Investigation of Miscanthus and Sunflower Stalk Fiber-Reinforced Composites for Insulation Applications

Arne Eschenhagen; Magdalena Raj; Natalia Rodrigo; Zamora Méndez, Alejandro; Laurent Labonne; Philippe Evon; Hélène Welemane

doi:10.1155/2019/9328087

Investigation of Miscanthus and Sunflower Stalk Fiber-Reinforced Composites for Insulation Applications

Journal

Advances in Civil Engineering

ISSN

1687-8086

1687-8094

Date Issued

2019

Author(s)

Arne Eschenhagen

Magdalena Raj

Natalia Rodrigo

Zamora Méndez, Alejandro

Facultad de Ingeniería - CampGDL

Laurent Labonne

Philippe Evon

Hélène Welemane

Type

text::journal::journal article

DOI

10.1155/2019/9328087

URL

https://scripta.up.edu.mx/handle/20.500.12552/4236

Abstract

The development of materials based on renewable and low-cost resources is today’s crucial interest for civil engineering. This work intends to investigate two new vegetable fibers as composite reinforcement for insulation application in the building industry. Miscanthus and sunflower stalk have mainly been selected for their high fiber content, low water content after harvesting, and availability. These criteria lead to good structural properties and allow a reduction in production and transportation costs. This study aims at demonstrating the feasibility to produce cohesive panels from these lignocellulosic fibers and their related interesting mechanical and thermal properties according to various natural binders.