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 …

Environmentally-friendly monofilament cellulosic fibres have been widely used as
alternatives for conventional steel reinforcement within concrete. Recently, the use of …

The quest for sustainability in construction material usage has made the use of more
renewable resources in the construction industry a necessity. Plant-based natural fibres are …

In the last few years, an increase in interest has been given to the use of cellulose fibers as
alternatives for conventional reinforcements in composites. The development of …

The degradation mechanisms of natural fiber in the alkaline and mineral-rich environment of
cement matrix are investigated. Cement hydration is presented to be a crucial factor in …

This study investigated the effect of natural fibers on the hydration reaction of cement, in
addition to the applicability of such fibers as internal curing materials. More specifically …

Diss is a wild vegetal species which can be found in plenty on the shores of the
Mediterranean Sea. This fibrous plant can provide cement materials with reinforcement …

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 …

The objective of the present work is to evaluate the effect of surface modification of cellulose
pulp fibres on the mechanical and microstructure of fibre–cement composites. Surface …

Large amounts of nonrenewable resources are depleted by the construction industry in
addition to the generation of million tons of mineral waste and carbon dioxide gas every …