Development of a Composite Eco-Material Based on Typha from a Clay Matrix

This work focuses on the design of a new type of eco-material based on Typha “Domingensis” and clay from the south of the Republic of Benin through various dosages. Three particle size classes of typha shavings were selected to be mixed with two types of clayin order to make parallelepiped shaped samples ready for experimentation. The massive use of these briquettes thus obtained, in the construction of habitats, would not only contribute to reducing the energy consumption inside the dwellings but also would limit the invasion of the waterways of Benin, which would facilitate navigation, fishing and river sanitation activities. In addition, this biosourced, low-polluting material would contribute to improving the energy transition by integrating it into rehabilitation of buildings.