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 …

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 …

The strength properties of cemented tailings backfill (CTB: an engineered mix of processing
tailings, hydraulic binder and mixing water) is strongly affected by its structural integrity …

This study deals with the influence of fonio straw on the physical, thermal and mechanical
properties of adobes. The raw materials (soil and fonio straw from Burkina Faso) were …

The polymer industry develops materials with excellent physical and mechanical properties
but also with a large volume of waste with very low degradability. Therefore, the objective of …

Due to the growing concerns of deforestation, renewable materials as recycled cellulosic
waste and non-wood fibres provide an alternative solution for partial replacement of wood …

There has been increasing interest in green and recyclable materials to promote the circular
economy. Moreover, the climate change of the last decades has led to an increase in the …

The hygrothermal characteristics of building materials significantly impact building energy
efficiency. Recently, attention around the world has progressively shifted towards …

Compressed stabilized earth blocks (CSEBs) offer a cheaper and environmentally
sustainable alternative to traditional building materials for construction. In addition to …

Neem fibers are traditionally added as reinforcements in adobes. Laboratory experiments
including, compressive strength, three-point bending strength, water absorption, erosion and …