Climate change (CC) is predominantly connected to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the construction sector. It is clear how it is necessary to rethink construction materials in order to reduce GHG emissions. Among the various strategies proposed, recent research has investigated the potential of smart materials. This study in particular aims to develop an innovative building component that combines high energy performance with reduced thickness and weight. For this reason, the potential of Phase Change Materials (PCM) in cement-based mixes is investigated, comparing the performance of a traditional mix with two innovative mixes made with the addition of 3% and 7% PCM. This work characterizes the new material, analyzing its mechanical and thermal performance, highlighting how the mix strength decreases as the PCM ratio increases; however, both mixes may be considered suitable for masonry structures and may be classified as M5 and M15. Furthermore, from the analysis of the thermal performance, it emerges that the mix presents good behavior in terms of insulating properties.

Orsini, F., Marrone, P., Santini, S., Sguerri, L., Asdrubali, F., Baldinelli, G., et al. (2021). Smart materials: Cementitious mortars and pcm mechanical and thermal characterization. MATERIALS, 14(15), 4163 [10.3390/ma14154163].

Smart materials: Cementitious mortars and pcm mechanical and thermal characterization

Orsini F.;Marrone P.;Santini S.;Sguerri L.;Asdrubali F.;Bianchi F.;
2021-01-01

Abstract

Climate change (CC) is predominantly connected to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the construction sector. It is clear how it is necessary to rethink construction materials in order to reduce GHG emissions. Among the various strategies proposed, recent research has investigated the potential of smart materials. This study in particular aims to develop an innovative building component that combines high energy performance with reduced thickness and weight. For this reason, the potential of Phase Change Materials (PCM) in cement-based mixes is investigated, comparing the performance of a traditional mix with two innovative mixes made with the addition of 3% and 7% PCM. This work characterizes the new material, analyzing its mechanical and thermal performance, highlighting how the mix strength decreases as the PCM ratio increases; however, both mixes may be considered suitable for masonry structures and may be classified as M5 and M15. Furthermore, from the analysis of the thermal performance, it emerges that the mix presents good behavior in terms of insulating properties.
2021
Orsini, F., Marrone, P., Santini, S., Sguerri, L., Asdrubali, F., Baldinelli, G., et al. (2021). Smart materials: Cementitious mortars and pcm mechanical and thermal characterization. MATERIALS, 14(15), 4163 [10.3390/ma14154163].
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