Professor
Algeria
Thermal Performance of Date-Palm Fiber as Sustainable Building Insulation
Dr. Amina Benali
University of Algiers (USTHB)
This study evaluates date-palm surface fiber as a low-cost, bio-based insulation material for hot-arid climates, measuring thermal conductivity, moisture behaviour and fire response against conventional glass wool.
bio-insulation
thermal conductivity
sustainability
PhD Student
India
Aerogel-Enhanced Cold Storage Envelopes: An Energy Simulation Study
Rahul Verma
IIT Bombay
A whole-building energy model comparing aerogel blankets against PUF panels for cold-chain warehouses, quantifying compressor load reduction and payback under Indian climate zones.
aerogel
cold chain
energy simulation