Open AccessThermal Insulating Panels Based on Recycled Tetra-Pak® Packaging Materials
Author(s) -
L. Olfos,
Francisca Javiera Tranamil Valdés,
Geraldo Arbolaez Sarabia,
Pablo Aronne Funchal de Barros
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
iop conference series. earth and environmental science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.179
H-Index - 26
eISSN - 1755-1307
pISSN - 1755-1315
DOI - 10.1088/1755-1315/503/1/012076
Subject(s) - thermal insulation , tetra , repurposing , benchmark (surveying) , raw material , materials science , architectural engineering , waste management , process engineering , computer science , engineering , composite material , paleontology , chemistry , geodesy , organic chemistry , layer (electronics) , biology , geography
This article introduces a novel approach for repurposing Tetra-Pak® residues as raw materials for the manufacturing of insulating panels for dwelling frameworks. This new development is intended as affordable insulation systems for emergency and permanent social housing. The three proposed panels were designed, manufactured, and tested, and showed similar or better thermal properties than traditional insulators available in the local market. To benchmark the design embodiments, custom apparatuses and dedicated sensing instruments were also developed.