Green Innovation for Carbon Footprint Reduction in Construction Industry

The cement-based mixture market or dry mix for the ETICS (External Thermal Insulation Composite System) is a highly competitive market and it is becoming increasingly difficult to comply with European sustainability specifications such as the development of products with a lower carbon footprint, li...

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Published in:Buildings (Basel) 2024-01, Vol.14 (2), p.374
Main Authors: López-Malest, Argeime, Gabor, Manuela Rozalia, Panait, Mirela, Brezoi, Alina, Veres, Cristina
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adhesives and sealants industry
Aesthetics
Alternative energy sources
Building
Carbon
Carbon footprint
Cement
Circular economy
Climate change
Construction industry
Design
Ecological footprint
Economic growth
Emissions
Energy consumption
Energy efficiency
Energy transition
Environmental impact
Footprint analysis
Green buildings
green innovation
Green market
Green technology
Impact resistance
Innovations
Insulation
International economic relations
Modulus of elasticity
Paris Agreement
Population
Recycling
Reduction
Renewable resources
Social responsibility
Sustainable development
sustainable dry mortar
Sustainable materials
Thermal insulation
Wear resistance
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Summary:The cement-based mixture market or dry mix for the ETICS (External Thermal Insulation Composite System) is a highly competitive market and it is becoming increasingly difficult to comply with European sustainability specifications such as the development of products with a lower carbon footprint, lighter and less energy-intensive materials, lower environmental impacts, the option of recycling, etc. This market plays a highly important role in the construction sector, not only for the technical solutions and green innovation it offers but also for the aesthetic aspects. Since 2005, this market has been growing by more than 20% per year, which makes it increasingly attractive with better opportunities. However, this increase has been reduced not only by the crisis of 2007–2008 but also by the pandemic of recent years. The use of cement type CEM II, 42.5R, B-LL, together with a modified RDP ratio, has visibly improved the properties of the thermal insulation system through the adhesion of the EPS boards, the modulus of elasticity, wear resistance, flexibility, and impact resistance. Our research results as green innovation products are above the minimum values agreed by the ETICS standards; in addition, this product has in its formulation a 30% lower carbon footprint compared to any other adhesive in the construction market applied for ETICS systems; therefore, we are talking about a sustainable and clean product, suitable for rehabilitations and ecological constructions adjusted to the European policies of carbon footprint reduction.
ISSN:2075-5309
2075-5309
DOI:10.3390/buildings14020374