The preparation of an insulator material using renewable sources and application of palm oil tree – A Review

Abstract

Excessive heat will cause discomfort while doing daily life even the use of electrical items such as fans and air conditioner are not entirely helpful. This is because the building does not have a layer to absorb the heat. Then, the best initiative to lessen the heat in building is by adding thermal insulation material into the building material. Past researcher shown most thermal insulators used are fiberglass, mineral wool, polystyrene and polyurethane foam. However, there are some flaws with the thermal insulator that cause new ideas to emerge namely cellulose. Cellulose is an insoluble substance that is a major component of plant cell walls and vegetable fibres such as cotton. Normally cellulose can be found in the plants. By cause to the increasing surplus of oil palm trees then the use of cellulose in oil palm is the best. This paper review discusses about preparation of an insulator material using renewable sources and application of palm oil tree.