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JOURNAL OF ENGINEERED FIBERS AND FABRICS
Volume 17, Issue -, Pages -Publisher
SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD
DOI: 10.1177/15589250221078922
Keywords
Cement composite; plant-based fibre; date palm; chemical composition; mechanical property; framework; Sustainability
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- Prince Sultan University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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The pursuit of sustainability has led to the demand for more renewable resources in construction materials. Plant-based natural fibres have emerged as a low-cost and environmentally friendly option that can enhance the mechanical properties of construction materials. This study develops a conceptual framework to assess the factors affecting plant-based fibres and cement composites, and demonstrates its application in predicting challenges and providing solutions. Date palm fibres are also suggested for future applications using this framework.
The pursuit of sustainability has necessitated more renewable resources in construction materials. Plant-based natural fibres, which can be found globally, are abundant, low-cost and renewable. Moreover, plant-based fibres can improve the mechanical properties of construction materials as a low-cost, environmentally friendly renewable option. Accordingly, a thorough understanding of the characteristics and drawbacks of plant fibres, focussing on their use in cement-based composites, is needed to explore their potential in structural applications. Therefore, this study developed a conceptual framework to assess the factors affecting plant-based natural fibres and cement composites. The paper further demonstrates the application of the proposed framework to predict associated challenges and offers appropriate solutions. Finally, date palm fibres are suggested for future applications of the proposed conceptual framework.
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