Research project

Eco-plaster - plaster mortar made from mineral waste

UMTEC has discovered that a combination of paper ash and selected, finely ground waste materials has very good binder properties. In this innovation project, a binder formulation is being optimised for use as exterior wall plaster.

As part of a preliminary project, a combination of paper ash and other waste materials was found to have very good binding properties. A promising basic formulation was found that consists exclusively of mineral waste and is surprisingly well suited as a mortar for exterior plasters (‘eco-mortar’). In this innovation project, the binder formulation described above is being optimised with regard to the following parameters:

- Setting time

- Adhesion properties on the wall

- Properties as a carrier for the subsequent plaster structure (e.g. finishing plaster or ceramic tiles)

Duration: 01.01.2022 - 01.06.2024

Funding:

InnoSuisse

Partner:

PerlenPapier AG

GIPSAir GmbH