Orientador: Saletiér Buzetti / Banca: Orivaldo Arf / Banca: Morel de Passos e Carvalho / Banca: Itamar Andrioli / Banca: José Frederico Centurion / Resumo: O nitrogênio é o nutriente que geralmente mais influencia no rendimento de grãos de arroz, tendo sua dinâmica no sistema solo-planta alterada pelo manejo utilizado. Com o objetivo de avaliar a produtividade e quantidade de nutrientes da fitomassa de plantas de cobertura do solo e o efeito do uso isolado e combinado de adubos verdes e uréia como fontes de nitrogênio para o arroz de terras altas na implantação do sistema plantio direto, foi conduzido um experimento durante o ano agrícola 2001/02 na Fazenda Experimental da UNESP/FEIS, no município de Selvíria- MS, em área de Latossolo Vermelho Distroférrico. O delineamento experimental utilizado foi o de blocos casualizados, com 24 tratamentos e quatro repetições, dispostos em esquema fatorial 4x2x3, constituído de quatro sistemas de cobertura do solo: mucuna-preta, crotalária, milheto e pousio, dois cultivares de arroz: Primavera e IAC-202 e três níveis de N-uréia: 0, 50 e 100 kg ha-1. Para solo, realizaram-se avaliações químicas nas camadas de 0,0 a 0,10, 0,10 a 0,20 e 0,20 a 0,30 m, para pH, Ca, Mg, P, K, MO, H+Al e Al, N-total, e N mineral (NH4 + e NO- 3). Determinou-se a produtividade de fitomassa seca das plantas de cobertura e da vegetação espontânea (pousio); concentração de nutrientes nos adubos verdes, vegetação espontânea e na cultura do arroz à época do florescimento; ciclo e altura do arroz; número de panículas e colmos férteis m-2; número de espiguetas (total, chochas e granadas), rendimento de grãos no benefício, de inteiros e quebrados, além da produtividade de grãos. A sucessão crotalária-arroz foi a que promoveu maior produtividade de grãos, sendo o IAC-202 o cultivar mais produtivo. O milheto apresentou maior produtividade de fitomassa seca, sendo a melhor opção dentre as espécies de cobertura do solo avaliadas. As doses de N aumentaram linearmente a produtividade de grãos... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo) / Abstract: Nitrogen is the nutrient that usually more influences in the rice yield. It has a complex dynamic in the soil-plant system being it changed by soil management. This study was conducted at Experimental Station of UNESP/FEIS, located in Selvíria-MS country, in a dystroferric Red Latosol (Haplustox) with the objective of evaluating the productivity and amount of nutrients from mass of covering plants of soil and the effect of the isolated and combined use of covering plants and fallow besides urea as sources of nitrogen for the highlands rice in the implantation of the no till system during the agricultural year 2001/02. The used experimental design was a randomized blocks with 24 treatments and four repetitions, disposed in a factorial scheme 4x2x3, constituted of four systems of covering plants of the soil: velvet bean, sunn hemp, millet and spontaneous vegetation (fallow); two rice cultivars: Primavera and IAC-202; and three N doses: 0, 50 and 100 kg ha-1 (Urea). It was evaluated: Soil chemical analysis in the layers from 0.0 to 0.10, 0.10 to 0.20 and 0.20 to 0.30 m, for pH, Ca, Mg, P, K, OM, H+Al and Al, N-total, and N mineral (NH4 + and NO3 -); the productivity of dry matter of the covering plants and of the spontaneous vegetation (fallow); concentration of nutrients in the covering plants, spontaneous vegetation and in the rice crop at flowering; cycle and height of the rice; panicles number and stems fertile m-2; spikelets number, grain quality, besides grain yield. The succession sunn hemp - rice promoted larger grain yield, being IAC-202 the cultivar more productive. The millet presented larger productivity of dry matter, being the best option among the species of covering plants. The doses of N increased the grain yield lineally, but they did not interfere in the mass of 1000 grains and in grain quality. The increase of the doses of N decreased the number... (Complete abstract click electronic access below) / Doutor

