The development of the construction sector has created a deficit and constraints on natural
building materials. The ecological impact of the construction material has been the subject of …

In recent years, serious reduction in petroleum resources and concerns about the usage of
synthetic plastics have prompted global communities to accept the use of natural fibres and …

Great progress in the development of low-cost ceramic membranes from alternative
materials have been achieved recently towards various application especially water and …

The construction industry has grown enormously over the last few decades. Concrete has
been the key component in most construction works. Concrete is very good in compression …

Sugarcane has primarily been used for sugar and ethanol production. It creates large
quantities of residual lignocellulosic biomass such as sugarcane bagasse, leaves, tops, and …

Indoor environmental quality (IEQ) can impact human health, well-being, and productivity.
This paper reviews the couplings between IEQ which consists of thermal, acoustic, visual …

Sugarcane is a cash crop that has been a significant source of revenue in many countries
around the world. In the last few decades, sugarcane mills that were only intended for sugar …

The increasing demand for eco-friendly solutions for industrial applications has garnered
significant interest in oil palm fiber (OPF) as a reinforcement in polymer composites. This …

The progress of Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) research in school buildings has
increased profusely in the last two decades and the interest in this area is still growing …

Fiberboards are readily available components which can be used in construction for various
functions such as furniture, insulation, or soundproofing. Research in the field of fiberboards …