Research Project GeoPCM – iclimabuilt

Project Title: “Lightweight PCM-enhanced geopolymer panels for upgraded building applications” (GeoPCM)

Project proposal, submitted under the iclimabuilt open call, passed the evaluation phase and was selected for funding.

The proposed innovation is a PCM enhanced lightweight geopolymer material with upgraded insulation properties. The lightweight matrix consists of a proven insulating geopolymer coming from recycled inorganic wastes developed by MNLT. The Perlite-PCMs are innovative lightweight composites of a perlitic shell containing paraffins developed by in.mat-Lab. The products enhanced by Perlite-PCMs will provide thermal storage distributed throughout the complete building and exhibit an improved combustibility class compared to the conventional micro-encapsulated PCMs. The iclimabuilt partner EURECAT will be supporting our workplan by facilitating the demonstrations of our novel materials. YS Cypriot Catalysts Ltd. will perform the Life Cycle Analysis and form the Go-to-Market strategy for the novel materials. The innovative production processes of the individual elements will contribute to a more sustainable and environmentally responsible approach to construction. They are also expected to be cost efficient with the resultant construction products competitive to the existing commercial solutions.

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