Mein: Journal of Mechanical, Electrical & Industrial Technology
Vol. 1 No. 2 (2024): MEIN : Journal of Mechanical, Electrical & Industrial Technology

Potential for Utilizing Organic Waste as a Heat-Insulating Composite

Rabani, Azami (Unknown)
Indrawan, Roger (Unknown)
Sabrina, Nanda Eka (Unknown)
Rimantho, Dino (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
22 Oct 2024

Abstract

The ever-increasing global population growth has a direct impact on residential building demand, which often does not keep pace with construction growth. This condition leads to an increase in housing density and a decrease in construction quality, which contributes to excessive heat inside homes. Therefore, this research explores the use of organic waste, specifically reeds and young coconut fiber, as environmentally friendly thermal materials to reduce dependence on artificial energy and its negative impacts. The high cellulose content in reeds and the fiber in young coconut fiber is a combination that has the potential to create an effective heat absorber. Product composition material testing was carried out using a thermogun, and the results were analyzed using the one-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) method. This research aims to utilize the potential of organic waste to produce insulation that can reduce heat temperatures in buildings, with the hope of finding alternative materials that are more sustainable and environmentally friendly.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

mein

Publisher

Subject

Chemical Engineering, Chemistry & Bioengineering Control & Systems Engineering Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Electrical & Electronics Engineering Engineering

Description

The Journal of Mechanical, Electrical and Industrial Technology (MEIN) aims to publish theoretical and empirical articles that are aimed to contrast and extend existing theories and build new theories that contribute to advancing our understanding of phenomena related to 3 (three) different fields. ...