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 …

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 …

Oil palm wood is one of the solid wastes available in large quantities, which has been used
as non-structural material. Many researchers focus on their material strength and binder …

In recent years, the interest in reusing recycled fibers as building materials has been
growing as a consequence of their ability to reduce the production of waste and the use of …

Every year, huge quantities of date palm fibers (DPF) are produced and wasted all over the
world. Using this natural fiber as raw material would contribute to the valorization of natural …

Reusing textile waste in building applications has the potential to reduce the environmental
impact of two sectors considered the main sources of environmental pollution: the textile and …

In recent years, natural materials are becoming a valid alternative to traditional sound
absorbers due to reduced production costs and environmental protection. This paper reports …

An aqueous fabrication method is investigated for a composite reinforced with chitosan and
flax fibers. The composite is characterized structurally, mechanically and chemically. A …

The main aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of water hyacinth stem as insulation
material by analysing its thermal and acoustic performance. Several particleboards and …

Sunflower is grown almost exclusively for the production of vegetable oil from its seeds.
Sunflower stalks (or straw) are typically left on the field and have no market value. The pith …