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Non-conventional cement-based composites reinforced with vegetable fibers: A review of strategies to improve durability

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Author(s):
Santos, S. F. [1] ; Tonoli, G. H. D. [2] ; Mejia, J. E. B. [3] ; Fiorelli, J. [3] ; Savastano, Jr., H. [3]
Total Authors: 5
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Estadual Paulista, Sao Paulo - Brazil
[2] Fed Univ Lavras UFLA, Lavras - Brazil
[3] Univ Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 3
Document type: Journal article
Source: MATERIALES DE CONSTRUCCION; v. 65, n. 317 2015.
Web of Science Citations: 18
Abstract

The present review shows the state-of-art on the approachs about improving the processing, physical-mechanical performance and durability of non-conventional fiber-cement composites. The objective of this review is to show some of these strategies to mitigate the degradation of the vegetable fibers used as reinforcement in cost-effective and non-conventional fiber-cement and, consequently, to improve their mechanical and durability properties for applications in the housing construction. Beyond the introduction about vegetable fibers, the content of this review is divided in the following sections: (i) surface modification of the fibers; (ii) improving fiber-to-cement interface; (iii) natural pozzolans; (iv) accelerated carbonation; (v) applications of nanoscience; and (vi) principles of functionally graded materials and extrusion process were briefly discussed with focus on future research needs. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 09/10614-0 - Fundamental mechanical characteristics of non-conventional composites reinforced with cellulose and synthetic fibres: contribution to sustainable building materials
Grantee:Holmer Savastano Junior
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
FAPESP's process: 09/17293-5 - Fracture mechanics applied to the development of non conventional extruded composites reinforced with cellulosic and synthetic fibers
Grantee:Sérgio Francisco dos Santos
Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Young Investigators Grants
FAPESP's process: 10/16524-0 - Fracture mechanics applied to the development of non conventional extruded composites reinforced with cellulosic and syntetic fibers
Grantee:Sérgio Francisco dos Santos
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Young Researchers