Gypsum, Geopolymers, and Starch—Alternative Binders for Bio-based Building Materials: A Review and Life-Cycle Assessment

To decrease the environmental impact of the construction industry, energy-efficient insulation materials with low embodied production energy are needed. Lime-hemp concrete is traditionally recognized as such a material; however, the drawbacks of this type of material are associated with low strength...

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Main Authors: Girts Bumanis, Laura Vitola, Ina Pundiene, Maris Sinka, Diana Bajare
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-07-01
Series:Sustainability
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/12/14/5666