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

在世界上许多地方，用来衬砌建筑物的传统建筑材料(墙和天花板)是石膏石膏板，因为它的多功能性、购买价格和易用性。然而，石膏的处置是对环境的破坏，因为在有水分的情况下会产生硫化氢。人为压低的收购价隐藏了巨大的财务和环境处置责任。此外，导热系数不佳，导致能源效率降低。该项目的目标是找到一种可行的、可回收的建筑材料，既要注重环境，又要符合关键的建筑法规，如热效率、对火灾的反应和对声音通过的阻力。iKonic开发了新颖的测试方法和强大的研发流程，帮助其创新声学建筑产品。因此，iKonic将负责指定和测试新产品，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空气和冲击测试。·在认可的测试设施进行导热测试。·在火灾测试设施进行耐火测试。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在生产新的替代材料和回收材料方面的盲区。这种可回收产品将作为一种绿色建筑材料进行创新，同时提供更高水平的隔音、吸声和更高的热效率。根据DEFRA发布的2010年10月“石膏板可持续发展行动计划”，“英国生产、分配和使用的石膏板约为2.7亿平方米”。鉴于不当处置石膏对环境的影响，有必要实施一项行动计划，以增加回收石膏板的能力。IKonic的回收纸板将自然生物降解，这意味着废物的影响要小得多，更容易回收，从长远来看，有助于建筑业采用更环保的产品。除了缓解废物问题外，纸张的导热率低于石膏板，这对家庭的适当隔热有影响。更好的隔热将减少对使用燃气/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.