[HTML][HTML] A review on natural fibers for development of eco-friendly bio-composite: characteristics, and utilizations

A Karimah, MR Ridho, SS Munawar, DS Adi… - Journal of materials …, 2021 - Elsevier
Understanding the basic properties of natural fibers is important to determine the optimal
intended uses for instance as high-quality bio-composite raw material. This review describes …

[HTML][HTML] Natural fiber reinforced composites: Sustainable materials for emerging applications

MY Khalid, A Al Rashid, ZU Arif, W Ahmed… - Results in …, 2021 - Elsevier
In the contemporary world, natural fibers reinforced polymer composite (NFRPC) materials
are of great interest owing to their eco-friendly nature, lightweight, life-cycle superiority …

[HTML][HTML] Advances in geopolymer materials: A comprehensive review

P Cong, Y Cheng - Journal of Traffic and Transportation Engineering …, 2021 - Elsevier
Geopolymer is a new environment-friendly cementitious material, and the development of
geopolymer can reduce the carbon dioxide emission caused by the development of cement …

[HTML][HTML] Recent developments on natural fiber concrete: A review of properties, sustainability, applications, barriers, and opportunities

L Chen, Z Chen, Z Xie, L Wei, J Hua, L Huang… - Developments in the …, 2023 - Elsevier
To reduce the carbon footprint of traditional concrete materials, natural fiber concrete is vital.
This study systematically analyzed 196 peer-reviewed papers using the literature review …

Fiber-reinforced alkali-activated concrete: A review

M Amran, R Fediuk, HS Abdelgader, G Murali… - Journal of Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
Alkali-activated materials (AAMs) received broad recognition from numerous researchers
worldwide and may have potential applications in modern construction. The combined use …

[HTML][HTML] Recent advances in nanocellulose-based different biomaterials: types, properties, and emerging applications

MY Khalid, A Al Rashid, ZU Arif, W Ahmed… - Journal of Materials …, 2021 - Elsevier
The research interest in sustainable and eco-friendly materials based on natural sources
has increased dramatically due to their recyclability, biodegradability, compatibility, and …

Eco-friendly geopolymer prepared from solid wastes: A critical review

B Ren, Y Zhao, H Bai, S Kang, T Zhang, S Song - Chemosphere, 2021 - Elsevier
Solid wastes are generated from human activities which could cause damage to the
ecological environment and human beings. In recent years, there has been extensive …

[HTML][HTML] Challenges and advancement in water absorption of natural fiber-reinforced polymer composites

M Mohammed, AJM Jawad, AM Mohammed, JK Oleiwi… - Polymer Testing, 2023 - Elsevier
Natural fibres (NFRs) composite materials are acquiring popularity in the modern world due
to their eco-friendliness and superior mechanical properties. Although it has been shown …

Fire resistance of geopolymer concrete: A critical review

M Amran, SS Huang, S Debbarma… - Construction and Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
Although a novel inorganic family of geopolymer concrete (GPC) is a promising building
material. The need for understanding its resistance against fire at high temperatures is …

[HTML][HTML] Possibilities for the application of agro-industrial wastes in cementitious materials: A brief review of the Brazilian perspective

ARG de Azevedo, M Amin, M Hadzima-Nyarko… - Cleaner Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
Brazil is a country of continental dimensions and characteristics with enormous biodiversity
of fauna and flora which confers a prominent role in the sector of extraction of agricultural …