Waste Corn Husk Fibers for Sound Absorption Applications

Authors

  • Umberto Berardi Toronto Metropolitan University https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0508-6195
  • Monireh Fattahi
  • Ebrahim Taban
  • Roberto Stasi
  • Mohammad SheikhMozafari

Keywords:

Sustainable design, agricultural waste

Abstract

This study explores the acoustic absorption and thermal insulation properties of corn husk fiber (CHF) as a sustainable construction material. The results show impressive noise reduction coefficients (0.36-0.60) and effective thermal conductivities (0.038-0.042) for CHF. Notably, CHF's thermal insulation remains unaffected by moisture content. The research employs the Dunn and Davern (DD) model and an optimized DD model using the Nelder-Mead simplex algorithm, with the latter providing highly accurate acoustic predictions. These findings highlight the potential of CHF as an eco-friendly and efficient material for sound absorption and thermal insulation in construction.

 

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Published

2024-04-01

How to Cite

1.
Berardi U, Fattahi M, Taban E, Stasi R, SheikhMozafari M. Waste Corn Husk Fibers for Sound Absorption Applications. Canadian Acoustics [Internet]. 2024 Apr. 1 [cited 2024 Nov. 24];51(3):v-vi. Available from: https://jcaa.caa-aca.ca/index.php/jcaa/article/view/4129

Issue

Vol. 51 No. 3 (2023): Proceedings of Acoustics Week in Canada 2023 Conference

Section

Article - Engineering Acoustics / Noise Control

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