The Future of the Polystyrene as Thermal Insulation in Buildings

Abstract:

The future of expanded polystyrene (EPS) and extruded polystyrene (XPS) as thermal insulation in the construction industry is divided into two trends. The first one contains polystyrene boards and shaped elements already built-in in the buildings, respectively problems of their liquidation as construction or demolition waste generated during reconstructions and demolition of the buildings. The second trend is focused on the future production of polystyrene foam as the material for thermal insulations. Its target in particular is the change of technological processes and finding new methods to reduce energy consumption during production, improve the thermal insulation properties and replace the existing flame retardant other, environmentally acceptable.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volume 1041)
• Pages: 87-91
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.1041.87
• Online since: October 2014
• Authors: Jan Pašek*
• Keywords: Construction Waste, Demolition Waste (CDW), Development of Properties, Energy Use, Flame Retardant, Liquidation, Polystyrene Insulations in Construction, Recycling

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