VEGGIETHERM: Vegetal Thermal Insulation Panels

This technology comprises the development of an innovative thermal insulation rigid panel based on vegetal pith and natural binders. The pith can be obtained from a wide variety of crop by-products, such as corn or sunflower. These bio-based insulation panels exhibit a thermal conductivity around 0.04 W/mK, similar to other commercially available insulation materials. The panels can also incorporate different repellents, fungicides or flame retardant to improve their performance. These panels also have a high capacity to store or release moisture in accordance with the environmental conditions.