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Graphene-Enhanced Moss Biomass Shows Promise for Energy-Efficient Construction Materials

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A team of researchers at Karadeniz Technical University has developed a novel composite material using Sphagnum palustre moss biomass, lauryl alcohol, and graphene, demonstrating significant potential for use in energy-efficient construction materials such as plaster, wall board, concrete, insulation, and more. The study, published in Materials Chemistry and Physics, found that the composite showed excellent thermal reliability and stability over 600 cycles, with thermal conductivity enhanced by up to 95.45% with the addition of 4% graphene.

Key Takeaways:

  • The composite material, consisting of Sphagnum palustre moss biomass, lauryl alcohol, and graphene, demonstrated excellent thermal reliability and stability over 600 cycles.
  • The addition of 4% graphene enhanced thermal conductivity by up to 95.45%.
  • The composite showed no seepage during the solid-liquid phase transition when the lauryl alcohol loading was 65%.
  • The latent heat values were 162.62 J/g during melting at 19.30 degrees C and 162.51 J/g during freezing at 19.35 degrees C.
  • The study concluded that the MB/LOH/G system holds significant promise for use in energy-efficient construction materials.

Statistics:

  • The study found that the composite showed no seepage during the solid-liquid phase transition when the lauryl alcohol loading was 65%.
  • The latent heat values were 162.62 J/g during melting at 19.30 degrees C and 162.51 J/g during freezing at 19.35 degrees C.
  • The addition of 4% graphene enhanced thermal conductivity by up to 95.45%.
  • The composite demonstrated excellent thermal reliability over 600 cycles.
  • The MB/LOH/G system holds significant promise for use in energy-efficient construction materials.

Sources:

  • Graphene/moss Biomass/lauryl Alcohol Composites for Thermal Energy Storage. Materials Chemistry and Physics, 2025;344.
  • Materials Chemistry and Physics - www.journals.elsevier.com/materials-chemistry-and-physics/
  • NewsRx. Findings on Energy Detailed by Investigators at Karadeniz Technical University (Graphene/moss Biomass/lauryl Alcohol Composites for Thermal Energy Storage). Energy Weekly News. October 24, 2025; p 168.

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