Volume 86 (2026), Edition 03-04

Mineral fibre-based insulating systems typically contain components that decompose under exposure to temperatures above approximately 150 °C. Under these conditions, a large number of harmful substances are released from binders in mineral wools,...

In early summer 2025, the Environmental Action Germany (DUH) presented the results of its Heat-check 2.0 study for 190 cities in Germany with more than 50 000 inhabitants. They are based on a heat impact index (HBI), which was determined exclusively...

The CycloPlasma process combines cyclodextrin coatings (β-CyD) with non-thermal plasma (NTP) for decontaminating lindane- and (pentachlorophenol) PCP-contaminated wooden structures. Laboratory studies using thermoextraction and emission chamber...

The correlation for formaldehyde emission testing of flooring installation products (adhesives) and floor surface treatment products between test results obtained by EN 16516 “Construction products: Assessment of release of dangerous substances...