Affordable green materials for developed cool roof applications: A review

YA Basyouni, H Mahmoud - Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2024 - Elsevier
Developing countries encounter challenges in adopting advanced roof systems due to the
complexities associated with implementing advanced materials and techniques. This study …

Effect of physical treatment methods on the properties of natural bamboo materials

J Du, KL Yang, ZQ Yuan, ZM Liu, XY Li, SJ Liu… - … and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
In recent years, energy consumption has been high, and resources are being depleted. This
study has great significance for strengthening the development and application of …

Influence of types and contents of nano cellulose materials as reinforcement on stability performance of cementitious tailings backfill

A Wang, S Cao, E Yilmaz - Construction and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
This study explores the quality of cemented tailings backfill (CTB) reinforced with diverse
nano cellulose materials (NCMs) such as micro-fibrillated cellulose (MFC), hydroxylated …

Experimental investigation on mechanical properties of Kenaf fibre reinforced epoxy composites with annona squamosa powder

L Bhanuprakash, N Manikandan, A Raphel… - Materials Today …, 2023 - Elsevier
The adoption of biodegradable and environmentally-friendly composite materials is gaining
momentum in diverse engineering sectors due to their growing popularity. The present …

Flammability and physical stability of sugar palm crystalline nanocellulose reinforced thermoplastic sugar palm starch/poly (lactic acid) blend bionanocomposites

A Nazrin, SM Sapuan, MYM Zuhri… - Nanotechnology …, 2021 - degruyter.com
In this study, sugar palm crystalline nanocellulose (SPCNC)-reinforced thermoplastic sugar
palm starch (TPS) was blended with poly (lactic acid)(PLA) in order to prioritize the …

Synergy of RHA and silica sand on physico-mechanical and tribological properties of waste plastic–reinforced thermoplastic composites as floor tiles.

A Soni, PK Das, M Yusuf, AA Pasha… - … Science & Pollution …, 2023 - search.ebscohost.com
The usage of waste for the development of sustainable building materials has received an
increasing attention in socio-eco-environment spheres. The rice husk ash (RHA) produced …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of alkali treatment on water absorption deterioration and mechanism of wheat straw/PVC composites

J Yang, K Zhang, D Chen, Y Zhang, X Zhang, Z Yang - Polymer Testing, 2024 - Elsevier
In order to study the possible negative effects of alkali treatment on the properties of wheat
straw/PVC composites under water exposure environment, the water absorption …

Modification and application of bamboo-based materials: A review—Part I: Modification methods and mechanisms

Z Zheng, N Yan, Z Lou, X Jiang, X Zhang, S Chen… - Forests, 2023 - mdpi.com
In light of continual societal advancement and escalating energy consumption, the pursuit of
green, low-carbon, and environmentally friendly technologies has become pivotal. Bamboo …

[HTML][HTML] Enhanced wooden polymer composites based on polyethylene and nano-modified wooden flour

HM Naguib, EO Taha, MA Ahmed, UF Kandil - Egyptian Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Usage and functionalization of natural fiber in preparing “wooden-plastic composite (WPC)”
is aimed, the research investigates the influence of treatment of “wooden flour” using …

Preparation and physicochemical characterization of starch/pectin and chitosan blend bioplastic films as future food packaging materials

A Arooj, M Khan, KS Munawar - Journal of Environmental Chemical …, 2024 - Elsevier
Currently, petroleum-based plastics are widely used for food packaging applications, but
their non-biodegradable nature has created serious environmental concerns. Here, we have …