Eco-friendly modification of earthen construction with carrageenan: Water durability and mechanical assessment
Carrageenan, a biodegradable natural polymer, was evaluated as a bioadditive to improve
the physical and mechanical properties of adobe constructions. The results show that its …
the physical and mechanical properties of adobe constructions. The results show that its …
The potential use of chitosan as a biopolymer additive for enhanced mechanical properties and water resistance of earthen construction
The study investigates the feasibility of using chitosan biopolymer as an admixture, or as an
external coating, for earthen constructions to improve their resistance in two components …
external coating, for earthen constructions to improve their resistance in two components …
Durability and hygroscopic behaviour of biopolymer stabilised earthen construction materials
Earthen construction materials are often chemically stabilised in order to improve their
durability against water-induced deterioration. However, chemical stabilisers like cement …
durability against water-induced deterioration. However, chemical stabilisers like cement …
Thermal and mechanical characterization of adobes bio-sourced with Pennisetum setaceum fibers and an application for modern buildings
The purpose of this paper is twofold: to propose a sustainable eco-construction practice
using highly biosourced earth blocks in contemporary buildings, taking into account their …
using highly biosourced earth blocks in contemporary buildings, taking into account their …
[HTML][HTML] Evaluation of the properties of adobe blocks with clay and manure
MR Brito, MT Marvila, JAT Linhares, ARG Azevedo - Buildings, 2023 - mdpi.com
The development of new building materials that meet technological, economic, and
environmental criteria has been highlighted in recent decades, especially regarding the use …
environmental criteria has been highlighted in recent decades, especially regarding the use …
[HTML][HTML] Sustainable soil treatment: Investigating the efficacy of carrageenan biopolymer on the geotechnical properties of soil
The employment of novel biopolymers offers geotechnical engineers a diverse range of
materials to choose from, depending on the specific requirements of different projects …
materials to choose from, depending on the specific requirements of different projects …
Natural additives and biopolymers for raw earth construction stabilization–a review
AE Losini, AC Grillet, M Bellotto, M Woloszyn… - … and Building Materials, 2021 - Elsevier
The importance of earthen construction materials lies in their widespread availability
combined with a low embodied energy. Chemical stabilizers are commonly used to improve …
combined with a low embodied energy. Chemical stabilizers are commonly used to improve …
[HTML][HTML] Enhancing durability of adobe by natural reinforcement for propagating sustainable mud housing
Low durability and compressive strength of adobe blocks leads to frequent maintenance
problem associated with rural house wall construction. This forms the main reason of …
problem associated with rural house wall construction. This forms the main reason of …
Ancient materials and techniques to improve the earthen building durability
A substantial part of the world building heritage has been performed by earthen building.
The durability of this existing heritage and mainly of the new buildings built with earth is …
The durability of this existing heritage and mainly of the new buildings built with earth is …
Comparison of barley and lavender straws as bioaggregates in earth bricks
M Giroudon, A Laborel-Préneron, JE Aubert… - … and Building Materials, 2019 - Elsevier
Nowadays, for environmental reasons, the demand for bio-based building materials is
increasing. The number of studies focusing on earth building bricks with addition of plant …
increasing. The number of studies focusing on earth building bricks with addition of plant …