[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 …

Review of concrete with expanded polystyrene (EPS): Performance and environmental aspects

L Prasittisopin, P Termkhajornkit, YH Kim - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2022 - Elsevier
Lightweight concrete with expanded polystyrene (EPS) has been adopted for several
decades. The EPS is to reduce the structural weight of the material for precast and …

A review of the next-generation biochar production from waste biomass for material applications

RK Mishra, K Mohanty - Science of The Total Environment, 2023 - Elsevier
The development of carbonaceous materials such as biochar has triggered a hot spot in
materials application. Carbon material derived from biomass could be a vital platform for …

Mechanical and physical properties and morphology of concrete containing plastic waste as aggregate

M Belmokaddem, A Mahi, Y Senhadji… - … and Building Materials, 2020 - Elsevier
The valorisation of plastic wastes has become a major environmental challenge. Their re-
use as aggregates in the manufacture of new construction materials may contribute to …

Acoustic properties of innovative concretes: A review

R Fediuk, M Amran, N Vatin, Y Vasilev, V Lesovik… - Materials, 2021 - mdpi.com
Concrete is the most common building material; therefore, when designing structures, it is
obligatory to consider all structural parameters and design characteristics such as acoustic …

A review of non-soil biochar applications

M Bartoli, M Giorcelli, P Jagdale, M Rovere… - Materials, 2020 - mdpi.com
Biochar is the solid residue that is recovered after the thermal cracking of biomasses in an
oxygen-free atmosphere. Biochar has been used for many years as a soil amendment and …

Exploring the potential of sheep wool as an eco-friendly insulation material: A comprehensive review and analytical ranking

S Hetimy, N Megahed, OA Eleinen… - Sustainable Materials and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Amidst growing environmental concerns and an escalating awareness of climate change,
the choice of insulation materials has gained vital importance in shaping sustainable …

Use of date palm waste fibers as sound absorption material

E Taban, S Amininasab, P Soltani, U Berardi… - Journal of Building …, 2021 - Elsevier
An increasing interest in the possibilities of converting agricultural wastes to value-added
products has emerged. Annually, 200,000 tons of date palm waste are generated, which are …

Mechanical, thermal, and acoustic properties of hemp and biocomposite materials: a review

RK Dahal, B Acharya, A Dutta - Journal of Composites Science, 2022 - mdpi.com
Bio-based products are paving a promising path towards a greener future and helping win
the fight against climate change and global warming mainly caused by fossil fuel …

Acoustic and thermal performances assessment of sustainable insulation panels made from cardboard waste and natural fibers

M Ouakarrouch, S Bousshine, A Bybi, N Laaroussi… - Applied Acoustics, 2022 - Elsevier
This work aims to elaborate and characterize new ecological composite materials from
cardboard waste and abandoned natural fibers for the manufacture of local acoustic …