The invention relates to energy-storing, insulated block bricks and a production method thereof that combine olive
pomace waste with biopolymers in order to solve critical problems in sustainable construction materials. The insulated block
brick subject to the invention responds to the demand for sustainable building materials with
high energy storage performance by providing enhanced insulation and energy efficiency. Olive
pomace, which is a
waste product of
olive oil production, is subjected to certain pre-treatment processes and combined with a
polymer matrix, thereby providing a building block that not only ensures effective insulation but also stores
thermal energy and enables improved temperature regulation within buildings. This innovative
building material not only provides insulation but also regulates indoor temperatures by storing
thermal energy. Due to its
thermal energy storage property, the block bricks absorb and store heat during warm periods and release this energy during cold periods, thereby providing energy savings. This feature contributes to energy efficiency by reducing the heating and cooling requirements of buildings. The production process includes homogeneously combining olive
pomace and
brick powder using mechanical mixers, adding a
biopolymer and a binding
polymer, and subsequently pouring the mixture into molds and
drying it. This simple and low-cost method provides an
environmentally friendly and economical production process. Through a
circular economy approach, it contributes to the utilization of agricultural wastes and to environmental
sustainability objectives. As a result, energy-storing insulated block bricks produced from waste
olive oil pomace meet a critical need for sustainable construction materials. This material, which is lightweight, thermally efficient, and durable, provides both energy savings and environmental
sustainability. The innovative material combination and production method offer an economically and ecologically
effective solution by reducing the
carbon footprint.