Made available in DSpace on 2014-06-11T19:29:41Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2009-08-29Bitstream added on 2014-06-13T18:59:22Z : No. of bitstreams: 1 gonzaga_rl_me_ilha.pdf: 1503599 bytes, checksum: a08cfd9c4e66c22768a96df3074569a8 (MD5) / Nas últimas décadas o SPD (Sistema de Plantio Direto) tem sido adotado pela maioria dos produtores de grãos na região dos cerrados, porém nesse tipo de sistema de cultivo, há um grande questionamento quanto às propriedades físicoquímicas dos solos no decorrer da sua implantação. O objetivo do presente trabalho foi de avaliar e correlacionar os possíveis efeitos de dois sistemas de preparo do solo (direto e convencional), quatro culturas de cobertura (crotalária+milheto, sorgo, crotalária e milheto) e uma área em pousio e dois sistemas de manejo do milho (rotação e monocultura), nas propriedades físicoquimicas de um Latossolo Vermelho de textura argilosa, na safra 2006/2007, após oito anos sob os tratamentos descritos. O trabalho foi desenvolvido na área experimental da Faculdade de Engenharia/UNESP - Campus de Ilha Solteira, localizada no município de Selvíria - MS. Foi feita uma análise conjunta, considerando os dois sistemas de preparo de solo e dentro de cada um deles dois blocos casualizados, com os fatores culturas de cobertura e sistemas manejo do milho segundo um esquema em faixas. Foram realizadas as seguintes avaliações na cultura do milho: produção de matéria seca, altura de plantas; altura de inserção da espiga; produção de grãos e peso de 100 grãos. A caracterização química da área foi realizada com a retirada de amostras nas profundidades 0-5; 5-10; 10-20 e 20-40 cm. Foram determinados o pH e os teores de M.O, P, K, Ca, Mg, H+Al e Al e calculados os valores de SB, T e V%. As propriedades físicas avaliadas foram: macro, micro, porosidade total e densidade do solo, nas profundidades de 0-10, 10-20 e 20-40 cm. Os resultados obtidos permitiram concluir que: - o sistema convencional de preparo do solo favorece a produção de matéria seca pelas culturas de cobertura; o milheto e sorgo são culturas de cobertura... / In the last few decades the no tillage system has been adopted for the majority of the producers of grains in the Cerrado region, however in this type of soil management system, it has a great questioning how much to the properties physical-chemistry of ground in elapsing of its implantation. The objective of the present work was to evaluate and to correlate the possible effect of two soil management systems (no tillage and conventional), four cover crops (sun hemp + millet, sorghum, sunn hemp and millet) and an follow area with weeds and two crop rotation (monoculture and crop rotation with soybean), in the properties physical-chemistries of a Red Latossol of clayed texture, in harvest 2006/2007, after eight years under the described treatments. The work was developed in the experimental area of the FE/UNESP – Ilha Solteira campus, located in the county of Selvíria – Mato Grosso do Sul State, Brazil. A joint analysis was made, considering the two soil management systems and of each one of them two blocks, with the factors cover crops and crop rotation of the maize according to a project in bands. The following evaluations in the culture of the maize had been carried through: production of dry matter, height of plants; height of insertion of the spike; yield grains and weight of 100 grains. The chemical characterization of the area was carried through with the withdrawal of samples in the depths 0.0 – 0.5; 0.5 – 0.10; 0.10 – 0.20 and 0.20 – 0.40 m. They had been determined pH and the levels of organic matter, P, K, Ca, Mg, H+Al and Al and calculated the values of SB, T and V%. The evaluated physical properties had been: macro, micro, total porosity and soil density, in the depths of 0.0 – 0.10, 0.10 – 0.20 and 0.20 – 0.40 m. The conclusions was: the conventional soil management system favors the yield of dry matter for the cover crops; millet and sorghum are cover crops... (Complete abstract click electronic access below)

L’optimisation des performances énergétiques du bâtiment et la réduction des émissions de CO2 générées par le secteur de la construction sont devenus des enjeux majeurs. Il s’agit non seulement de réduire considérablement les consommations d’énergie liées au chauffage et à la climatisation durant la période de fonctionnement des bâtiments mais aussi de choisir des matériaux à faible impact carbone en privilégiant l’utilisation de ressources renouvelables et locales. Ces dernières années ont vu naître un intérêt croissant pour les bétons de chanvre. Ces agromatériaux associent un granulat végétal issu de la tige du chanvre avec un liant minéral. Il en résulte un matériau isolant qui présente une certaine efficacité à réguler les variations de température et d’humidité. Considérés comme multifonctionnels, les bétons de chanvre constituent une alternative écologique aux enveloppes traditionnelles. Face aux matériaux à isolation répartie comme le béton cellulaire ou la brique dont l’impact carbone est élevé, les bétons de chanvre présentent l’inconvénient d’être peu résistants mécaniquement et sont