Optimising a paper-based environmental alternative to gypsum plasterboard for lining walls & ceilings.

在世界上许多地方，传统的建筑材料（墙壁和天花板）是石膏板，因为它的多功能性、购买价格和易用性。然而，石膏的处理会对环境造成破坏，因为在存在水分的情况下会产生硫化氢。人为压低的收购价格隐藏了重大的财务和环境处置责任。此外，导热性是次优的，这导致降低能源效率。该项目的目标是找到一种可行的、可回收的建筑材料，既注重环保，又符合热效率、防火和抗声音传播的关键建筑法规。iKoustic开发了新颖的测试方法和强大的研究和开发过程，帮助其创新新的声学建筑产品。因此，iKoustic将承担指定和测试新产品的责任，以确保其合规性和卓越的性能。这将包括：•内部和认可的声学实验室的机载和冲击测试。•在认可的测试机构进行导热性测试。在防火测试设施进行防火测试。对英国现有选择的市场研究表明，对标准建筑材料的依赖导致了对新替代材料和回收材料生产的盲点。这种回收产品将是一种创新的绿色建筑材料，同时提供更高水平的隔音、吸声和提高的热效率。根据DEFRA 2010年10月发布的“石膏板可持续发展行动计划”，“英国大约生产、分销和使用了2.7亿平方米的石膏板”。鉴于石膏处置不当对环境的影响，有必要执行一项行动计划，以提高回收石膏板的能力。iKoustic的再生纸板可以自然生物降解，这意味着废物的影响要小得多，而且更容易回收，从长远来看，这有助于建筑行业采用更环保的产品。除了减轻浪费问题外，纸的导热性比石膏板低，这对房屋的适当绝缘有影响。更好的隔热将减少对燃气/电力供暖的依赖。

The traditional construction material used to line buildings in many parts of the world (wall and ceiling) is gypsum plasterboard, due to its versatility, purchase price, and ease of use. However, the disposal of gypsum is damaging to the environment due to the creation of hydrogen sulfides when in the presence of moisture. The artificially low purchase price hides a significant disposal liability both financial and environmental. Additionally, the thermal conductivity is suboptimal which leads to reduced energy efficiency.The objective of this project is to find a viable, recycled construction material that is both environmentally focused and conforms to key building regulations for thermal efficiency, reaction to fire, and resistance to the passage of sound.iKoustic has developed novel testing methodologies and a robust research and development process that help it innovate new acoustic construction products. iKoustic will therefore take on the responsibility of specifying and testing the new product to ensure its compliance and superior performance. This will include:• Airborne and impact testing in-house and at accredited acoustic laboratories.• Thermal conductivity testing at an accredited testing facility.• Resistance to fire testing at a fire testing facility.Market research into the current options available in the UK shows that the reliance on standard construction materials has led to a blind spot with regard to the production of new alternative and recycled materials. This recycled product will be innovative as a green construction material while providing a greater level of sound insulation, sound absorption & improved thermal efficiency.According to the "Plasterboard Sustainability Action Plan" of October 2010 published by DEFRA, "approximately 270 million m2 of plasterboard is produced, distributed and used in the UK". Given the environmental impact of improperly disposed of plaster, it was necessary to implement an action plan for more capacity to recycle plasterboard. iKoustic's recycled paper boards will biodegrade naturally, meaning that waste has far less of an impact and is more easily recycled and assist the construction industry in adopting a more environmentally friendly product in the long run.Alongside alleviating waste problems, the thermal conductivity of paper is lower than plasterboard, which has implications for the proper insulation of homes. Better insulation will decrease the reliance on use of gas/electricity to heat homes.