A review on natural fiber-reinforced geopolymer and cement-based composites

MM Camargo, E Adefrs Taye, JA Roether… - Materials, 2020 - mdpi.com
The use of ecological materials for building and industrial applications contributes to
minimizing the environmental impact of new technologies. In this context, the cement and …

Natural fibers composites: Origin, importance, consumption pattern, and challenges

D Thapliyal, S Verma, P Sen, R Kumar… - Journal of Composites …, 2023 - mdpi.com
This comprehensive review explores the multifaceted world of natural fiber applications
within the domain of composite materials. Natural fibers are meticulously examined in detail …

Influence of high temperatures on the mechanical and microstructural properties of hybrid steel-basalt fibers based ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC)

M Khan, J Lao, MR Ahmad, JG Dai - Construction and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
One of the major problem in ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) after exposure to high-
temperatures is explosive spalling. Adding a single type of fibers alone is insufficient …

Effect of alkali treatment on physical–chemical properties of sisal fibers and adhesion towards cement-based matrices

R de Souza Castoldi, LMS de Souza, F Souto… - … and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
This work aims to evaluate the effect of alkali treatment on sisal fibers to improve the fiber
properties and the effectiveness of their use as reinforcement in cement-based matrices …

Potential of using amazon natural fibers to reinforce cementitious composites: A review

TES de Lima, ARG de Azevedo, MT Marvila… - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
The engineering application of natural lignocellulosic fibers (NLFs) has been intensifying all
over the world due to their low cost and abundance, as well as their being eco-friendly and …

Natural cellulose nanofibers as sustainable enhancers in construction cement

L Jiao, M Su, L Chen, Y Wang, H Zhu, H Dai - PLoS One, 2016 - journals.plos.org
Cement is one of the mostly used construction materials due to its high durability and low
cost, but it suffers from brittle fracture and facile crack initiation. This article describes the use …

Comparative study of flexural properties prediction of Washingtonia filifera rachis biochar bio-mortar by ANN and RSM models

M Boumaaza, A Belaadi, M Bourchak, M Jawaid… - … and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
The production of environmentally friendly and sustainable materials from natural materials
is growing considerably. It is therefore important to use materials that capture and store CO …

Use of natural vegetable fibers in cementitious composites: Concepts and applications

MT Marvila, HA Rocha, ARG de Azevedo… - Innovative Infrastructure …, 2021 - Springer
The application of vegetable fibers has gained great notoriety as a building material, due to
its availability, mechanical properties and low cost. In this sense, the objective of this work is …

Insights into thermal stability and interface bond performance of sisal fiber in ultra-high performance concrete under different curing conditions

G Ren, T Chen, X Gao, A Su - Cement and Concrete Composites, 2023 - Elsevier
It is well known that plant fibers suffer serious alkali hydrolysis and mineralization in ordinary
cement mortar or concrete, resulting in significant degradation of interface bond and …

Synergistic effect of fibres on the physical, mechanical, and microstructural properties of aerogel-based thermal insulating renders

M Pedroso, I Flores-Colen, JD Silvestre… - Cement and Concrete …, 2023 - Elsevier
There is an increasing demand for highly efficient thermal insulating materials in buildings.
This study presents a novel solution incorporating nanomaterials, such as silica aerogel …