Study of the Hygric Behaviour and Moisture Buffering Performance of a Hemp–Starch Composite Panel for Buildings

Study of the Hygric Behaviour and Moisture Buffering Performance of a Hemp–Starch Composite Panel for Buildings

This paper presents the results of a laboratory investigation into the hygric properties and moisture buffering performance of hemp-starch composite panels designed for building applications. Composite panels were produced by bonding hemp shiv with wheat starch as a binder. Two types of hemp shiv we...

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Main Authors: Chadi Maalouf, Benitha Sandrine Umurigirwa, Nicolas Viens, Mohammed Lachi, Ton Hoang Mai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: North Carolina State University 2014-11-01
Series:BioResources
Subjects:
Hemp
Starch
Green materials
Hydric properties
Moisture buffering
Online Access:http://ojs.cnr.ncsu.edu/index.php/BioRes/article/view/BioRes_10_1_336_Maalouf_Hygric_Behaviour_Moisture_Buffering

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