Thermal Conductivity Paper Database

Use of silicon carbide sludge to form porous alkali-activated materials for insulating application

In an effort to be more environmentally friendly, the construction industry is investing more in 'green' concretes and insulation materials. The purpose of this research was to create a porous foam using a geopolymer mixture and varying amounts of silica carbide sludge. By changing the amount of the sludge added, researchers could control what type of microstructure was produced. The effect of this variation on porosity and thermal properties was ...

Author(s): E. Joussein, E. Prud'homme, S. Rossignol