Natural lime biocomposite panels for sustainable building applications

This project deals with the development and optimization of natural biocomposite panels for sustainable, cost effective housing application. The application of these novel panels has several benefits for the public. First of all, pollution by carbon dioxide will be dramatically reduced as these panels not only emit less carbon dioxide for their production, but are made of materials such as natural limes that absorb carbon dioxide from the environment over time and carbon-based biomaterials which are sequestered in the composite. These materials are also non-toxic, and have very good performance in terms of acoustic and thermal insulation as well as moist retention. With these research projects, the panel design will be optimized considering multiple performance requirements (structural, thermal and sound insulation, and durability) and considering the most cost-effective and sustainable materials available in Canada. TO BE CONT’D

Faculty Supervisor:

Cristina Zanotti

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Partner:

Calmura Natural Walls Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

The University of British Columbia

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