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Physical-Mechanical Properties of Peat Moss (Sphagnum) Insulation Panels with Bio-Based Adhesives

  • Department of Wood Science and Technology, Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology, Mendel University in Brno
  • Salzburg Center for Smart Materials
  • Department for Wood Restoration Technology, Higher Technical College Hallstatt

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Abstract

Rising energy and raw material prices, dwindling resources, increased recycling, and the need for sustainable management have led to growth in the smart materials sector. In recent years, the importance and diversity of bio-based adhesives for industrial applications has grown steadily. This article focuses on the production and characterization of insulation panels consisting of peat moss and two bio-based adhesives. The panels were pressed with tannin and animal-based resins and compared to panels bonded with urea formaldehyde. The physical–mechanical properties, namely, thermal conductivity (TC), water vapor diffusion resistance, modulus of rupture (MOR), modulus of elasticity (MOE), internal bond (IB), compression resistance (CR), water absorption (WA) and thickness swelling (TS) were measured and analyzed. The results show that the insulation effectiveness and mechanical stability of moss panels bound with tannin and animal glue are com-parable to standard adhesives used in the composite industry.
Original languageEnglish
JournalMater.
Volume15
Issue number9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 4 May 2022

Keywords

  • animal glue
  • bio-based adhesives
  • bio-based materials
  • insulator
  • peat moss
  • tannin
  • Animals
  • Glues
  • Gluing
  • Insulation
  • Mechanical stability
  • Swelling
  • Tannins
  • Thermal conductivity
  • Urea formaldehyde resins
  • Animal glues
  • Bio-based
  • Bio-based adhesive
  • Bio-based materials
  • Energy
  • Insulation panel
  • Insulator
  • Peat moss
  • Physical-mechanical properties
  • Tannin
  • Urea

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