Research and Application of Building Thermal Insulation Materials
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "G: Energy and Buildings".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 March 2026 | Viewed by 644
Special Issue Editors
Interests: energy efficiency of buildings; thermal and moisture protection of partitions; energy-efficient construction; modern building materials; material recycling; numerical modeling of hygrothermal phenomena in partitions; historic buildings – heritage protection; internal insulation systems
Interests: heat and moisture transport equations in buildings; measurement uncertainty and validation errors; the influence of thermal insulation materials on acoustic comfort in buildings; research on building materials
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The research and application of thermal insulation materials play a key role in reducing heat loss, improving energy efficiency, and improving the comfort of buildings and technical equipment. Analyses in this area focus on determining physical properties such as thermal conductivity, density, and resistance to moisture and fire, which allows for the selection of appropriate solutions for specific operating conditions. The use of modern insulation extends not only to residential and industrial construction but also to the energy, transportation, and refrigeration sectors. The development of innovative technologies promotes the creation of materials that combine high thermal efficiency with durability and environmental safety.
Current global trends in energy conservation and improving energy efficiency imbue this research with even greater importance. Globally, the need to reduce emissions and achieve independence from fossil fuels is increasingly emphasized. A priority in this regard is the development of renewable energy sources and the electrification of the economy, but improving the energy efficiency of buildings, which account for a significant portion of energy consumption, remains equally important. Therefore, modern insulation materials and thermal modernization technologies are the foundation of sustainable development efforts. Stricter standards for new buildings, modernization programs for existing buildings, and the growing investments in innovative solutions are steadily increasing the importance of thermal insulation. Combined with the development of intelligent energy management systems and changes in consumer behavior, effective thermal insulation is becoming a key element of the global energy transformation, which is expected to lead to increased efficiency, reduced costs, and improved quality of life.
This Special Issue aims to focus on the research and application of insulation materials for reducing heat loss and improving energy efficiency in buildings.
Prof. Dr. Bożena Orlik-Kożdoń
Prof. Dr. Artur Nowoświat
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- thermal insulation materials
- thermal conductivity/thermal conductivity measurements
- thermal transmittance (U)
- energy efficiency of buildings
- physical property analysis
- material property research
- research methods
- laboratory tests
- material structure analysis
- material durability
- moisture resistance
- fire resistance
- innovative insulation technologies
- nanomaterials in insulation
- energy-efficient construction
- passive construction
- thermal modernization
- sustainable construction
- ecological building materials
- recycling and reuse of materials
- green technologies
- energy policy
- global energy trends
- innovations in insulation materials
- development of insulation technologies
- computer modeling of thermal processes
- numerical simulations (e.g., CFD, FEM)
- life cycle analysis (LCA) of materials
- research on the durability and aging of materials
- experimental measurement techniques
- optimization of production processes
- standardization and technical standards
- effectiveness of practical applications
- validation and comparison of research results
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