Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 19 ISSUE 4
Written by Cristina-Anca DANCIU, Anca TULBURE
In this paper natural fibre composite panels were analysed, regarding their thermal performance. Four categories of vegetal fibres were assessed, namely bast fibres, seed fibres, leaf fibres, and fruit fibres. In total, 13 types of natural fibres were studied. In each category of fibres, the individual types were compared according to the values of the coefficient of thermal conductivity, the most performing fibres being highlighted. It was concluded that among the studied fibres cork, jute, kapok, pineapple leaves, tea leaves, and coconut husk are the most performing organic materials, being suitable to be used as thermal insulation materials
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