Hemp Based Thermal Insulation Materials
Hemp-based insulation materials demonstrate thermal conductivity values between 0.038-0.040 W/mK, positioning them competitively against conventional mineral wool (0.032-0.044 W/mK). These natural fiber composites offer additional benefits through moisture buffering capacity—typically absorbing 15-20% of their weight in moisture without compromising thermal performance—and density ranges of 30-45 kg/m³ that enable structural stability while maintaining workability.
The engineering challenge lies in optimizing the balance between thermal performance, moisture management, and fire resistance while maintaining the material's environmental advantages.
This page brings together solutions from recent research—including hemp-PCM composites for enhanced thermal regulation, biopolymer binding systems that improve durability, fiber treatments for fire resistance, and spray-application technologies. These and other approaches focus on practical implementations that meet building codes while preserving hemp's inherent sustainability benefits.
1. Hemp Insulation Plate with Integrated Reinforcement Layer and Seamless Surface Configuration
MARTIN KAMPERSCHROER, 2025
Hemp insulation plate for wall or roof areas that eliminates the need for additional cladding while maintaining superior insulation performance. The plate integrates with existing structural elements through a reinforced layer between the hemp mat and a horizontal reinforcement, creating a seamless, continuous surface. This innovative approach preserves the natural properties of hemp fibers, which maintain their insulation effectiveness even after water exposure and drying, while eliminating the need for additional hydrophobic coatings.
2. Composite Insulation Panels with Hemp Fiber and Bark-Based Core
UNIV PRZYRODNICZY W POZNANIU, 2024
Acoustic and thermal insulation panels made from hemp fibers and bark, which enable effective sound absorption while minimizing weight and maintaining structural integrity. The panels combine a hygroscopic hemp layer with a bark-based core, which is applied to a veneer substrate. The combination of pressure and temperature treatment during manufacturing creates a composite material with enhanced sound absorption properties. The panels can be produced with varying core thicknesses, allowing customization for specific acoustic requirements.
3. Biomass-Based Building Panels with Controlled Reaction-Induced Thermal Insulation
DEHUA TB NEW DECORATION MATERIAL CO LTD, 2024
Thermally insulated biomass-based building panels with enhanced thermal performance through controlled water-induced green production. The process involves a controlled reaction between biomass particles and potassium hydroxide solution, followed by controlled cooling to form a thermally insulating panel. This approach enables the production of panels with superior thermal performance while maintaining environmental sustainability.
4. Thermal Insulation Panel with Plant-Based Fibers and Hot-Melt Fiber Binder Containing Flame Retardant Additive
GREEN TECH IND S R L, 2024
Thermal insulation panel for buildings comprising plant-based fibers and a binder comprising hot-melt fibers. The panel combines plant fibers with a binder comprising hot-melt fibers, where the hot-melt fibers bind the plant fibers together. The plant fibers are preferably rice straw and/or rice husk. The hot-melt fibers have a flame retardant additive with a LOI index ranging from 30 to 38. The panel achieves improved thermal insulation performance compared to conventional plant-based insulation materials while maintaining health safety.
5. Biomass Composite Building Material with Hemp Straw Matrix and Ceramic Infrared Radiation Powder
Jilin University, JILIN UNIVERSITY, 2021
Biomass composite thermal insulation building material made from hemp straw, which provides enhanced thermal insulation properties through a combination of natural insulation materials and advanced surface treatments. The material combines hemp straw as a matrix with ceramic infrared radiation powder for enhanced thermal performance, while incorporating natural components like tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol to improve biocompatibility and safety.
6. Hemp Fiber Insulation with Biopolymer Binder and Variable Hemp Content
IND NATURE LTD, 2021
Hemp-based insulation product comprising a hemp-based material bound by a biopolymer binder, where the hemp content is optimized to achieve the desired mechanical and thermal performance characteristics. The product achieves superior performance through the use of hemp fibers that are optimized to achieve at least 50% by weight, with the possibility of achieving 100% hemp content. The hemp fibers are bound by a biopolymer binder that is specifically formulated to enhance the product's thermal and acoustic properties. The resulting insulation product has improved durability and handling characteristics compared to conventional insulation materials.
