Assessing the potentials of Bamboo and sheep wool fiber as sustainable construction materials: A review

Tiza, Toryila Michael; Singh, Sitesh Kumar; Kumar, Leevesh; Shettar, Mahesh P.; Singh, Surendra Pal

doi:10.1016/j.matpr.2021.05.322

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“…The third step is to conduct an impact analysis. In conclusion, the evaluation report is interpreted pockets that act as heat barriers and effective insulators (Tiza et al 2021). Cotton wool is the most common animal wool applied to green building materials.…”

Section: Animal Woolmentioning

confidence: 98%

Green construction for low-carbon cities: a review

et al. 2023

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The construction industry is a major user of non-renewable energy and contributor to emission of greenhouse gases, thus requiring to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Indeed, construction activities account for 36% of global energy consumption and 39% of global carbon dioxide emissions. Reducing carbon emissions requires adapted government policies, carbon emission analysis and calculation models, and sustainable materials. Here, we review green construction with focus on history, carbon emissions, policies, models, life cycle assessment, and sustainable materials such as biochar, bioplastic, agricultural waste, animal wool, fly ash and self-healing concrete. Analysis of carbon emissions over the building life cycle shows that the construction phase accounts for 20–50% of total carbon emissions. The average ratio of construction phase annual emissions to operation phase emissions is 0.62. We present national policy frameworks and technology roadmaps from the United States of America, Japan, China, and the European Union, highlighting plans to achieve carbon neutrality in the building sector.

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Section: Animal Woolmentioning

confidence: 98%

Green construction for low-carbon cities: a review

et al. 2023

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“…Also, Tiza et al [25] investigated the addition of 1% wool or bamboo fibers to cement mortar. In the case of non-plasma-treated wool or bamboo, the addition of 1% wool to the cement mortar increased the flexural strength by 18%, and in the case of bamboo, by 23%, but the cracking of the mortar increased by 300%.…”

Section: Compositesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Fantilli et al [24] Wool fibers in cement mortars; an ecological point of view. Tiza et al [25] Immersing wool in salt water; composites of concrete and wool; their compressive strengths, tensile and flexural strengths.…”

Section: The Removal Of Other Species Using Woolmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Application of Sheep Wool in the Building Industry and in the Removal of Pollutants from the Environment

Porubská,

Koóšová,

Braniša

2024

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The presented review is focused on a brief overview of the scientific works on the use of sheep wool outside the textile industry that were published in recent years. The focus of the information is the on construction industry, which is a significant consumer of heat- and sound-insulating materials. With its properties, sheep wool can compete very well with insulators made from non-renewable resources. Other building elements can also be combined with wool, as long as they are used in appropriate conditions. Due to its chemical and physical structure, wool is extremely suitable for the adsorption removal of pollutants from the living and working environment, in native or modified form. Wool can also be used in recycling processes. However, each application must be preceded by an investigation of the optimal conditions of the given process, which offers researchers inspiration and interesting topics for research.

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“…For this reason, sheep wool waste is nowadays considered a solid waste of growing concern due to the complex management of its disposal. Nevertheless, because raw wool from shorn sheep is generally unsuitable for textile use, this waste has recently garnered the attention of researchers and scientists, who see significant potential for its use in various sectors, including construction [17][18][19][20]. By repurposing sheep wool as a new raw material, it is possible to produce innovative building materials and components that comply with eco-friendly construction criteria and environmental certifications (e.g., BREEAM, LEED, DGNB, and Green Mark).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…By repurposing sheep wool as a new raw material, it is possible to produce innovative building materials and components that comply with eco-friendly construction criteria and environmental certifications (e.g., BREEAM, LEED, DGNB, and Green Mark). Wool fibers' properties, such as high elasticity, good tensile strength, fireproof capacity, and high hygroscopic power, make them excellent for the building sector, especially for thermal and acoustic insulation [18]. Examples include 100% sheep wool soft mats and rigid or semi-rigid panels made from sheep wool (70-80%) and polyester fibers (20-30%), as well as additives for composite materials.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Sheep Wool Waste Availability for Potential Sustainable Re-Use and Valorization: A GIS-Based Model

Midolo,

Porto,

Cascone

et al. 2024

Agriculture

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Worldwide, 1.3 to 2.1 billion tons of agricultural waste are generated yearly, including livestock wastes (i.e., sheep wool), which create several critical environmental issues if not properly treated. In order to reduce the environmental issues related to the management and disposal, their use as natural fibers for green building components has notably developed over the last years. Indeed, sheep wool, which is a natural animal fiber that comes from shearing sheep fleece, is considered to be a problem of increasing concern due to its complex and difficult disposal management. Recently, several researchers have demonstrated that “low-quality wool” (i.e., not appropriate for textile uses) is suitable for the thermal and acoustic insulation of buildings. Indeed, thanks to its thermo-hygrometric and acoustic characteristics, it can be used as a reinforcing fiber for composite materials. In this study, a Geographic Information System (GIS)-based model to locate and quantify both the yearly amount of livestock waste, i.e., sheep wool, and the territorial distribution of sheep farms through their Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates, was developed and applied within the selected study area (i.e., the Sicily region). The aim was to identify the territorial areas highly characterized by this kind of waste and therefore most suitable for localizing new shared sheep wool collection centers to sustainably manage the reuse of this waste as a potential green building component.

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Assessing the potentials of Bamboo and sheep wool fiber as sustainable construction materials: A review

Cited by 16 publications

References 19 publications

Green construction for low-carbon cities: a review

Green construction for low-carbon cities: a review

The Application of Sheep Wool in the Building Industry and in the Removal of Pollutants from the Environment

Sheep Wool Waste Availability for Potential Sustainable Re-Use and Valorization: A GIS-Based Model

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