de ce fait associés à une structure porteuse. Ce travail de thèse s’inscrit dans une démarche visant d’une part à diversifier la ressource végétale utilisée pour la confection des agromatériaux de construction en développant un béton innovant incorporant les balles de riz de Camargue et d’autre part à étudier certains procédés dans l’optique d’améliorer les performances mécaniques de ces matériaux après les premiers mois de cure. Le premier objectif a consisté à caractériser la balle de riz naturelle préalablement à son association avec un liant à base de chaux. Les caractéristiques propres au granulat de balles de riz se sont traduites par la fabrication d’un agrobéton moins dosé en eau et de densité apparente plus élevée que celle du béton de chanvre (en restant inférieure à 800 kg.m-3). La conductivité thermique du béton à base de balles de riz s’est montrée similaire à celle du béton de chanvre pour un ratio massique « liant/granulat (L/G) » identique. En revanche, les performances mécaniques en compression se sont révélées plus faibles pour le béton à base de balles de riz après 1 mois de cure à 20°C et 50%HR.Le second axe de travail s’est porté sur le suivi temporel des caractéristiques mécaniques et du durcissement du liant jusqu’à 10 mois de conservation soit à 20°C et 50%HR soit en conditions extérieures. Les bétons de chanvre se sont caractérisés par un gain de résistance en compression plus favorable que celui observé sur les bétons de balles de riz malgré une cinétique de durcissement du liant équivalente. Cette conservation naturelle a été comparée à une cure en carbonatation accélérée (CO2). Les résultats ont montré que ce procédé a permis d’obtenir une résistance en compression 2 mois après la fabrication des éprouvettes équivalente à celle obtenue après 10 mois de conservation à l’extérieur. Considérant que la résistance mécanique du béton à base de balles de riz est limitée par la liaison mécanique liant/particule, ce travail s’est porté également sur l’effet d’un traitement des particules à l’eau de chaux saturée. S’il s’est montré inefficace pour le béton de chanvre, il a permis d’améliorer la résistance en compression des bétons à base de balles de riz.Enfin, cette étude a traité de l’effet d’une cure humide (95%HR) et d’une élévation de température (50°C) sur le durcissement du liant et l’acquisition des résistances mécaniques à court terme. L’étude a été préalablement menée sur des mortiers de chaux. Les résultats ont montré que ce type de cure permet une très forte augmentation de la résistance mécanique du liant après 28 jours par un effet cinétique sur les réactions d’hydratation. Toutefois, ces conditions de cure ont entrainé une perturbation de la zone de transition entre le liant et la particule et par conséquent une dégradation des propriétés mécaniques des agrobétons. / The improvement of building energy efficiency and the reduction of CO2 emissions from the construction industry have become a major issue over the last years. We need to cut the energy consumption linked to heating and cooling of buildings during their operating period but also to choose materials with low carbon footprint using renewable and local resources.Hemp concretes are more and more used in green construction. These bio-based building materials consist of hemp-derived aggregates mixed with mineral binders and water. These concretes have attractive insulating properties and present some effectiveness in buffering variations of temperature and humidity in buildings. Considered as a multifunctional material, hemp concrete can offer an eco-friendly alternative to traditional building envelopes but have the disadvantage of being very low strength. Unlike cellular concrete or clay bricks, hemp concretes cannot be used as load-bearing materials but for infilling walls with a wood timber frame. The aim of this thesis work is, on the one hand, to diversify plant aggregates used for the manufacturing of bio-based concretes by developing an innovative material based on local rice husk from the Camargue area and on the other hand to investigate some processes in order to increase mechanical strength of these materials after the first months of curing. The first objective of this work was to characterize rice husks prior to incorporating them in a lime-based mix. Intrinsic features of rice husks led to the manufacturing of a new bio-based concrete designed with a lower water content and a higher apparent density than hemp concrete (by remaining below 800 kg.m-3). Thermal conductivity of rice husk concrete was comparable to that of hemp concrete