A comprehensive review of types, properties, treatment methods and application of plant fibers in construction and building materials

MN Amin, W Ahmad, K Khan, A Ahmad - Materials, 2022 - mdpi.com
Sustainable development involves the usage of alternative sustainable materials in order to
sustain the excessive depletion of natural resources. Plant fibers, as a “green” material, are …

[HTML][HTML] Potential of natural fiber based polymeric composites for cleaner automotive component production-a comprehensive review

H Khatri, J Naveen, M Jawaid, K Jayakrishna… - journal of materials …, 2023 - Elsevier
Automotive industries have l been trying to shift towards cellulosic based composites
because of their properties like high modulus, high strength, ease of modification, less …

[HTML][HTML] Mechanical behavior of chemically-treated hemp fibers reinforced composites subjected to moisture absorption

F Bollino, V Giannella, E Armentani, R Sepe - Journal of Materials …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Natural Fibers Reinforced Composites (NFRC) are finding much interest as
substitutes for glass-or carbon-reinforced composites thanks to their lightness, easy …

Potential of using amazon natural fibers to reinforce cementitious composites: A review

TES de Lima, ARG de Azevedo, MT Marvila… - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
The engineering application of natural lignocellulosic fibers (NLFs) has been intensifying all
over the world due to their low cost and abundance, as well as their being eco-friendly and …

[HTML][HTML] Evaluation of the feasibility application of Malva fibers in cement-based composites

TES Lima, LUDT Júnior, LFC Nascimento… - Journal of Materials …, 2023 - Elsevier
The use of natural fibers as reinforcement in cementitious composites has been explored as
an alternative to the development of new materials for civil construction. Research that …

Effect of palm fiber reinforcement on the unconfined compressive performance of cement-treated sand

P Buathong, T Chompoorat, P Jongpradist, X Chen… - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
This research studies the unconfined compressive characteristics of cement-treated sand
reinforced with palm fiber. Type 1 Ordinary Portland cements with 3, 5, and 7% dry sand …

[HTML][HTML] Evaluating performance of carbon fiber-reinforced pavement with embedded sensors using destructive and non-destructive testing

M Monazami, A Sharma, R Gupta - Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
Installation of concrete pavement at the curb travel lane at the bus stop is a common way to
improve the resistance of bus pads to environmental and petroleum deterioration in Canada …

Improving the performance of lightweight crumb rubber mortar using synthetic, natural, and hybrid fiber reinforcements

SMIS Zainal, D Mattius, Z Baba, AN Rizalman, F Hejazi - Fibers, 2023 - mdpi.com
The global market for tires is ever-growing, and partially replacing sand with crumb rubber
(CR) as fine aggregates in concrete could reduce environmental pollution. However, the …

[HTML][HTML] Strength and chloride resistance of mortars blended with SCBA: the effect of calcination and particle sizing on its pozzolanic activity

Z Chen, J Wei, C Yi, V Bindiganavile, S Li… - Journal of Materials …, 2023 - Elsevier
Sugarcane bagasse was variously treated by three different processing protocols to improve
the pozzolanic activity of the resulting sugarcane bagasse ash (SCBA). Three parameters …

[HTML][HTML] Potentiality of using guarumã natural fiber (Ischinosiphon koern) in sustainable coating mortars

TE Santo de Lima, JF Natalli, MT Marvila… - Journal of Materials …, 2024 - Elsevier
Brazil, a country with the greatest biodiversity in the world due to its favorable geographic
location and climate, has an abundant variety of natural fibers still unexplored with great …