
PCMs
Energy-efficient concrete with bio-based PCMs for improving sustainability in buildings.
The building sector consumes approx. 40% of the overall energy consumption and contributes to one-third of the greenhouse gas emissions around the world. This project will develop a sustainable building material with increased thermal efficiency, contributing to reducing the environmental impact related to energy usage as well as promoting sustainable solutions for building materials. Research has shown that the use of phase change materials (PCMs) in construction can improve building´s energy efficiency both in hot and cold climate conditions. The addition of bio-based PCMs into climate-improved concrete will promote enhancement of the heat storing capacity while promoting at the same time a novel sustainable construction material.
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