The project focuses on developing a lightweight geopolymer board enhanced with Phase Change Materials (PCMs) to improve energy efficiency in buildings. It addresses the significant energy consumption and carbon emissions from the construction sector, which accounts for 40% of global energy use and over 35% of CO2 emissions.
Current heating and cooling practices are often inefficient and harmful to health, highlighting the need for passive solutions to maintain indoor thermal comfort. The innovative PCM-enhanced boards will use recycled inorganic waste to achieve superior insulation properties while being non-flammable and environmentally friendly. This technology will reduce reliance on traditional energy-intensive materials, helping to lower emissions and costs.
By integrating PCMs into lightweight geopolymer materials, the project aims to provide stable indoor conditions, promote sustainability, and enhance safety in construction. Overall, it seeks to revolutionize building practices by offering a cost-effective, energy-efficient solution that aligns with the Green Deal guidelines for industrial decarbonization.
MNLT’s Role in the project
As the project coordinator, MNLT ensures effective collaboration, timeline management and smooth execution of all project activities. Technically, MNLT leads the preparation of geopolymeric blocks with perlite particles and the development of innovative geopolymer/PCM composite formulations. By optimizing PCM content and evaluating the thermal properties of lightweight panels, MNLT contributes to creating sustainable construction materials that enhance energy efficiency and indoor comfort.
project
Τhe GeoPCM project has been funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme under the iclimabuilt.eu project(GA No: 952886).
SUBJECT
Developing novel low cost and sustainable solutions to address issues with existing PCM enhanced boards. The novel products will combine the benefits of geopolymers and PCM/Perlite Composites.
