A comprehensive review on construction applications and life cycle sustainability of natural fiber biocomposites

H Ahmad, G Chhipi-Shrestha, K Hewage, R Sadiq - Sustainability, 2022 - mdpi.com
The construction industry is continuously searching for sustainable materials to combat the
rapid depletion of global resources and ongoing ecological crises. Biocomposites have …

[PDF][PDF] Banana fiber reinforced concrete: A review

MM Attia, SMM Shawky - NY Sci. J, 2021 - researchgate.net
Banana fibers (BFs) are utilized as reinforcement to compensate for concrete's inherent
weaknesses. Nowadays, there is a focus on incorporating BFs into concrete, depending on …

Extraction and characterization of fiber treatment Inula viscosa fibers as potential polymer composite reinforcement

N Moussaoui, M Rokbi, H Osmani, M Jawaid… - Journal of Polymers and …, 2021 - Springer
This research aims to characterize and analysis of newly cellulosic fiber extracted from Inula
viscosa bark. The obtained Inula viscosa fibers were also characterized after having been …

[PDF][PDF] Study on strength parameters of concrete by adding banana fibers

MF Ali, SH Ali, MT Ahmed, SK Patel… - Int. Res. J. Eng …, 2020 - academia.edu
This research describes experimental studies on the utilization of banana trunk fiber to
reinforce the strength and applications of concrete. These natural fibers have excellent …

Enhancing mechanical properties of mortar with short and thin banana fibers: A sustainable alternative to synthetic fibers

N Lamichhane, A Lamichhane, TR Gyawali - Heliyon, 2024 - cell.com
The use of fiber in mortar/concrete is now common for enhancing the flexural and ductility
properties of structures. However, the utilization of synthetic fibers contributes to the …

Assessment of the Mechanical and Microstructural Performance of Waste Kraft Fibre Reinforced Cement Composite Incorporating Sustainable Eco-Friendly Additives

AS Taiwo, DS Ayre, M Khorami, SS Rahatekar - Buildings, 2024 - pureportal.coventry.ac.uk
This study investigates the influence of limestone powder and metakaolin as sustainable
eco-friendly additives on the properties and behavior of cementitious composite boards, with …

[PDF][PDF] Analysis of physical properties of concrete with jute fibre reinforced concrete with partial replacement of cement with metakaolin

I Anand, A Verma, MK DUBEY, DRV RAJ… - Int J Mech Eng, 2022 - researchgate.net
Natural fibers offer superior mechanical properties, are less expensive, come from
renewable resources, and are recyclable. The alkaline matrix is damaging to the fibers in …

Investigation of the dielectric properties and mechanical stability of lignocellulosic biomass based electrical insulation material for high voltage applications

T Rajamanikandan, S Banumathi… - Materials Research …, 2023 - iopscience.iop.org
The laminated insulation pressboards are used in electrical transformers and they are made
from pure wood cellulose fibre. It is used in high-voltage transformers for electrical insulation …

[PDF][PDF] Assessment of Workability of Banana Fiber Reinforced Concrete for Easy Pouring

MS Jameel, MJ Khan, A Raza… - … AEGEA N SYMPOSIUMS, 2022 - researchgate.net
Concrete is one of the most used material in the world, however the production of cement
and steel contributes to pollution in a large amount. Therefore, an alternative solution must …

Experimental Study on Impact of Al2O3 and High Alumina Cement in Heat-Resistant Floor Tiles

YM Paing, B Murugesan, M Ravi - International Conference on Civil …, 2023 - Springer
In Asian nations, heat-resistant tiles are crucial, which obviously raises the demand for
natural resources. A significant supply of raw materials must be obtained in order to meet the …