The incessant production of cement has increased the amount of CO 2 being released into
the atmosphere; thus, aggravating the issue of global warming which has an adverse effect …

The negative impacts of cement-based material (CBM) production are way bigger than ever
expected. To illustrate the scale of this phenomenon, all the forests in the world, regardless …

Bamboo fiber has attracted a lot of interest due to its high specific strength and renewability.
Unidirectional long bamboo fiber reinforcing is essential to fully realize its strength. The …

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 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 …

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

The construction industry is responsible for the depletion of large amounts of nonrenewable
resources. This activity generates not only millions of tons of mineral waste but also millions …

The use of hybrid short fibers in a suitable combination as reinforcement for cement based
materials has attracted widespread attention because of their benefits compared to mono …

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 …

History is often marked by the materials and technology that reflect human capability and
understanding. The increasing needs on bio-degradable and eco-friendly nature for …