for a given « binder on aggregates (B/A) » mass ratio. Nevertheless, mechanical performances in compression have proved lower for the rice husk concrete after one month of hardening at 20°C and 50%RH. The second line of the work dealt with the evolution of mechanical properties and binder hardening over time. Specimens were cured during 10 months either at 20°C and 50%RH or exposed outdoors. Hemp concrete exhibited a higher compressive strength gain over time than that achieved for rice husk concrete despite a same hardening kinetics. This curing under natural carbonation was compared to an accelerated one (CO2 curing). Accelerated carbonation provided the opportunity to obtain the same compressive after 2 months than that reached after the outdoor exposure during 10 months. Considering that compressive strength of rice husk concrete is restricted by the bonding strength between the binder and the aggregates, this work also focused on the effect of a lime-water treatment of plant aggregates. This latter was not efficient for hemp concrete but increased compressive strength of rice husk concrete. Finally, the effect of a moist curing (95%RH) and elevated temperature (50°C) on binder hardening and strength development of bio-based concretes was investigated. This aspect was also studied on lime-based mortars. The results showed that this type of curing led to a strong increase of mechanical strength for the binder after 28 days due to kinetic effects on hydration reactions. Nevertheless, these curing conditions were detrimental to the transition zone between the binder and the plant aggregates and consequently counterproductive for the mechanical performances of bio-based concretes.

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of the incorporation of two Sunn hemp species, organic and chemical fertilizers in the characteristics of development and production of okra, in soil chemical properties, in the infestation of nematodes and weeds and in soil water tension. The study was conducted in the experimental area Projeto Pequeno Produtor Grande Empreendedor of Instituto Gbarbosa, in partnership with Universidade Federal de Sergipe, located in the city of Itabaiana 56 km from the Capital, Aracaju - SE. Were used 16 treatments, are these: testimony, incorporation of Crotalaria juncea, incorporation of Crotalaria spectabilis and incorporation of both; with organic manures and organic manure with incorporation of sunn hemp; with chemical fertilizers and chemical fertilizers with incorporation of sunn hemp; with both fertilizers and both fertilizers with sunn hemp. Were evaluated the characteristics of development, plant height, leaf length and width, stem diameter, dry and fresh leaves, production characteristics, number, weight, fruit size and productivity. Were also evaluated soil characteristics, moisture, weed and nematode galls. The sunn hemp didn t show improvements in most of treatments, possibly due to the first cycle of cultivation. The sampling period of 107 days was too short, being determinant for productivity. The treatments with organic manure were the best for all features of development and production with larger plants, larger leaves, more marketable fruits per plant and higher productivities, with maximum productivity obtained in the treatment 14 (organic manure + chemical + C. juncea) (10.05 t ha-1). C. spectabilis showed higher concentration of nutrients, being 31.01, 23.41 and 5.03 g.kg-1 of N, P and K respectively. C. juncea showed 23.4 t ha-1 of fresh matter, greater than C. spectabilis. Green manure increased only for the variables of size of leaves, and promoted improvements in soil chemical properties. The chemical fertilizer resulted in higher levels of soil K, while the organic fertilizer with the use of crotalárias led to higher values of organic matter (O.M.) in the soil. All treatments were with moisture above field capacity. / O objetivo neste trabalho foi verificar o efeito da incorporação de duas espécies de crotalárias, adubação orgânica e química nas características de desenvolvimento e produção do quiabeiro, nas características químicas do solo, na infestação de nematoides e plantas invasoras e na tensão de água no solo. O trabalho foi realizado na área experimental do Projeto Pequeno Produtor Grande Empreendedor do Instituto Gbarbosa em parceria com a Universidade Federal de Sergipe situada no município de Itabaiana localizada a 56 Km da capital, Aracaju - SE. Foram utilizados 16 tratamentos, sendo: testemunha, incorporação de Crotalaria juncea, incorporação de Crotalaria spectabilis, incorporação