A review of the use of natural fibers in cement composites: concepts, applications and Brazilian history

D Lilargem Rocha, LUD Tambara Júnior, MT Marvila… - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
The use of natural lignocellulosic fibers has become popular all over the world, as they are
abundant, low-cost materials that favor a series of technological properties when used in …

Effect of the addition of polypropylene fiber on concrete properties

MR Latifi, Ö Biricik… - Journal of Adhesion …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
The random distribution of polypropylene fibers in concrete mixtures leads to an increase in
abrasion and freeze-thaw resistance, a decrease in volume expansions formed as a result of …

Isolation and characterization of agro-waste biomass sapodilla seeds as reinforcement in potential polymer composite applications

SMK Thiagamani, P Sivakumar, M Srinivasan… - Heliyon, 2023 - cell.com
Fillers or particulate fillers find a growing utilization as reinforcement material in polymer
composites due to their ability to enhance the properties of the ensuing composites. The …

Performance analysis of biochar and W. Robusta palm waste reinforced green mortar using response surface methodology and machine learning methods

H Boudermine, M Boumaaza, A Belaadi… - … and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
The pressing issue of growing carbon dioxide (CO2) levels and global warming has
prompted efforts to create new building materials with the capacity to absorb and store CO2 …

Valorization and extraction of cellulose nanocrystals from North African grass: Ampelodesmos mauritanicus (Diss)

F Luzi, D Puglia, F Sarasini, J Tirillò, G Maffei… - Carbohydrate …, 2019 - Elsevier
The aim of this research activity was based on the revalorization of Amplodesmos
mauritanicus (Diss), an African grass largely presented in the Algerian territory. Diss stems …

Modifications of Alfa fibers by alkali and hydrothermal treatment

S Ajouguim, K Abdelouahdi, M Waqif, M Stefanidou… - Cellulose, 2019 - Springer
Abstract Moroccan Alfa plant (Stipatenacissima L) was investigated using several
techniques: chemical composition, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), crystallinity index …

Chemical treatment of waste abaca for natural fiber-reinforced geopolymer composite

RAJ Malenab, JPS Ngo, MAB Promentilla - Materials, 2017 - mdpi.com
The use of natural fibers in reinforced composites to produce eco-friendly materials is
gaining more attention due to their attractive features such as low cost, low density and good …

Systematic review on reinforcing mortars with natural fibers: challenges of environment-friendly option

M Boumaaza, A Belaadi, M Bourchak - Journal of Natural Fibers, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
In recent years, research has been carried out to examine natural fibers reinforced
construction mortars (NFRM), which are now increasingly replacing synthetic fibers …

[HTML][HTML] Effectiveness of alkaline and hydrothermal treatments on cellulosic fibers extracted from the Moroccan Pennisetum Alopecuroides plant: chemical and …

H Elmoudnia, P Faria, R Jalal, M Waqif… - … Polymer Technologies and …, 2023 - Elsevier
This work aims to study the physical, chemical, and thermal properties of natural fibers
extracted from the Pennisetum alopecuroides plant. The study was carried out on raw and …

Treatment of date palm fibres mesh: Influence on the rheological and mechanical properties of fibre-cement composites

T Ali-Boucetta, A Ayat, W Laifa, M Behim - Construction and Building …, 2021 - Elsevier
An experimental study was conducted on the influence of different treatments of date palm
fibres on the properties of mortars in both fresh and hardened states. Three types of …