Use of Design of Experiments for the Optimization of Mixtures

Abstract

A proposal is presented to convert wastes of cellulosic material into compounds with value added that have a potential use in the construction industry. The development is based on the production of interior lining panels from the mixture of three components: cellulose residue, cement and water.

In order to generate the optimized mixture of these three components, an experiment design was used to reduce the number of samples to be produced, taking as a reference point an optimized response surface.

From the analysis of results, a direct relationship between the thermal conductivity and the density of the material is observed since, as the density increases, so does its coefficient of conductivity. It is expected that the panels form part of the sustainable architecture that promotes the responsible use of energy for the conditioning of homes.