das duas crotalárias; com adubação orgânica, e adubação orgânica mais crotalárias; com adubação química e com adubação química mais crotalárias; com as duas adubações e as duas adubações mais crotalárias. Foram avaliadas as características de desenvolvimento (altura de plantas, largura e comprimento de folhas, diâmetro do caule, matéria seca e fresca de folhas) e as características de produção (número, peso, tamanho de frutos e a produtividade). Ainda foram avaliadas as características do solo, umidade, plantas invasoras e galhas de nematoides. As crotalárias não se destacaram na maioria dos tratamentos, possivelmente por ser o primeiro ciclo de utilização. O período de colheita de 107 dias foi curto, sendo determinante para a produtividade. Os tratamentos com adubação orgânica foram os melhores para todas as características de desenvolvimento e produção, com plantas maiores, folhas maiores, mais frutos comerciais por planta e as maiores produtividades, com produtividade máxima obtida no tratamento 14 (adubação orgânica + química + C. juncea) (10,05 t ha-1). A C. spectabilis apresentou maior concentração de nutrientes, sendo 31,01; 5,03 e 23,41g.kg-1 de N, P e K respectivamente. C. juncea apresentou 23,4 t ha-1 de matéria fresca superior a C. spectabilis. A adubação verde proporcionou incremento apenas para as variáveis de tamanho de folhas, e favoreceu melhorias nos atributos químicos do solo. A adubação química favoreceu os maiores teores de K no solo, enquanto a adubação orgânica juntamente com a utilização de crotalárias proporcionou maiores valores de matéria orgânica (M.O.) no solo. Todos os tratamentos ficaram com a umidade acima da capacidade de campo.

Dans un contexte de performance énergétique et de durabilité dans le secteur du bâtiment, la maîtrise du comportement hygrothermique des matériaux d'enveloppe, notamment hygroscopiques, est essentielle. Les travaux réalisés concernent la compréhension et la modélisation des transferts de chaleur et d'humidité au sein d'une paroi multicouche de bâtiment composée de matériaux biosourcés.Une attention particulière est portée sur les phénomènes d'hystérésis observés sur les isothermes de sorption. Un modèle numérique 1D développé sur COMSOL Multiphysics est exploité pour simuler en régime transitoire les champs de température et de pression de vapeur dans trois situations. La première concerne l'étude du comportement hygrothermique de matériaux fortement hygroscopique (béton de chanvre) et faiblement hygroscopiques (enduits à base de chaux) soumis à diverses variations cycliques d'humidité relative. Un bon accord est constaté entre les simulations et des mesures d'humidité relative, de température et de teneur en eau. Néanmoins, les résultats présentent une forte sensibilité aux propriétés hydriques. Dans un second temps, une étude est menée sur une paroi de béton de chanvre instrumentée placée dans une enceinte bi-climatique et exposée à des variations de température et d'humidité relative. La confrontation des évolutions mesurées et calculées montre la nécessité de bien définir le champ de teneur en eau initiale. La dernière étude concerne une paroi multicouche (béton de chanvre et enduits). Il apparaît que les enduits jouent un rôle important sur le comportement de la paroi et il est nécessaire de prendre en compte l'influence de la température sur les courbes de sorption. / In a context of energy efficiency and durability in the field of building, the understanding of hygrothermal behaviour of building materials, especially hygroscopic ones, is essential. This study aim to understand and model heat and moisture transfers in a multi-layer building wall made of biosourced materials. We focus in particular on hysteretic phenomena observed on sorption isotherms. A one-dimensional numerical model developed with the COMSOL Multiphysics software is used to simulate transient temperature and vapour pressure in three situations. The first one is about the hygrothermal behaviour of materials, highly hygroscopic (hemp concrete) and lowly hygroscopic (lime-based plasters), exposed to several cyclical variations of relative humidity. A good agreement is observed between simulated and measured values of relative humidity, temperature and moisture content. However, results are highly sensitive to hydric properties. Then, a study is performed on an instrumented hemp-concrete wall built in a bi-climatic chamber and exposed to simultaneous temperature and relative humidity variations. The confrontation between measured and simulated values shows the importance of initial moisture content.

