Development of cellulosic insulators with various mineral additives

Ibrahim Ethem Karaaǧaçlioǧlu*, Firat Karakas, Feridun Boylu, Mehmet Sabri Çelik

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Abstract

Cellulosic insulators typically consist of various additives including cellulose, flame retardant minerals and different binders. Such composite materials can be produced at various combinations of mineral additives, i.e., perlite, pumice, and vermiculite. In this study, 70% cellulosic shredded waste newspaper were mixed with boron additives to prevent fungi development and retard fire followed by different mineral additives to enhance thermal and sound insulation. While the density of cellulosic plates varied in the range of 90-160 kg/m 3, those with mineral additives increased the density to 95-180 kg/cm 3. Thermal conductivity and sound insulation of mixtures were measured to find out the optimum additive combination. The materials used as insulators in this study are discussed in terms of environment, human health and economic considerations to optimize their properties.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSeparation Technologies for Minerals, Coal, and Earth Resources
Pages299-306
Number of pages8
Publication statusPublished - 2012
EventInternational Symposium on Separation Technologies for Minerals, Coal, and Earth Resources, Part of the 2011 SME Annual Meeting - Denver, CO, United States
Duration: 27 Feb 20112 Mar 2011

Publication series

NameSeparation Technologies for Minerals, Coal, and Earth Resources

Conference

ConferenceInternational Symposium on Separation Technologies for Minerals, Coal, and Earth Resources, Part of the 2011 SME Annual Meeting
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityDenver, CO
Period27/02/112/03/11

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