Characterization of a Thermal Insulating Material Based on a Wheat Straw and Recycled Paper Cellulose to Be Applied in Buildings by Blowing Method

The thermal envelope is a key component of building’s energy efficiency. Therefore, considerable efforts have been made to develop insulating materials with better performance than the existing products. However, in current climate change scenario, these must be sustainable, principally during their production stage. In this context, use recycled raw and agro-industrial waste can basis material low environmental impact good performance. study, cellulose wheat straw were characterized. Then, they mixed different proportions densities best behavior was selected. chemically analyzed by TAPPI 2007, thermogravimetric infrared spectroscopy, together measurement conductivity property analyzer based on transient line heat source method. results show that both are similar each other. When mixed, ranging from 0.031 0.036 (W/mK), being comparable several conventional insulators. On other hand, achieve commercial material, an installation through blowing process has proposed proves highly promising, achieving proper density efficiency its application.