L’agro-composite de chanvre/amidon est un nouveau matériau 100% végétal constitué d'amidon et de chènevotte. C’est un matériau durable pour la construction et le bâtiment. L'objectif principal de cette thèse est d’innover, développer et optimiser cet agro-composite ainsi que ses propriétés mécaniques, acoustiques et thermiques. Dans ce travail, des essais expérimentaux sur le comportement mécanique, acoustique et thermique sont réalisées. Un liant particulier et innovant a été préliminairement testé et analysé afin de déterminer une composition optimale. Deux paramètres prépondérants de cette étude sont : le rapport chanvre/amidon (C/A) et la taille des particules de chènevotte. Différents mélanges de particules de chènevotte 0-20 mm, 0-15 mm et 0-5 mm sont donc étudiés en faisant varier le rapport de chènevotte/amidon (C/A) de 6, 8, 10, 12 à 14. La comparaison et l’analyse des résultats permet de mettre en lumière l’influence de chacun des paramètres sur les caractéristiques de notre agro-composite chanvre/amidon. Les agro-composites chanvre/amidon avec des mélanges de particules de chènevotte 0-5/0-15 mm et 0-5/0-20 mm, montrent qu’il existe une formulation qui permet d’obtenir un comportement mécanique optimal, un meilleur comportement acoustique et un excellent comportement thermique. / The hemp/starch agro-composite is a new material consisting of 100% vegetal starch and hemp shives. It is a durable material for building and construction. The aim of this thesis is to innovate, develop and optimize the agro-composites and those properties mechanical, acoustic and thermal behavior. In this work, experimental tests on the mechanical, thermal and acoustic behavior have been carried out. A particular and innovative binder has been preliminarily tested and analyzed in order to determine optimum composition. Both parameters studied are: hemp/starch (C/A) ratio and size of hemp shives. Various mixtures of hemp shives 0-20 mm or 0-15 mm with 0-5 mm were studied by varying the hemp/starch (C/A) ratio from 6, 8, 10, 12 to 14. The comparison and analysis of results allows making the obvious influence of each parameter on the characteristics of our hemp/starch agro-composite. The hemp/starch agro-composite with mixtures hemp shives 0-5/0-15 mm and 0-5/0-20 mm, show that there is a formulation that achieves optimum mechanical behavior, better acoustic behavior and excellent thermal behavior.

Les fines de lavage de carrières sont à l’heure actuelle peu valorisées. Pourtant, leurs caractéristiques physiques font de ces fines une matière première intéressante pour le domaine de la construction. L’objectif de cette thèse est de développer la formulation de produits préfabriqués non porteurs à base de fines de lavage, en considérant ces fines comme de la terre crue. Deux catégories de produits préfabriqués sont visées : un produit dit « lourd » (brique de terre comprimée) et un produit « léger » (carreau). Pour la valorisation en BTC, une étude de compacité par essai Proctor a permis de cibler la teneur en eau de fabrication et la masse volumique sèche à obtenir. Les performances mécaniques des briques ont été améliorées par surcompactage, renforcement granulaire et traitement au liant hydraulique. L’étude de formulation du carreau a associé les fines de lavage et la chènevotte. La consistance des mélanges à l’état frais a été étudiée avec le consistomètre VEBE. Les performances mécaniques en flexion et en compression des mélanges fibrés ont été mesurées. De la chaux et un superplastifiant ont été ajoutés dans la formulation pour satisfaire aux conditions de tenue mécanique. Les deux voies de valorisation ont été validées par mesures des performances physico-mécaniques sur produits fabriqués à l’échelle industrielle. La formulation optimale de BTC valorise près de 80% de fines de lavage et se classe dans la