Table 1 Thermal and physical performances of commercialized biomaterials [28,29,30,31]
From: Investigating the material properties of hemp fiber and puffed rice for use in heritage conservation
Material | Thermal conductivity (w/m k) | Density (Kg/m3) | Specific heat (KJ/kg k) | Fire classification | Water resistance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hemp | 0.038–0.060 | 20–90 | 1.6–1.7 | E | 1.0–2.0 |
Kenaf | 0.034–0.043 | 30–180 | 1.6–1.7 | D-E | 1.2–2.3 |
Flax | 0.038–0.075 | 20–100 | 1.4–1.6 | E | 1.0–2.0 |
Jute fiber | 0.038–0.055 | 35–100 | 2.3 | E | 1–2 |
Wood fiber | 0.038–0.050 | 50–270 | 1.9–2.1 | E | 1–5 |
Coir fiber | 0.040–0.045 | 75–125 | 1.3–1.6 | D-Eb | 5.0–30 |