Latent Potential, Set in Cement
Developing a Novel Thermal Performance Material Based on PCM-Embedded Cementitious Foam from an Idea to a Market-Ready Product
D. Zhilyaev (TU Delft - Civil Engineering & Geosciences)
H.M. Jonkers – Promotor (TU Delft - Civil Engineering & Geosciences)
H.L.M. Bakker – Promotor (TU Delft - Civil Engineering & Geosciences)
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Abstract
Improving the sustainability of the built environment is one of the essential steps to meet the Paris Climate Goals and ensure a liveable future. While many approaches to improving building sustainability exist, the primary focus should be on sufficiency actions that aim to avoid the demand for energy and materials in the first place. Among the sufficiency measures, improvement in thermal performance of a building envelope for reduced energy demand is one of the most efficient and promising approaches for improved building sustainability. This thesis aims to further the research and deepen the understanding of thermal materials by focusing on the development of NRG-Foam, a novel dual-purpose material combining insulating and energy-storing properties. Using a multi-disciplinary approach, this work follows the development of the material from a laboratory sample to a market-ready product.