BIOBATEC

Biosourced insulation based on a mix of plant aggregates/plant fibres/binder

The research aims to create a new range of building materials based on sustainable agricultural resources, by studying how different plant aggregates (Miscanthus, Rapeseed, Sunflower, Hemp) can be blended to design renewable and local building materials, paving the way for more sustainable practices in the agricultural and construction sectors. The objectives are to

• Characterise relevant and available plant aggregates.
• Formulate plant-based concretes based on hemp concrete recommendations.
• Characterise these concretes when fresh, after curing and after drying.
• Compare the performance of concrete produced from aggregate mixes with that of single-material formulations.