance and renewable nature, contributing to the reduction of the environmental footprint of insulation materials. The wide availability and low production cost of Posidonia Ooceanica seagrass, wild reed Arundo Donax, and olive leaves make these panels economically affordarble and attractive for widespread use.However, some challenges were encountered during the research. The variability in environmental conditions and the different origins of the natural materials can affect the properties of the final products. This variability requires further research and optimization of the production process to ensure the homogeneity, quality and performance of the produced panels.In conclusion, this research demonstrates that thermal insulation panels made from natural organic materials are a sustainable, ecological, efficient, and economically viable solution for building insulation. The use of these materials can significantly reduce the environmental footprint of the construction industry while providing high performance and low production costs. Despite the challenges faced, the positive results highlight the potential and feasibility of widespread adoption of this technology in the future.

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