Coconut shell concrete is one of the recently established lightweight concretes. This paper discusses the optimization of adding coconut fibers in both coconut shell concrete and conventional concrete. Coconut fibers at different aspect ratios of 16....
Coconut fiber was used in coconut shell concrete (CSC) and its durability properties were studied. The properties include: water absorption, volume of permeable pore voids, rapid chloride penetration test, sorptivity and resistance at elevated temper...
The construction industry relies heavily on concrete as a building material. The coarse aggregate makes up a substantial portion of the volume of concrete. However, the continued exploitation of granite rock for coarse aggregate results in an increas...
The utilization of cement is one of the primary sources of carbon emissions in concrete, driving the search for sustainable alternative materials. Although extensive research has been conducted on the use of agricultural waste as supplementary cement...
Agricultural waste materials can serve as functional constituents in cement-based composites through three pathways: (i) organic bio-aggregates that lower density and alter thermal behavior, (ii) lignocellulosic fibers that control cracking and impro...
Targeting the engineering properties of poor strength and susceptibility to damage in roadbeds and slopes within clay regions, xanthan gum is employed as a soil enhancer, concurrently addressing the issue of the low utilization rate of plant coir fib...
Concrete is the most commonly used and essential material in the construction industry, and it is also the most widely utilized product globally. The construction industry is a rapidly expanding industry. To improve the efficiency and strength proper...
In this study, we compared the physical properties of coconut fiber/polypropylene (PP) composite materials with coconut fiber as a reinforcing agent, produced through a hybrid injection molding process and a layered hot-pressing process. Through comp...
Lightweight aggregate concrete (LWAC) is gaining interest due to its reduced weight, high strength, and durability while being cost-effective. This research proposes a method to design an LWAC by integrating coconut shell (CS) as coarse lightweight a...
This work aimed to extract nanolignin from green coconut husk and fiber using the acetosolv method, with the aim of transforming waste into high-value-added products and promoting sustainability and bioeconomy. The acetosolv pulping was carried out i...
The study evaluated the possibility of using natural fibers as a reinforcement of bio-polyethylene. Flax, coconut, basalt fiber, and wood flour were used in the work. Strength tests like static tensile test, three-point flexural test, or impact stren...
Polymer-based composites have emerged as viable alternatives to metals for applications requiring reduced weight, corrosion resistance, and cost-effectiveness; however, their relatively low mechanical strength remains a significant limitation. This s...
The use of plant fibers in cementitious composites has been gaining prominence with the need for more sustainable construction materials. It occurs due to the advantages natural fibers provide to these composites, such as the reduction of density, fr...
Natural fibers have been widely used for reinforcing polymers, attributed to their sustainable nature, light weight, biodegradability, and low cost compared with synthetic fibers, for example, carbon or glass fibers. The objective of this research wa...
Epoxy resins as important organic matrices, thanks to their chemical structure and the possibility of modification, have unique properties, which contribute to the fact that these materials have been used in many composite industries for many years....
The accumulation of thermal energy in construction elements during daytime, and its release during a colder night period is an efficient and green way to maintain a comfortable temperature range in buildings and vehicles. One approach to achieving th...
Interest in nanocellulose obtained from natural resources has grown, mainly due to the characteristics that these materials provide when incorporated in biodegradable films as an alternative for the improvement of the properties of nanocomposites. Th...
In this study, hydrogel films of biocomposite comprising bacterial cellulose (BC) and silk (S) were successfully fabricated through a simple, facile, and cost-effective method via biosynthesis by Acetobacter xylinum in a culture medium of coconut ski...
The industrial processing of coconut to produce valuable foods, such as water and milk, generates large volumes of waste, especially the fruit shell. Despite this, material can be used in bioprocess applications, e.g., the production of enzymes, its...
The intensive development of the polyurethanes industry and limited resources (also due to the current geopolitical situation) of the raw materials used so far force the search for new solutions to maintain high economic development. Implementing the...
The braking system is a crucial element in automotive safety. In order for the braking mechanism to function effectively, the brake pads’ durability as well as quality are crucial aspects to take into account. A brake pad is a part of a vehicle...
The coconut crab, Birgus latro, has black protrusions on the tops of its walking legs and claw fingers. In addition, there are regularly aligned small black protrusions on parts of the exoskeleton surface of the claws and leg. In this study, the elem...
In today’s world, global warming has become a concern. To overcome this, we need to reduce the carbon footprints caused by the production of materials. Much of the time, this is equivalent to the same amount of CO2 emissions per tonne of production....
Noise pollution is often overlooked and invisible, but it significantly impacts the quality of human life. One of the most straightforward solutions to mitigate noise pollution is by using sound-absorbing materials. Recently, research trends to devel...
Potentially toxic elements (PTEs) are ubiquitous chemical compounds in the environment due to contamination of air, water, or soil. They are primarily sourced from fossil fuel combustion, mining and smelting, electroplating, dyes and pigments, agricu...
Polymer matrix composites have been used extensively in the aerospace and automotive industries. Nevertheless, the growing demand for composites raises concerns about the thermal stability, cost, and environmental impacts of synthetic fillers like gr...
Conventional methods for the synthesis of porous carbons are typically time- and energy-consuming and often contribute to the excessive accumulation of waste solvents. An alternative approach is to employ environmentally friendly procedures, such as...
The manufacturing of fiber-reinforced plastics has been linked to the discharge of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), particularly toluene and benzene, which have been identified as posing substantial risks to human health and the environment. To cou...