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They developed the cement mortar mix by replacing sand with silica aerogel and recycled PET plastic which they then showed improved thermal insulation and weighs less. Aerogels are known for their ...

Reference: Kaniaw Marof and Lidija Šiller, “Enhancing thermal insulation in cement mortar with silica aerogel and recycled PET plastic’’, Construction and Building Materials, 467 (2025 ...

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Enhancing thermal insulation in cement mortar with silica aerogel and recycled PET plastic. Construction and Building Materials , 2025; 467: 140320 DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2025.140320 Cite This ...

By substituting silica aerogel and recycled PET plastic for sand, they created a lighter cement mortar mix that exhibits better thermal insulation. Due to their great insulating qualities, ...

They developed the cement mortar mix by replacing sand with silica aerogel and recycled PET plastic which they then showed improved thermal insulation and weighs less. ... Marof K, Šiller L. Enhancing ...

A mortar made from recycled plastic and silica aerogel which improves insulation and reduces plastic waste has been developed by Newcastle University researchers. The team hope this new building ...