[HTML][HTML] A comprehensive review on the use of natural fibers in cement/geopolymer concrete: A step towards sustainability
The construction industry is shifting towards environmentally friendly products due to the
rising demand for non-renewable raw materials, their high energy consumption, and, most …
rising demand for non-renewable raw materials, their high energy consumption, and, most …
Performance of concrete reinforced with jute fibers (natural fibers): A review
Natural fibers are an excellent alternative since they are inexpensive and easily accessible
in fibrous form. Several researchers claim that jute fiber (JTF) can be used in concrete to …
in fibrous form. Several researchers claim that jute fiber (JTF) can be used in concrete to …
Valorisation of keratinous wastes: A sustainable approach towards a circular economy
The valorisation of keratinous wastes involves biorefining and recovering the bioresource
materials from the keratinous wastes to produce value-added keratin-based bioproducts …
materials from the keratinous wastes to produce value-added keratin-based bioproducts …
[HTML][HTML] Fresh properties, strength, and durability of fiber-reinforced geopolymer and conventional concrete: A review
Reducing the environmental footprint of the construction industry in general and concrete in
particular is essential. The addition of synthetic and natural fibers to concrete mixes at …
particular is essential. The addition of synthetic and natural fibers to concrete mixes at …
Use of waste recycling coal bottom ash and sugarcane bagasse ash as cement and sand replacement material to produce sustainable concrete
Concrete is widely used as a building material all over the world, and its use is increasing
the demand of cement and sand in the construction industry. However, the limited resources …
the demand of cement and sand in the construction industry. However, the limited resources …
[HTML][HTML] Fabrication and characterization of cement-based hybrid concrete containing coir fiber for advancing concrete construction
Nowadays, the incorporation of natural fiber, such as coir fiber, to high-strength concrete has
sparked a lot of attention in the construction materials industry. This is because coir fibers …
sparked a lot of attention in the construction materials industry. This is because coir fibers …
[HTML][HTML] Synergistic effect of recycling waste coconut shell ash, metakaolin, and calcined clay as supplementary cementitious material on hardened properties and …
Researchers are investigating eco-friendly binders like coconut shell ash (CSA), metakaolin
(MK), and calcined clay (CC) as supplementary cementitious materials (SCM) in high …
(MK), and calcined clay (CC) as supplementary cementitious materials (SCM) in high …
[HTML][HTML] Experimental study on engineering properties of cement concrete reinforced with nylon and jute fibers
The use of synthetic fiber and natural fiber for concrete production has been continuously
investigated. Most of the materials have become popular for their higher flexibility, durability …
investigated. Most of the materials have become popular for their higher flexibility, durability …
A comprehensive study on the impact of human hair fiber and millet husk ash on concrete properties: response surface modeling and optimization
Revolutionizing construction, the concrete blend seamlessly integrates human hair (HH)
fibers and millet husk ash (MHA) as a sustainable alternative. By repurposing human hair for …
fibers and millet husk ash (MHA) as a sustainable alternative. By repurposing human hair for …
[HTML][HTML] Effect of wheat straw ash as cementitious material on the mechanical characteristics and embodied carbon of concrete reinforced with coir fiber
The use of supplementary cementitious materials has been widely accepted due to
increasing global carbon emissions resulting from demand and the consequent production …
increasing global carbon emissions resulting from demand and the consequent production …