Influence of natural additives on the heat transfer properties of clay–plaster building materials
Soufian Omari, Najma Laaroussi, Aziz Ettahir
Abstract. The energy efficiency of the batteries passes through the use of environmental protection materials. In Morocco, a paid sub-stitut is located on a gypsum base and argile. The gypsum plate with good quality thermal insulation (0.2-0.35 W/m K) tandis that the argile content stabilizes the indoor grate temperature with forte thermal insulation (0.4-1.2 W/m K) and its environmental impact. The association of these materials with natural additives allows for the reduction of CO₂ emissions, the comfort of the interior and the lower levels of chafing and climate from 30 to 50%. Integration of traditional materials and modern construction techniques favors the development of durable constructions, adaptations to local climates and a feasible carbon construction.
Keywords
Energy Efficiency, Clay, Gypsum Plaster, Thermal Performance, Sustainable Materials
Published online 1/10/2026, 9 pages
Copyright © 2026 by the author(s)
Published under license by Materials Research Forum LLC., Millersville PA, USA
Citation: Soufian Omari, Najma Laaroussi, Aziz Ettahir, Influence of natural additives on the heat transfer properties of clay–plaster building materials, Materials Research Proceedings, Vol. 58, pp 99-107, 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21741/9781644903933-14
The article was published as article 14 of the book Emerging Research in Materials for Environment, and Civil Infrastructure
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