7. Composite Insulation Material with Hemp Fibers, Phase-Change Materials, and Industrial Waste Components
BOZOK UENIVERSITESI OEZEL KALEM REKTOERLUEK, 2021
A composite building material for insulation that combines hemp fibers with phase-change materials and industrial waste components. The material comprises a matrix component comprising hemp fibers and industrial waste materials, with phase-change materials incorporated to enhance thermal performance. The composite material achieves high strength, low thermal conductivity, and phase-change properties while maintaining low weight and recyclability. The hemp fibers provide natural insulation properties, while the phase-change materials enhance thermal comfort. The material can be formulated with lime, slag, calcite, silica fume, fly ash, and metakaolin as binding agents.
8. Sprayable Hemp-Based Composition with Mineral Additives and pH-Adjusted Binding Properties
MICHIGAN MEDICAL HEMP L L C, 2021
Sprayable hemp-based compositions for construction and plumbing applications that offer enhanced fire resistance, strength, and insulation properties. The compositions comprise hemp fibers, mineral additives, and water, with specific mineral components such as potassium, magnesium, calcium, or phosphorus. The mineral pH range is between 7.5 and 8.5, ensuring optimal binding properties. This innovative composition enables efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly construction and plumbing solutions that can be easily applied using spray technology.
9. Method for Producing Semi-Non-Combustible Insulation Material Using Flame Retardant-Infused Hemp Fibers and Nonwoven Web Formation
UNITRON CO LTD, Unitron Co., Ltd., 2021
Manufacturing method for a semi-non-combustible insulation material that combines excellent thermal insulation, antibacterial properties, and flame retardancy through natural hemp fiber. The method involves a two-step process: first, a flame retardant liquid is prepared through a water-dispersed polyurethane production process. The liquid is then sprayed into natural hemp fibers through high-pressure spraying, ensuring uniform distribution and penetration. The fibers undergo a drying step, followed by a nonwoven web formation process that incorporates jute and low-melting resin fibers. The final product is a dense, flame-retardant insulation material with enhanced thermal performance and antimicrobial properties.
10. Composite Insulation Material of Hemp Fiber, Wool, and Bioplastic Fiber
KAMENISTAK IGOR ING, 2021
Natural composite insulation material comprising hemp fiber and wool, with up to 10% natural bioplastic fiber. The material combines the thermal and sound insulation properties of natural fibers with the biodegradable properties of polylactic acid (PLA) fibers. The combination provides a sustainable insulation solution that addresses environmental concerns while maintaining performance.
11. Method for Integrating Expandable Graphite into Natural Fiber Insulation for Flame Retardancy
Fernando Tahmouresinia, 2020
A method for enhancing flame retardancy of natural fiber insulation materials through the incorporation of expandable graphite. The method involves mixing natural fibers with fine graphite particles, which are then processed into a uniform dispersion. The dispersion is applied to the natural fibers during processing, forming a strong bond between the fibers and graphite. This composite material exhibits improved flame retardancy and reduced smoldering behavior compared to conventional natural fiber insulation products. The graphite particles enhance the natural fibers' resistance to ignition and re-ignition, ensuring effective fire protection in building classes 4 and 5.
12. Thermal Insulation Material Comprising Recycled Wastepaper, Hemp Fibers, Bi-Component Binder, and Preservative Additive
BALTICFLOC SIA, 2020
Thermal insulation material made from recycled wastepaper, hemp fibers, bi-component binder, and an additive to provide environmentally friendly insulation with improved microbiological resistance and pest prevention. The insulation has a thickness of 50-250mm and contains 50% recycled wastepaper fibers, 20% hemp fibers, 24.5-26.5% bi-component binder, and 4% preservative additive. The recycled wastepaper is crushed paper like glossy paper, magazines, cardboard, etc. The hemp fibers are 5-8mm long. The binder is a polyester fiber core with an ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer sheath that melts at 100°C. The additive contains sulphamidic acid, aluminum hydro
13. Composite Insulation Material Comprising Fly Ash and Hemp Fiber with Aluminum Sulfate Treatment
ZHEJIANG INDUSTRY POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE, 2020
A waste-to-insulation material that combines fly ash and hemp fiber to create a carbon-neutral building insulation system. The material utilizes a patented process where fly ash and hemp fiber are mixed together in a specific ratio, then treated with an aluminum sulfate solution to enhance dispersion. This composite material achieves superior thermal performance while minimizing environmental impact through its carbon-neutral production process.
