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 …

The need for sustainable building materials has progressively increased the interest in the
use of vegetable fibers as reinforcements in cementitious matrix composites. These fibers …

The solubility of four lignin samples and their acetylated forms was determined in a series of
organic solvents to investigate the relationship between solubility and the solubility …

This experimental research investigation aims to explain the influence of several treatments
on the sisal fiber properties and bonding strength with a cement based matrix free of calcium …

Fiber reinforced mortars (FRM) are growingly used in several fields of building technology
(eg, façade panels, roofing, raised floors and masonry structures) as building elements. One …

The use of vegetable fibers to reinforce a cement-based matrix has its weakest point in terms
of durability. The alkalinity of the matrix and the volumetric instability of the fibers are the …

Several fiber treatments are used to mitigate the high water absorption of vegetable fibers.
Wetting and drying cycles are usually performed in the industry of paper and cellulose to …

This study investigated the effectiveness of microwave irradiation pre-treatment in
combination with sodium hydroxide and other pretreatment methods on bamboo fiber …

Fiber composites reinforced natural fibers have attracted more attention in sustainable
building materials due to the high Young's modulus, availability, and biodegradability …

This work presents the improved mechanical properties of eucalyptus pulp reinforced
cementitious composites produced by the slurry-dewatering and pressing technique. They …