Sustainability of building materials is a growing concern, and the use of natural fibres (NFs)
is one way to develop alternative low-cost renewable raw materials. The excellent …

The use of natural fibers in cement-based building materials has become an emerging field
in the building and construction industry. Natural plant fibers are green, sustainable, and low …

The weak interface bonding strength between organic fibers and inorganic cement is the
main challenge for organic fiber-enhanced cement due to the lack of necessary physical and …

As a part of sustainable development in construction, natural fibers are used as
reinforcement in cement composites. The degradation of these natural fibers in matrix has …

This study explored the effect of cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) as a binder at different weight
percentages, namely, 0%, 0.05%, 0.1%, and 0.15%, on the hydration, rheology, pore …

This study established a novel bio-based treatment that will ensure robust utilization of
natural fiber as reinforcement in a brake pad composite (BPC). Cardanol-based monomer …

Applying coatings of paraffins and other synthetic waxes is a common approach to impart
hydrophobic properties to fibres and thus control their surface characteristics. Replacing …

The problems of high-water absorption, limited tensile strength, and susceptibility to
microbial degradation and poor adhesion to the cement matrix are the main challenges …

Industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) is a promising bio-based building material that can be
used as an alternative aggregate in the form of hemp-lime or hempcrete. Whereas …

Concrete is a high-performance construction material that requires exiguous maintenance
throughout its design life. Despite being the most popular construction material, concrete is …