[HTML][HTML] A comprehensive review on the use of natural fibers in cement/geopolymer concrete: A step towards sustainability

JA Abdalla, RA Hawileh, A Bahurudeen… - Case Studies in …, 2023‏ - Elsevier
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 …

Performance of concrete reinforced with jute fibers (natural fibers): A review

J Ahmad, MM Arbili, A Majdi, F Althoey… - … Fibers and Fabrics, 2022‏ - journals.sagepub.com
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 …

Valorisation of keratinous wastes: A sustainable approach towards a circular economy

IC Ossai, FS Hamid, A Hassan - Waste Management, 2022‏ - Elsevier
The valorisation of keratinous wastes involves biorefining and recovering the bioresource
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

O Mohamed, H Zuaiter - Polymers, 2024‏ - mdpi.com
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 …

Use of waste recycling coal bottom ash and sugarcane bagasse ash as cement and sand replacement material to produce sustainable concrete

N Bheel, S Khoso, MH Baloch, O Benjeddou… - … Science and Pollution …, 2022‏ - Springer
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 …

[HTML][HTML] Fabrication and characterization of cement-based hybrid concrete containing coir fiber for advancing concrete construction

HYB Katman, WJ Khai, N Bheel, MS Kırgız, A Kumar… - Buildings, 2022‏ - mdpi.com
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 …

[HTML][HTML] Synergistic effect of recycling waste coconut shell ash, metakaolin, and calcined clay as supplementary cementitious material on hardened properties and …

N Bheel, IM Chohan, AA Ghoto, SA Abbasi… - Case Studies in …, 2024‏ - Elsevier
Researchers are investigating eco-friendly binders like coconut shell ash (CSA), metakaolin
(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

N Bheel, T Tafsirojjaman, Y Liu, P Awoyera, A Kumar… - Buildings, 2021‏ - mdpi.com
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 …

A comprehensive study on the impact of human hair fiber and millet husk ash on concrete properties: response surface modeling and optimization

N Bheel, MA Shams, S Sohu, AS Buller, T Najeh… - Scientific Reports, 2024‏ - nature.com
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 …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of wheat straw ash as cementitious material on the mechanical characteristics and embodied carbon of concrete reinforced with coir fiber

N Bheel, S Kumar, MS Kirgiz, M Ali, HR Almujibah… - Heliyon, 2024‏ - cell.com
The use of supplementary cementitious materials has been widely accepted due to
increasing global carbon emissions resulting from demand and the consequent production …