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Opis bibliograficzny
Valorisation of sheep wool fibers in sustainable energy-efficient materials: thermal and acoustic properties of bio-based composites for low-carbon construction / Julita Szczecina, Ewa SZCZEPANIK, Jakub BARWINEK, Piotr SZATKOWSKI, Marcin Niemiec, Edyta Molik // Energies [Dokument elektroniczny]. — Czasopismo elektroniczne ; ISSN 1996-1073 . — 2026 — vol. 19 iss. 3 art. no. 866, s. 1-16. — Wymagania systemowe: Adobe Reader. — Bibliogr. s. 13-16, Abstr. — Publikacja dostępna online od: 2026-02-06
Autorzy (6)
- Szczecina Julita
- AGHSzczepanik Ewa
- AGHBarwinek Jakub
- AGHSzatkowski Piotr
- Niemiec Marcin
- Molik Edyta
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Dane bibliometryczne
| ID BaDAP | 166436 |
|---|---|
| Data dodania do BaDAP | 2026-03-11 |
| Tekst źródłowy | URL |
| DOI | 10.3390/en19030866 |
| Rok publikacji | 2026 |
| Typ publikacji | przegląd |
| Otwarty dostęp |  |
| Creative Commons | |
| Czasopismo/seria | Energies |
Abstract
Amid increasing demand for energy efficiency and reduced CO2 emissions in the building sector, natural fibres such as sheep wool are gaining attention as a sustainable raw material for low-impact insulation materials. This review summarises the current state of research on the thermal and acoustic properties of sheep wool-based composites and their applications in low-carbon construction. The fibre structure, thermal conductivity, hygroscopicity, heat storage capacity, and sound absorption coefficient are discussed, highlighting the competitiveness of sheep wool compared to conventional synthetic and mineral materials. The review also addresses the use of wool fibres in cement composites, insulation panels, sound-absorbing materials, and sorption mats, emphasising their potential in humidity regulation, acoustic comfort, and circular economy strategies. A literature analysis indicates that utilising sheep wool waste can reduce environmental impact, lower the carbon footprint of building materials, and enhance local agricultural value. The review provides an overview of current knowledge on sustainable sheep wool-based insulation materials and focuses on an interdisciplinary and quantitative approach to the thermal, acoustic, and environmental performance of composites based on waste sheep wool, combined with an analysis of their applicability in low-carbon construction and circular economy frameworks. Future research should focus on assessing long-term durability, material ageing under real service conditions, and standardised life cycle assessment (LCA) methodologies to enable reliable comparison with conventional insulation materials.
