X-ray diffraction study on new organic- natural building materials

Abstract

Sustainable constructions aim to use recycled products and renewable natural materials to minimize resource consumption and primary energy, but also to enhance the quality of life. The development of new organic natural products based on renewable resources which connect the environment with buildings is a must. The reason for bringing new organic materials on the market is because of the building sector becoming the largest consumer of natural resources. The focus of this study is on the hemp based materials. The hemp plant is a renewable natural resource with an annual regeneration. Hemp has the capacity to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere in the entire period of its existence. However, a deeper understanding of the interaction between the raw materials of the composites materials based on hemp shiv and white cement is needed. An X –ray diffraction for identifying the mineral composition was made on the raw materials, but also on the composite materials resulted.