catégorie BTC 40 de la norme expérimentale XP13-901 (brique faiblement capillaire et résistante à la projection en eau). La formulation optimale de carreau se compose de 60% de fines de lavage, et répond aux exigences mécaniques des carreaux de plâtre. / Currently, few re-use ways are developed with clay fines from washing units in quarries. However, these clayey fines represent interesting materials for construction domain. This research work aims to develop non-load bearing precast products and to re-use these fines without thermal treatment as for unfired clay products. Two types of precast products are wished: a “heavy” product (compressed earth brick) and a “light” product (tile hemp-clay).For the CEB re-use way, the level of compaction has to be high. Proctor tests have been done to define the moisture content and dry density to obtain. Mechanical performances of bricks have been increased by overcompaction, granular reinforcement and lime treatment.For the tile re-use way, mixes with quarry fines and hemp have been studied. The behaviour of fresh material has been studied with VEBE consistometer. Flexural and compression strengths have been measured on hardened mixes. Lime and water-reducing agent have been necessary for a good mechanical behaviour.The two re-use ways have been validated by measuring mechanical and physical performances of products manufactured at industrial scale. The optimal mix for CEB includes almost 80% of quarry fines. The CEB is classed in BTC40 category according to experimental standard XP13-901 (brick with a low water absorption level and resistant to water spray). The optimal mix for tile includes 60% of quarry fines and satisfies mechanical requirements for gypsum blocks.

Currently, the production of most non-asbestos organic (NAO) friction materials depends on a long and energy intensive manufacturing process and an unsustainable supply of synthetic resins and fibres; it is both expensive and bad for the environment. In this research, a new, more energy efficient, manufacturing process was developed which makes use of a naturally derived resin and natural plant fibres. The new process is known as 'cold moulding' and is fundamentally different from the conventional method. It was used to develop a new brake pad for use in low temperature (<400 °C) applications, such as rapid urban rail transit (RURT) trains. A commercially available resin based upon cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL) was analysed and found to have properties suitable for cold moulding. In addition, hemp fibre was identified as a suitable composite reinforcement. This was processed to improve its morphology and blended with aramid to improve its thermal stability. Each stage of cold mould manufacture was thoroughly investigated and the critical process parameters were identified. The entire procedure was successfully scaled up to produce an industrially sized 250 kg batch of material and the resultant composites were found to have appropriate thermal and mechanical properties for use in a rail brake pad. The tribological performance of these composites was iteratively developed through a rigorous testing and evaluation procedure. This was performed on both sub- and full-scale dynamometers. By adding various abrasives, lubricants, and fillers to the formulation it was possible to produce a brake pad with similar friction characteristics to the current market material, but with a 60% lower wear rate. In addition, this brake pad caused 15% less wear to the brake disc. A detailed examination of both halves of the friction couple found that cold moulded composites exhibit a different wear mechanism from the current market material, which was suggested to be the reason for their superior properties. Cold moulding is 3.5x faster and uses 400% less energy than the conventional method.

