Researchers from the Zhejiang University - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Institute (ZJUI), including Ye Fengyang, a 2022 Master’s student in Civil and Hydraulic Engineering of ZJUI, and Wei Hanlin, a 2023 doctoral student in Structural Engineering of ZJUI, ZJUI Professor Xiao Yan, and Professor Cristoforo Demartino from Roma Tre University, have published a comprehensive review titled “Bio-based insulation materials in sustainable constructions: A review of environmental, thermal and acoustic insulation, durability, and mechanical performances” in Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews (IF 16.3).

The paper reviews 395 studies on bio-based insulation—derived from bamboo, wood, hemp, rice husks, and bagasse—highlighting their low-carbon footprint, thermal and acoustic properties, durability, and mechanical performance. Compared to traditional glass fiber and foam plastics, these renewable materials consume less energy in production, can even achieve near-zero or negative carbon footprints, and align with sustainable building goals.This work provides a valuable database and practical guidance for both researchers and practitioners, supporting the adoption of bio-based materials in low-carbon, eco-friendly construction.

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