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 …
abundant, low-cost materials that favor a series of technological properties when used in …
Effect of the addition of polypropylene fiber on concrete properties
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 …
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 …
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 …
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)
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 …
mauritanicus (Diss), an African grass largely presented in the Algerian territory. Diss stems …
Modifications of Alfa fibers by alkali and hydrothermal treatment
Abstract Moroccan Alfa plant (Stipatenacissima L) was investigated using several
techniques: chemical composition, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), crystallinity index …
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 …
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
In recent years, research has been carried out to examine natural fibers reinforced
construction mortars (NFRM), which are now increasingly replacing synthetic fibers …
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 …
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
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 …
fibres on the properties of mortars in both fresh and hardened states. Three types of …