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  • Materials Science
  • Sustainable Engineering
  • Biotechnology

Background:

  • Cellulosic materials are promising for building energy conservation but suffer from poor thermal performance due to structural collapse.
  • Existing bio-based insulation materials often lack the structural integrity and thermal efficiency required for widespread adoption.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel, high-performance bio-based insulation foam using agricultural waste.
  • To mimic the microstructural properties of natural goose down for enhanced thermal insulation.
  • To evaluate the thermal, mechanical, and environmental performance of the developed bio-silica foam and insulation panel.

Main Methods:

  • In situ synthesis of bio-silica fibers with branched structures supporting hollow silica microspheres.
  • Steam-mediated processing to create a lightweight, porous foam structure.
  • Characterization of foam properties including density, porosity, thermal conductivity, and compressive strength.
  • Fabrication and testing of a passivated insulation panel incorporating the bio-silica foam core.
  • Assessment of the material's carbon footprint.

Main Results:

  • The bio-silica foam exhibited low density (95 mg/cm³), high porosity (95.5%), and low thermal conductivity (0.03 W/mK).
  • The foam demonstrated good cyclic compressive strength (90 kPa at 50% strain) due to its synergistic microstructure.
  • The insulation panel achieved a thermal conductivity of 0.0275 W/mK and flexural strength of 6.85 MPa, with stable performance over 60 days.
  • The bio-silica foam has a low carbon footprint (7.50 kgCO₂/kg⁻¹ at 70.2 wt.% silica).

Conclusions:

  • The developed bio-silica foam offers superior thermal insulation compared to other bio-based materials processed via ambient drying.
  • The bio-silica foam and derived insulation panel represent a promising sustainable insulation solution for green buildings.
  • The biomimetic approach successfully created a lightweight, structurally robust, and thermally efficient insulation material from agricultural waste.