Researchers from the University of Bath have published a new paper that, for the first time, fully characterizes the intrinsic physical parameters of hemp shiv.
Though bio-based insulation materials, such as hemp, flax and wheat straw offer a number of benefits in comparison with more established mineral and oil-based alternatives, the characterisation of the properties of bio-based building materials is at an early stage.
Hemp shiv is, by far, the most commonly used bio-aggregate in the construction industry and the information provided in the paper will be of great use to researchers and practitioners alike.
“Cell wall microstructure, pore size distribution and absolute density of hemp shiv” has been published by Royal Society Open Science and is now available to read and download at this link.
