The growing concern about environmental damage and the inability to meet the demand for
more versatile, environmentally friendly materials has sparked increasing interest in polymer …

The construction industry is a major user of non-renewable energy and contributor to
emission of greenhouse gases, thus requiring to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by …

There has been increasing interest in green and recyclable materials to promote the circular
economy. Moreover, the climate change of the last decades has led to an increase in the …

Textile fibre-reinforced concrete based reviews have explored various engineering
properties, such as strengthening of concrete, enhancing strain capacity, crack control …

The construction industry is among the most prominent contributors to global resource
consumption, waste production, and greenhouse gas emissions. A pivotal step toward …

There is currently a growing need for sustainable and environmentally friendly materials.
One promising candidate is hemp shiv, which is considered waste material. hemp shiv …

Current insulation materials applied in construction engineering and the building industry
are generally petrochemical-based polymers and recycled thermal insulation materials. The …

Flax fibers have excellent strength and other properties preferable for textile, composites
and other applications. In addition to being an important industrial crop, many studies have …

Emission of greenhouse gases and increasing global warming have posed serious threats
to the environment and survival of mankind. Construction industry is amongst the leading …

Acoustic comfort is essential to human health and well-being in both natural and built
environments. In the workplace, for example, ensuring a better sound environment is of …