Thermodynamic Characterization of Building Thermal Insulating Materials Using Cardboard Wastes and Zea Mays Everta

Building envelope factors have a significant impact on the amount of energy they consume. The thermal performance of the walls is a crucial factor in increasing the construction industry's energy efficiency and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. Thermal insulation is one of the most effective techniques to raise a building's energy efficiency. The major objective of this study is to establish the degree to which the building envelope must incorporate composite materials in order to maintain the optimum level of thermal comfort. In fact, the goal of this study is to evaluate the insulation's thermal performance made from waste cellulose and reinforced with popcorn (Zea mays Everta). In order to compare the thermal performances of the various materials investigated, our research will focus on experimental aspects under diverse climatic circumstances. The results show that cellulose performs effectively as a thermal insulator and that adding vegetal wastes can improve thermal properties. This work will significantly increase sustainability by recycling waste in thermal insulators.