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Experimental Investigation on Composites Incorporating Rice Husk Nanoparticles for Environmental Noise Management
Journal of Environmental Management
  • Jeiser Rendón
  • Carlos H. C. Giraldo, Missouri University of Science and Technology
  • Keitumetse Cathrine Monyake
  • Lana Alagha, Missouri University of Science and Technology
  • Henry A. Colorado
Abstract

Environmental noise characteristics are determined by factors besides its source. One such factor is reverberation time, which in city canyons tends to be high due to the reflective characteristics of materials commonly used in building facades. Incorporating sound absorbing materials into building facades can help improve urban environments. This research evaluates different facade materials (concrete mix, mortar mix, vinyl spackling, and epoxy resin) incorporated with rice husk nanoparticles (NPs). Rice husk, in addition to presenting good properties for acoustic absorption, is one of the main agricultural wastes worldwide. Additionally, the characteristic of rice husk nanoparticles is correlated with milling time (longer grinding times enhance production of rice husk NPs). Sound absorption coefficients levels increase for compounds with a greater amount of rice husk NPs.

Third Department
Mining Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
  • Environmental Noise,
  • Nanoparticles,
  • Rice Husk,
  • Sound Absorbing Materials,
  • Urban Facade
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2023 Elsevier, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
1-1-2023
Publication Date
01 Jan 2023
PubMed ID
36274312
Disciplines
Citation Information
Jeiser Rendón, Carlos H. C. Giraldo, Keitumetse Cathrine Monyake, Lana Alagha, et al.. "Experimental Investigation on Composites Incorporating Rice Husk Nanoparticles for Environmental Noise Management" Journal of Environmental Management Vol. 325 (2023) ISSN: 1095-8630; 0301-4797
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/lana-alagha/38/