14. Building Panel with Hemp Extract Binder and Wood Fiber Framework
UNIV SEOUL IND COOP FOUND, 2019
Building panel with enhanced thermal insulation performance, low manufacturing cost, and improved sound insulation. The panel combines a natural, low-cost binding agent derived from hemp extract with wood fibers for its structural framework. The hemp extract binder replaces conventional organic binders, while the wood fibers provide superior mechanical strength and thermal conductivity. The panel's unique combination of natural binding agent and wood fibers enables effective thermal insulation while maintaining sound insulation properties. The binding agent also reduces environmental impact compared to traditional flame-retardant materials.
15. Hemp-Lime Wall System with Load-Bearing Hemp-Lime Concrete Assembly and Variable Form Configurations
KUERI GABOR, 2019
A hemp-lime wall system that combines the thermal insulation benefits of hemp-lime bricks with the structural integrity of a load-bearing wall. The system comprises a hemp-lime concrete wall assembly that can be produced in either block form or as a hollow mold, with the latter offering easier site delivery and assembly. The hemp-lime bricks have been developed to achieve high compressive strength while maintaining excellent thermal insulation properties, making them suitable for load-bearing applications without traditional scaffolding.
16. Biomass Fiber Insulation with Controlled Intumescent Fire Retardant System
GUTEX HOLZFASERPLATTENWERK H HENSELMANN GMBH + CO KG, 2018
Fire-resistant insulation made from renewable biomass fibers and a controlled intumescent fire retardant. The insulation incorporates fibers from wood-based panels and a fire retardant that expands upon heat, preventing ignition of the fibers. The expansion is achieved through controlled intumescent fire retardants, such as expandable graphite, which form a protective barrier when heated. The insulation achieves class B1 fire performance and reduced critical heat input compared to traditional materials.
17. Hemp-Perlite Composite Insulation Mortar with Binder Matrix
LISBONIS CHAUX GRASSES LCG, 2018
Hemp-based insulation mortar for building construction, comprising a mixture of hemp insulation and perlite insulation in a binder matrix. The mortar combines hemp fibers with perlite aggregate, achieving improved thermal insulation properties through synergistic performance. The hemp fibers enhance fire resistance while perlite maintains low thermal conductivity, while the binder matrix provides structural integrity. The composition can be formulated with natural hydraulic binders like lime, cement, or lime-based binders, and can be applied as a spray or liquid coating. The hemp and perlite combination offers enhanced carbon balance compared to traditional insulation materials.
18. Thermal-Phonic Insulating Panel with Wire-Stitched Plant Material and Natural Flame Retardant Treatment
SARTRE GALAAD, 2018
A semi-rigid thermal-phonic insulating panel made from plant material secured by wire-stitching, with or without binder, treated with natural flame retardants, and optionally covered with a natural fiber surface. The panel combines natural insulation properties with a unique textile stitch pattern that enhances thermal performance while maintaining structural integrity. The treatment process incorporates natural flame retardants and antifungal agents, while the natural fiber surface provides additional thermal insulation. The panel can be used as a standalone insulation material or integrated into building construction for thermal and sound insulation applications.
19. Composite Material with Gel-Infused Plant Fibers for Enhanced Flame Retardancy and Thermal Insulation
ANHUI HUAQI AUTO DECORATION CO LTD, 2018
Plant-based materials with enhanced flame retardancy and thermal insulation properties, utilizing plant fibers as a primary component. The materials incorporate plant fibers with inherent voids, which are filled with a gel phase to improve thermal performance. The gel phase enhances flame retardancy through its thermal insulation properties while maintaining the structural integrity of the plant fibers. This innovative approach addresses the limitations of traditional plant-based materials in flame retardancy and thermal insulation while leveraging the unique properties of plant fibers.
20. Process for Producing Insulation Panels from Natural Fibers with Flame Retardant Treatment
NAPORO KLIMA INSULATION GMBH, 2016
A process for producing flame-resistant insulation panels made from renewable natural fibers, achieving both thermal insulation and fire protection without compromising mechanical properties. The process involves combining shredded plant material with a binder to create a web, followed by treatment with an aqueous flame retardant solution. The web is then formed into batts with a top and bottom layer, with the top layer treated with the flame retardant solution. This innovative approach enables the production of flame-resistant insulation panels that can be used in building construction without compromising thermal performance.
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