Natural Fiber (NF) becomes a vital part of the various industries such as textile, automotive,
packaging, construction, etc. nowadays. This is a review of the chemical composition and …

The importance of earthen construction materials lies in their widespread availability
combined with a low embodied energy. Chemical stabilizers are commonly used to improve …

Açaí (Euterpe oleracea Mart.) is a fruit from forests typical of South American countries, such
as Brazil. The fruit is harvested from palm trees and later processed to produce several food …

Abstract A Systematic Literature Review (SLR) on the effect of the optimisation of
Compressed Earth Blocks (CEBs) using natural origin materials was made in this paper. The …

Owing to growing environmental awareness, significant attention is being focused on plant
fibers as inexpensive alternatives to polymeric fibers. Plant fibers used in concrete are eco …

The production process of conventional building materials consumes a high amount of
energy which has a negative impact on the environment. The use of locally available …

Laterisation is an uncontrolled natural process that was influenced by the synergetic effect of
atmospheric and geological conditions. Laterite soil 'leached residue'is the resultant from the …

This paper presents an experimental investigation into the influence of fibre moisture content
on the mechanical properties of Jute Fibre Reinforced Compressed Earth Composites …

This study focused on exploring the effects of cornsilk fibers on mechanical properties of
cemented soil by conducting compaction, compression, and splitting tension tests. The …

Soil-based building material has been used since ancient times but lately it has been mainly
considered for restoration purposes of traditional architecture instead of an eco-friendly …