The interest in producing biodegradable polymers by chemical treatment, microorganisms
and enzymes has increased to make it easier to dispose after the end of its use without …

Fibers have been utilized in the production of building materials for a very long time.
Preliminary studies and examinations have revealed that the use of natural and synthetic …

Building envelope insulation is crucial for an energy-efficient and comfortable indoor
environment because the envelope accounts for 50–60% of total heat gain/loss in a …

Advanced ceramic sponge materials with temperature-invariant high compressibility are
urgently needed as thermal insulators, energy absorbers, catalyst carriers, and high …

With the rapid urbanization and fast growth of transportation, noise pollution has become
one of the most serious environmental problems in front of the people worldwide, it usually …

This review article provides a comprehensive overview of fiber and nanoparticle reinforced
polymer matrix composites (PMC) for their damping and sound absorption properties. It …

The new age of fibrous and porous-based composite materials has excellent acoustic
characteristics. Some of the prominent areas where these acoustical materials have found …

Fibrous materials have been widely used in noise reduction due to the porous structures. In
this review, available studies regarding the prediction methods of acoustic absorption …

In the last decade, noise pollution and global warming and their effects on human health
and the environment have received much attention. Building sectors are one of the most …

In recent years, kenaf fibre has been highlighted for its superiority as the filler for composite
materials. However, study of the fibres as an acoustic absorber is still lacking. In this paper …