Thermal Characterization of a New Bio-Composite Building Material based on Gypsum and Date Palm Fiber
Youssef KHRISSI, Amine TILIOUA, Najma LAAROUSSI
download PDFAbstract. In Morocco, the prevalent use of building materials with low thermal resistance has translated into substantial energy consumption. This has underscored the pressing need to promote the development and adoption of sustainable construction and insulation materials. The primary objective of our study is to enhance the thermal properties of plaster by incorporating date palm fibers (DPF) to create an exterior wall coating. To evaluate the thermal properties of the resulting Gypsum-DPF bio-composite material, we conducted several experimental measurements of thermophysical properties. These measurements encompassed the determination of bulk density and thermal conductivity, which were assessed using the steady-state hot plate method. Our findings reveal that the inclusion of date palm fiber in the material led to a noteworthy reduction in bulk density, amounting to approximately 17.16%. Furthermore, thermal conductivity decreased by approximately 26.24%. These outcomes underscore the potential and value of utilizing this bio-composite material in building construction to enhance thermal comfort and, critically, contribute to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, particularly CO2 emissions.
Keywords
Building Materials, Gypsum-DPF, Hot Plate Method, Bulk Density, Thermal Conductivity
Published online 3/15/2024, 9 pages
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Citation: Youssef KHRISSI, Amine TILIOUA, Najma LAAROUSSI, Thermal Characterization of a New Bio-Composite Building Material based on Gypsum and Date Palm Fiber, Materials Research Proceedings, Vol. 40, pp 55-63, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21741/9781644903117-6
The article was published as article 6 of the book Mediterranean Architectural Heritage
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