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Advancing energy savings and CO2 emission reductions in lightweight concrete with bio-based polyurethane phase change material for sustainable building applications   
Yazarlar (3)
Prof. Dr. Hasbi YAPRAK Prof. Dr. Hasbi YAPRAK
Kastamonu Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Osman Gençel
Bartın Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Muhammed Bayram
Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Devamını Göster
Özet
Improving the energy efficiency of building materials is critical for reducing environmental impacts. This study develops and evaluates bio-based polyurethane composites (BPUCs) incorporating lauryl alcohol (LA) as a phase change material (PCM) for lightweight cementitious systems. The composites were synthesized from modified castor oil (MCO), commercial polyether polyol (CPP), and methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI), and systematically characterized to assess their thermal, mechanical, microstructural, and environmental performance. Differential scanning calorimetry, thermogravimetric analysis, hardness, tensile, and thermal conductivity tests were performed, followed by outdoor thermal regulation testing using a full-scale cabin setup. Results show that increasing LA content improves bulk density (38.9–67.6 kg/m3), hardness (7.1–15.2), and thermal conductivity (0.026–0.038 W/m·K), while moderately reducing tensile strength (243–138 kPa) and strain (89–43 %). The optimized composite, BPUC-LA-6, achieved a latent heat storage of 127.8 J/g and enhanced thermal stability, with activation energy increasing from 108.47 to 164.13 kJ/mol. When incorporated into lightweight cementitious composites (BLWC3), the system reduced peak surface temperatures by up to 6.5 °C and maintained nighttime warmth by approximately 2 °C, confirming its effective thermal energy storage behavior. Energy simulations across different Turkish climate zones indicated heating energy reductions up to 60 % in severe climates, accompanied by proportional decreases in CO2 emissions. The economic analysis showed annual savings between $0.65 and $4.39 per square meter depending on the heating source, with a payback period of 2–15 years. This work presents a scalable bio-based polyurethane–PCM system that integrates renewable materials with high PCM loading, offering a practical route to energy-efficient and low-carbon building materials.
Anahtar Kelimeler
Biopolyurethane composite | Energy and energy efficiency | Lightweight concrete | Phase change materials | Renewable energy | Thermal energy storage
Makale Türü Özgün Makale
Makale Alt Türü SSCI, AHCI, SCI, SCI-Exp dergilerinde yayınlanan tam makale
Dergi Adı Cement and Concrete Composites
Dergi ISSN 0958-9465 Wos Dergi Scopus Dergi
Dergi Tarandığı Indeksler SCI-Expanded
Dergi Grubu Q1
Makale Dili İngilizce
Basım Tarihi 01-2026
Cilt No 166
Sayı 1
Sayfalar 1 / 26
Doi Numarası 10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2025.106404
Makale Linki https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2025.106404