Effect of ultrasonication on the thermal and mechanical properties of plasterboard modified with a microencapsulated phase change material

Key Points

• Ultrasonication significantly improves the thermal properties of plasterboard, enhancing energy efficiency.
• The study reveals mechanical properties are also notably enhanced, particularly strength and durability.
• Analysis of treated plasterboard showed improvements due to incorporation of microencapsulated phase change material.
• The findings highlight that ultrasonication may enable more effective building materials with better thermal management.