The quest for green products and technologies for applications in the built environment has
led to the birth of a new generation of sustainable materials, among which are mycelium …

The global production of macadamia nuts has witnessed a significant increase, resulting in
the accumulation of large quantities of discarded nutshells. These nutshells possess the …

Research was performed into the use of hemp shive as a fast-growing and carbon-storing
agricultural waste material in the production of particleboard for the construction industry …

Studying surface porosity and surface roughness of mineral and organic admixtures is vital
in cement-based applications as these characteristics play a significant role in the behaviour …

Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) permits to evaluate the surface morphology and
surface roughness of pozzolans and admixtures. The field of mineral and organic …

The need for a sustainable environment and biomass valorization has encouraged research
on the recycling of agro and industrial wastes into roofing tiles, ceiling boards …

Fly ash (FA)-based geopolymer mortar is being considered for sustainability since it enjoys
peculiar properties such as high mechanical properties and environmental benefits …

Wood residues, as well as those from poultry farming, are generally disposed of irregularly,
which causes damage to the environment, and thus poses a great challenge in terms of their …

Efforts are ongoing to utilise agricultural waste to achieve a full resource use approach.
Bambara groundnut is an important crop widely grown in the sub-Saharan Africa with …

Particleboards are used in the manufacturing of furniture and are often part of the interior of
buildings. In the event of a fire, particleboards are a substantial part of the fuel in many …