[HTML][HTML] Critical review of natural fiber reinforced hybrid composites: processing, properties, applications and cost

MJ Suriani, RA Ilyas, MYM Zuhri, A Khalina… - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
Increasing scientific interest has occurred concerning the utilization of natural fiber-
enhanced hybrid composites that incorporate one or more types of natural enhancement …

A review of mechanical properties of fibre reinforced concrete at elevated temperatures

H Wu, X Lin, A Zhou - Cement and Concrete Research, 2020 - Elsevier
Fibre reinforced concrete (FRC) has gained increasing interest in recent years due to its
superior mechanical properties compared to normal concrete. To apply FRC in civilian and …

Plant fibre based bio-composites: Sustainable and renewable green materials

M Ramesh, K Palanikumar, KH Reddy - Renewable and Sustainable …, 2017 - Elsevier
The abundant availability and accessibility of plant fibres are the major reasons for an
emerging new interest in sustainable technology. While focusing on the composite …

Discontinuous micro-fibers as intrinsic reinforcement for ductile Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC)

D Zhang, J Yu, H Wu, B Jaworska, BR Ellis… - Composites Part B …, 2020 - Elsevier
Abstract Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC) have demonstrated superior
mechanical and durability performance than conventional concrete. In the micromechanical …

A review of recent developments in application of plant fibers as reinforcements in concrete

H Wu, A Shen, Q Cheng, Y Cai, G Ren, H Pan… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2023 - Elsevier
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 …

Recent advances in the use of natural fibers in civil engineering structures

K Saini, VA Matsagar, VR Kodur - Construction and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
The recent boom in the construction sector, either for building new infrastructures or for
retrofitting and strengthening of old structures, has placed a great demand for conventional …

Use of vegetable fibers as reinforcements in cement-matrix composite materials: A review

V Laverde, A Marin, JM Benjumea, MR Ortiz - Construction and Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
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 …

Cellulosic fiber reinforced cement-based composites: A review of recent research

M Ardanuy, J Claramunt, RD Toledo Filho - Construction and building …, 2015 - Elsevier
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 …

Biocomposites reinforced with natural fibers: 2000–2010

O Faruk, AK Bledzki, HP Fink, M Sain - Progress in polymer science, 2012 - Elsevier
Due to environment and sustainability issues, this century has witnessed remarkable
achievements in green technology in the field of materials science through the development …

[HTML][HTML] Structural properties of concrete reinforced with bamboo fibers: a review

J Ahmad, Z Zhou, AF Deifalla - Journal of materials research and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Bamboo fibers show promising results in terms of concrete strength and avoid unavoidable
brittle failure. However, an updated assessment is needed which collects all the relevant …