Exploring the thermal behaviour and thermo-mechanical properties of Ferula Communis reinforced plaster and mortar composites: An integrated experimental and numerical approach

Thermal and Acoustic Performance of Gypsum Plasters Mixed with Different Additives: Influence of Bio-Based, Synthetic, and Mineral Fillers

“…The addition of 2% by weight of Alfa fibers increased the thermal performance of bio-sourced earth-based composites, as demonstrated by Charai et al [26]. Ferula Communis collected from Ait Ishaq city (Morocco) had a positive impact on both the thermal performance and the lightness of the dough [17]. For a mass fraction of additive ranging from 0 to 8%, the thermal conductivity decreased from 0.372 to 0.263 W/mK (a reduction of about 29%).…”

“…Natural gypsum powder from the rocks of the Safi region (Morocco) was used to assemble the samples. Its features were deeply discussed in [17,34]. The powder (p) was mixed with water (w) (mass ratio w/p equal to 0.8) in about 90 s, in order to obtain a fluid and homogenous porous plaster without any air bubbles.…”

“…In the literature, several studies focus on the addition of natural or waste materials to plasters, resulting in a great environmental benefit, although they are characterized by a slight improvement in thermal and acoustic performance with respect to conventional solutions [8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16]. Gypsum plaster is one of the most standard materials used by many ancient civilizations in construction applications due to its aesthetic and thermo-acoustic qualities [17]. Gypsum plaster is an economical and easily exploitable product, offering good thermo-acoustic comfort as well as protection against fire (Lushnikova & Dvorkin, 2016).…”

Germination Kinetics of Ferula communis L. Seeds, a Potentially Multipurpose-Use Wild Species

“…Ferula-plant-derived fillers have been used as an alternative reinforcing agent in composite materials due to its lightness, biodegradability, low cost, and renewability [14]. Recently, Touil and coauthors [15] investigated the potential integration of F. communis fiber into building materials to enhance their thermomechanical properties and reduce weight, thereby minimizing the utilization of landfills dedicated to this waste category. Potential use as an energy source was also proposed in bioethanol production [16].…”