Hygric properties of hemp bio-insulations with differing compositions
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Latif, Eshrar, Tucker, Simon, Ciupala, A., Wijeyesekera, Devapriya Chitral and Newport, D. 2014. Hygric properties of hemp bio-insulations with differing compositions. Construction and Building Materials. 66, pp. 702-711.
Authors | Latif, Eshrar, Tucker, Simon, Ciupala, A., Wijeyesekera, Devapriya Chitral and Newport, D. |
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Abstract | The paper presents the results of a laboratory investigation on the hygric properties of five hemp insulation materials commercially available in the UK. The hemp fibre content varies between 30-95% in the total fibre content of the insulation materials examined. The adsorption-desorption isotherm, moisture buffer value, vapour diffusion resistance factor and water absorption coefficient were determined for the insulation materials investigated. The results showed that the hygric properties of the hemp insulation materials could vary widely depending on the constituents and fibrous structure. The considerable differences noted in the hygric properties of the insulation materials examined could potentially influence their hygrothermal performance as part of a building thermal envelope. |
Journal | Construction and Building Materials |
Journal citation | 66, pp. 702-711 |
ISSN | 09500618 |
Year | 2014 |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Accepted author manuscript | License CC BY-NC-ND |
Web address (URL) | http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2014.06.021 |
Publication dates | |
08 Jul 2014 | |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 29 Sep 2015 |
Accepted | 16 Jun 2014 |
Funder | Technology Strategy Board |
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