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A comprehensive review on Washingtonia plant biomass fiber in insulating materials
| Resumo: | The primary causes of global warming include human activities such as burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and certain agricultural practices that release greenhouse gases. To address this issue, a shift towards clean energy sources, improved energy efficiency, and sustainable land use practices is necessary. Natural fiber insulation offers several benefits, including superior thermal and acoustic performance, fire resistance, and ease of installation, making it a sustainable and environmentally responsible alternative to conventional insulation materials. The use of natural fiber insulation, such as Washingtonia plant, has gained traction in sustainable building practices. Nonetheless, few researches have looked into Washingtonia plants as potential insulators. This review highlights the physical, thermal, and mechanical properties of insulating materials based on Washingtonia plant fibres, as well as their application. |
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| Autores principais: | Elmoudnia, Hicham |
| Outros Autores: | Faria, Paulina; Jalal, Rachid; Waqif, Mohamed; Saâdi, Latifa |
| Assunto: | General Environmental Science General Energy General Earth and Planetary Sciences SDG 2 - Zero Hunger SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy SDG 15 - Life on Land |
| Ano: | 2025 |
| País: | Portugal |
| Tipo de documento: | artigo |
| Tipo de acesso: | acesso aberto |
| Instituição associada: | Universidade Nova de Lisboa |
| Idioma: | inglês |
| Origem: | Repositório Institucional da UNL |
| Resumo: | The primary causes of global warming include human activities such as burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and certain agricultural practices that release greenhouse gases. To address this issue, a shift towards clean energy sources, improved energy efficiency, and sustainable land use practices is necessary. Natural fiber insulation offers several benefits, including superior thermal and acoustic performance, fire resistance, and ease of installation, making it a sustainable and environmentally responsible alternative to conventional insulation materials. The use of natural fiber insulation, such as Washingtonia plant, has gained traction in sustainable building practices. Nonetheless, few researches have looked into Washingtonia plants as potential insulators. This review highlights the physical, thermal, and mechanical properties of insulating materials based on Washingtonia plant fibres, as well as their application. |
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