A large quantity of lignocellulosic wastes is generated worldwide from various sources such
as agriculture, construction, wood and furniture industries leading to environmental …

Most recent European acoustic design codes and regulations establish a maximum value for
impact sound insulation on pavement slabs. These requirements demand the …

Cork granules are produced as by-products and waste by the cork processing industries that
make 'bottle stoppers' as a main product. These granules are of low density and could be …

The growing environmental concern throughout the globe has led architects & engineers to
design energy efficient buildings. Consequently, they are looking for building materials that …

In this study, the use of bagasse fiber (BF) and unbleached bagasse pulp (BP) in a cement
matrix, as a raw material, to produce lightweight construction materials is reported. The …

The effects of main veins of palm (Elaeis guineensis) particles and the amount of CaCl2 on
the mechanical and physical properties of cementbonded composite boards (CBCBs) were …

The promotion of more efficient and greener buildings and the reduction of energy
consumption are among the priorities defined in the Europe 2020 Strategy. The potential of …

Nowadays, greater respect for the environment is a widespread social demand. Since the
cork industry generates vast amounts of waste of approximately 20 to 30%, the harvested …

The use of coconut husk sawdust and tomato stem particles at varying blending proportion
was examined for the production of particle board. Boards of dimensions 350 mm by 350 …

Diversos estudos permitiram evidenciar que a introdução de cortiça em betões influencia de
maneira positiva o seu comportamento mecânico, acústico e térmico. Sabendo-se que …