Solving the matter of traditional energy consumption and finding the proper alternative
resources are vital keys to a sustainable development policy. In recent years, many different …

Brazil is a country of continental dimensions and characteristics with enormous biodiversity
of fauna and flora which confers a prominent role in the sector of extraction of agricultural …

The push for sustainability in the construction sector has demanded the use of increasingly
renewable resources. These natural fibers are biodegradable and non-toxic, and their …

The use of natural lignocellulosic fibers has become popular all over the world, as they are
abundant, low-cost materials that favor a series of technological properties when used in …

This paper provides a comprehensive review on the research of coir fibre and coir fibre
reinforced cementitious composite (CFRC) in the past 20 years. In the first part, the …

The pressing concern of climate change and the imperative to mitigate CO2 emissions have
significantly influenced the selection of outdoor plant species. Consequently, evaluating …

A novel naturally grown mycelium-composite insulation brick was bio-produced by
cultivating a biocompatible and fast-growing fungus, Pleurotus ostreatus, in the rye berries …

Weight reduction should be accompanied by maintaining the strength and quality of
materials utilized in construction. One of the comprehensive solutions to this problem can be …

This review article focused on the mechanical properties of sisal, coir and hemp fiber-
reinforced concrete composites and several factors affecting the mechanical properties of …

Guaruman fiber is a natural lignocellulosic fiber (NFL) extracted from the stalk of an Amazon
plant (Ishinosiphon Koern), in the northern region of Brazil. The present work investigates …