[HTML][HTML] Recent developments on natural fiber concrete: A review of properties, sustainability, applications, barriers, and opportunities

L Chen, Z Chen, Z Xie, L Wei, J Hua, L Huang… - Developments in the …, 2023 - Elsevier
To reduce the carbon footprint of traditional concrete materials, natural fiber concrete is vital.
This study systematically analyzed 196 peer-reviewed papers using the literature review …

Development of sustainable alternative materials for the construction of green buildings using agricultural residues: A review

B Sangmesh, N Patil, KK Jaiswal… - … and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
The development of the construction sector has created a deficit and constraints on natural
building materials. The ecological impact of the construction material has been the subject of …

Eco-sustainability of the textile production: Waste recovery and current recycling in the composites world

A Patti, G Cicala, D Acierno - Polymers, 2020 - mdpi.com
This work aimed to review the recent scientific research, focused on the application of
recycled fibers, taken from textile waste, in the field of composite materials to fulfill the eco …

A systematic review of waste materials in cement-based composites for construction applications

X Li, D Qin, Y Hu, W Ahmad, A Ahmad, F Aslam… - Journal of Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
There is a remarkable impact of the construction industry on the environment, contributing
considerably to CO 2 emissions, natural resource dwindling, and energy demand. The …

[HTML][HTML] A comprehensive overview of jute fiber reinforced cementitious composites

H Song, J Liu, K He, W Ahmad - Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2021 - Elsevier
Natural fibers are eco-friendly, cost-effective, lightweight, renewable, have better thermal
properties and corrosion resistance capabilities. The addition of natural fibers in …

Natural cellulosic fiber reinforced concrete: influence of fiber type and loading percentage on mechanical and water absorption performance

H Jamshaid, RK Mishra, A Raza, U Hussain… - Materials, 2022 - mdpi.com
The paper reports experimental research regarding the mechanical characteristics of
concrete reinforced with natural cellulosic fibers like jute, sisal, sugarcane, and coconut …

Application of natural fibres in cement concrete: A critical review

HM Hamada, J Shi, MS Al Jawahery, A Majdi… - Materials Today …, 2023 - Elsevier
Sustainability of building materials is a growing concern, and the use of natural fibres (NFs)
is one way to develop alternative low-cost renewable raw materials. The excellent …

Life cycle cost assessment and multi-criteria decision analysis of environment-friendly building insulation materials-A review

J Zhao, S Li - Energy and Buildings, 2022 - Elsevier
The effective application of solid waste in building insulation materials is of great
significance to the global economic and social development, because energy shortages and …

[HTML][HTML] A comprehensive review on the use of natural fibers in cement/geopolymer concrete: A step towards sustainability

JA Abdalla, RA Hawileh, A Bahurudeen… - Case Studies in …, 2023 - Elsevier
The construction industry is shifting towards environmentally friendly products due to the
rising demand for non-renewable raw materials, their high energy consumption, and, most …

Influence of jute fiber on tensile, electrical, and permeability characteristics of slag concrete: a better, cheaper, and eco-friendly substitute for conventional concrete

MA Gulzar, B Ali, O Barakat, M Azab… - Journal of Natural …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
This works promotes the idea of simultaneous incorporation of ground granulated blast
furnace slag (GGBS) and jute fiber (JF) to develop eco-friendly and ductile concrete. For this …