Over the last years promising cement bonded wood composites for structural purposes have
evolved. Durability, toughness, high dimensional stability, resistance against environmental …

As the world second largest producer and exporter of palm oil after Indonesia, Malaysia's
palm oil industries generate huge amount of biomass especially after pruning or harvesting …

Wood–cement composites are interesting materials for structural and isolation purposes.
Dimensional stability, economic factors and resistance to environmental degradation are …

Wood-cement composites have been widely used for building construction in many
countries. However, the wood-cement incompatibility limits the manufacture of this material …

Owing to its unique characteristics, wood has historically been a valuable and useful natural
resource. It is also one of the most important construction materials mankind has ever come …

Bio-sourced materials combined with a cementitious matrix offer an interesting alternative to
traditional construction materials. To contribute to their wider acceptance by the sustainable …

Biofibres' wide application in mortar enhancement has thus far been restricted by factors
related to their chemical composition and hygroscopic nature. Their hydrophilic behaviour …

This study investigated the effects of different treatments of coir fibers (Cocos nucifera L.),
and cement: coir ratio on physical and mechanical properties of cement-bonded composites …

The aim of this study was to evaluate some physical and mechanical properties of the paper
mill (PMS) and spruce planer shaving added cement boards. Also the effect of sludge type in …

The aim of the study was to observe the effects of chemical additives (calcium chloride (CaCl
2) and magnesium chloride (MgCl 2)) on the setting time of jute stick cement-bonded …