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Title: Characterization of an Arundo donax-based composite: A solution to improve indoor comfort
Authors: Cintura, E.
Faria, P.
Molari, L.
Barbaresi, L.
D’Orazio, D.
Lina Nunes
Keywords: Acoustic absorption;Bio-waste;Giant reed;Granular Material;Hygroscopicity;Mechanical properties
Issue Date: 30-Oct-2023
Publisher: Elsevier B.V.
Citation: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2023.117756
Abstract: Arundo donax (giant reed or giant cane) is a widely available, perennial, invasive, non-food crop, present worldwide and employed for several uses, including building practices. Considering the increasing demand for sustainable building materials, A. donax can be an eficient solution. This study investigated its properties as a bio-aggregate mixed with a sodium silicate solution as an adhesive. A horizontal analysis that provided a general characterization of the composite was carried out. The results showed that the A. donax-based composite had an apparent density of 517 kg/m3 , thermal conductivity of 0.128 W/(m.K), and high hygroscopicity, with a moisture buffering value of 4.33 g/(m2 %RH), property that could be both an advantage for indoor comfort and a drawback. The uncommon sound absorption behaviour can be comparable to granular materials, with the highest sound absorption coeficient values, α, between 600 Hz and 700 Hz. Due to the range and the shape of the acoustic absorption property, this material may be helpful in acoustic treatments for speech noise. The mechanical tests defined fexural and compressive strength, respectively, 0.35 N/mm2 and 0.9 N/mm2 , ensuring applicability. Above all, these tests opened new possible solutions for A. donax-based composite production either alone or in combination with other agro-industrial wastes and justified further tests, such as fire resistance and bio-susceptibility.
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