[HTML][HTML] A review of coir fiber reinforced polymer composites

AG Adeniyi, DV Onifade, JO Ighalo… - Composites Part B …, 2019 - Elsevier
Natural fiber reinforced polymer composites play important roles in the production of eco-
friendly materials because of their high modulus, meticulous strength and reduced carbon …

A state-of-the-art review on coir fiber-reinforced biocomposites

KMF Hasan, PG Horváth, M Bak, T Alpár - Rsc Advances, 2021 - pubs.rsc.org
The coconut (Cocos nucifera) fruits are extensively grown in tropical countries. The use of
coconut husk-derived coir fiber-reinforced biocomposites is on the rise nowadays due to the …

[HTML][HTML] The use of fibres in asphalt mixtures: A state of the art review

Y Guo, P Tataranni, C Sangiorgi - Construction and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
The various acknowledged benefits given by the use of fibre for construction materials made
this component essential for specific applications, including asphalt pavements. Fibres in …

A systematic review of waste materials in cement-based composites for construction applications

X Li, D Qin, Y Hu, W Ahmad, A Ahmad, F Aslam… - Journal of Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
There is a remarkable impact of the construction industry on the environment, contributing
considerably to CO 2 emissions, natural resource dwindling, and energy demand. The …

[HTML][HTML] A review of recent research on the use of cellulosic fibres, their fibre fabric reinforced cementitious, geo-polymer and polymer composites in civil engineering

L Yan, B Kasal, L Huang - Composites Part B: Engineering, 2016 - Elsevier
Environmentally-friendly monofilament cellulosic fibres have been widely used as
alternatives for conventional steel reinforcement within concrete. Recently, the use of …

Investigation of the macro performance, mechanism, and durability of multiscale steel fiber reinforced low-carbon ecological UHPC

K Cui, K Liang, J Chang, D Lau - Construction and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
China proposes a carbon peak by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060; reducing carbon
dioxide emissions and capturing and using carbon dioxide has become a research focus. As …

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 …

A review of the use of coconut fiber in cement composites

FRB Martinelli, FRC Ribeiro, MT Marvila, SN Monteiro… - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
The use of plant fibers in cementitious composites has been gaining prominence with the
need for more sustainable construction materials. It occurs due to the advantages natural …

Effect of alkali treatment on microstructure and mechanical properties of coir fibres, coir fibre reinforced-polymer composites and reinforced-cementitious composites

L Yan, N Chouw, L Huang, B Kasal - Construction and Building Materials, 2016 - Elsevier
In this study, coir fibres were studied for use as reinforcement materials for polymer and
cementitious composites. The effect of fibre treatment (ie 5 wt.% NaOH solution at 20° C for …