Popcorn is used in building materials!!!

Popcorn is used in building materials!!!

Who does not like to eat popcorn? Especially while watching a movie or watching a TV show with family or friends, but it seems that this food has another benefit that was not taken into account at all.

A recent study found that popcorn-based insulation is less expensive, more sustainable, and more environmentally friendly than traditional petroleum-based plastic or mineral fiber insulation.

This came after a research team at the Faculty of Forest Sciences and Forest Ecology at the University of Göttingen, Germany, recently succeeded in producing insulating panels made of popcorn granules, which have excellent thermal insulation properties and great fire protection.

Unlike traditional petroleum products, this material is vegetarian, environmentally friendly, and has water-resistant properties, according to what was published on the “Earth.com” website.

low cost

In this context, the head of the research group, Professor Alireza Kharazipur, explained that "this new process allows the production of insulating panels at a low cost on an industrial scale, especially in the field of insulation in construction."

The University of Göttingen recently signed an agreement with the Bachl Group, a German building materials company, to start marketing this new and innovative product.

It should be noted that the insulation material should have good thermal insulation and fire protection, and should be easy to recycle.

In contrast, the traditional insulation materials that currently dominate the market have a significant negative impact on the environment, generating approximately 10% of global carbon dioxide emissions each year.

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