Multifunctional cork – alkali-activated fly ash composites: A sustainable material to enhance buildings’ energy and acoustic performance

• Published in: Energy and buildings Vol. 210; p. 109739
• Main Authors: Novais, Rui M., Carvalheiras, João, Senff, Luciano, Lacasta, Ana M., Cantalapiedra, Inma R., Giro-Paloma, Jessica, Seabra, Maria P., Labrincha, João A.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Lausanne Elsevier B.V 01.03.2020; Elsevier BV
• Subjects: Absorption; Acoustic absorption; Alkali activation; Building materials; Buildings; Bulk density; Carbon dioxide; Carbon dioxide emissions; Composite; Composite materials; Construction; Construction industry; Construction materials; Cork; Energy conservation; Environmental regulations; Fly ash; Foams; Heat conductivity; Heat transfer; Humidity; Moisture buffer value; Pollution control; Sound; Sound transmission; Sustainability; Sustainable materials; Thermal and acoustic insulation; Thermal conductivity; Moisture buffer value; Composite; Thermal and acoustic insulation; Cork; Alkali activation

•Multifunctional alkali-activated composites were synthesised for the first time.•The composites were produced using a natural and sustainable aggregate (cork).•Their thermal conductivity is amongst the lowest ever reported for AAM.•They show excellent sound absorption ability and good moisture buff...