L'objectif de cette thèse est de développer de nouveaux matériaux isolants bio-sourcés pour le bâtiment qui contribuent à réduire leurs impacts environnementaux. Les matériaux développés doivent avoir une faible énergie grise et une faible empreinte carbone. Ils doivent également contribuer à réduire les besoins énergétiques des bâtiments tout en assurant un confort hygrothermique élevé des utilisateurs. Tout d'abord, des matières premières d'origine agricole (chènevottes, anas de lin, paille de blé, paille de colza et rafles de maïs) sont caractérisées d'un point de vue chimique, physique, hygrothermique et mécanique, dans la perspective de développer des composites bio-sourcés destinés à l’isolation des bâtiments. Leur composition chimique se révèle intéressante pour le développement d'un liant vert. Une étude visant à évaluer cette aptitude est donc réalisée. A l'issue de cette dernière, deux liants correspondants à des extractions réalisées sur les rafles de maïs et sur les fines de lin sont retenus. D'autres liants provenant de l’industrie sont également sélectionnés pour la confection de composites. Puis des composites sont fabriqués pour étudier l'influence des granulats, du liant, de la granulométrie des granulats, de la réalisation d'un pré-traitement alcalins des granulats et de la pression de compaction appliquée lors de la mise en œuvre des composites sur leurs performances hygrothermiques ainsi que leurs propriétés mécaniques. Enfin, la résistance à l'immersion accidentelle et à l'humidité ainsi que la réaction au feu des formulations les plus prometteuses sont étudiées. / The aim of this thesis is to develop new bio-based building insulating materials which contribute to reduce their environmental impacts. The developed materials shall have low embodied energy and low carbon footprint. They shall contribute to reduce energy needs of buildings and to ensure high hygrothermal comfort of users. First, raw materials from agricultural resources (hemp shiv, flax shiv, wheat straw, rape straw and corn cobs) are characterized from a chemical, physical, hygrothermal and mechanical point of view, with a aim of developing bio-based composites for the thermal insulation of buildings. Their chemical composition is interesting for the development of green binder. A study to assess this ability is carried out. At the end of the study, two binders corresponding to extractions performed on corn cobs and flax fines are developped. Other binders from industry are also selected for composite production. Then, composites are produced to study the influence of aggregates, binder, granulometry of aggregates, alkaline pre-treatment of aggregates and compaction pressure applied during the processing of composites on their hygrothermal performances and mechanical properties. Finally, the resistance to accidental immersion and humidity and the reaction to fire of the most promising formulations are studied.

Klimatförändringar är ett faktum, och den globala livsmedelsproduktionen står för 25 – 30 % av de totala utsläppen. För att minska utsläppen krävs det stora förändringar i samhället. För den enskilda individen kan ett minskat intag av animaliska livsmedelsprodukter göra stor skillnad för miljö och klimat. För att lyckas med detta krävs det en attitydförändring och ökad kunskap bland konsumenter i samhället. Syftet med studien är att undersöka konsumenters attityder och intresse för en svenskodlad hampadryck. Relevant litteratur och teori användes för att få en ökad förståelse av människors matval och preferenser. Fokusgrupper användes som metod för att öka förståelsen för konsumenters attityder kring olika faktorer av hampadrycken. Urvalet baserades på heterogena grupper med olika kön, ålder och utbildning för att få en bredare diskussion. Studien resulterade i fyra olika teman som fokuserar kring hampadrycken. Allt handlar om smaken, Intresse och medvetenhet för svenskt, Marknadens mervärde och Attraktivt med tydligt innehåll. Dessa fyra olika teman hjälper till att få en helhetsbild av konsumenters kunskap och medvetenhet, och även vad som efterfrågas på marknaden, ur ett konsumentperspektiv. Människan är en komplex varelse och det finns många aspekter att ta hänsyn till vid förändringar,inte minst maten och måltiden. Sammanfattningsvis kan man se ett stort intresse och medvetenhet kring hållbara matval bland konsumenter, och en stark vilja att förändra sitt ätande för en bättre miljö. / The climate change is a fact, and the global food production is responsible for 25 – 30 % of the greenhouse gases. To reduce the emissions major changes are needed in the society. For the individuals, a reduced intake of food products made of animals can make a big difference for the environment. To succeed in this matter, a change of attitude and increased knowledge among consumers in the society is required. The purpose of the study is to investigate consumers attitudes and interest in a beverage made of Swedish-grown hemp. Relevant literature and theory were used to gain an increased understanding of people’s food choices and preferences. Focus groups were used as method to interpret consumer’s attitudes about various factors of the hemp beverage. The selection of participants was based on heterogeneous groups with different genders, age and education and the purpose of this was to have a broader discussion among the participants. The study resulted in four different themes with focus around the hemp beverage. It is about the taste, Interest and awareness of Swedish products, The markets added value and Attractive with a clear content. These four different themes are helpful to get an overall picture of consumers knowledge and awareness, but also what is in demand in the market, from a consumer’s perspective. Humankind is a complex being and there is much to consider when change occurs, especially when it is about food and meal. In summary, there is a great interest and awareness for sustainable food choices among consumers, and a strong desire to change their eating habits for a better environment.