Plant-based natural fibre reinforced cement composites: A review. (April 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Onuaguluchi, Obinna; Banthia, Nemkumar
• Is Part Of: Cement & concrete composites. Volume 68(2016)
• Page Start: 96
• Page End: 108
• Publication Date: 2016-04
• Subjects: Natural fibres -- Sustainability -- Cement composites -- Strength -- Durability -- Nano-reinforcement; Composite-reinforced concrete -- Periodicals; Concrete -- Periodicals; Composite materials -- Periodicals; Composites de ciment -- Périodiques; Béton -- Périodiques; Composites -- Périodiques; Béton léger -- Périodiques; Cement composites; Composite materials; Composite-reinforced concrete; Concrete; Lightweight concrete; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 620.135
• DOI: 10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2016.02.014
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0958-9465

Abstract

Abstract: The quest for sustainability in construction material usage has made the use of more renewable resources in the construction industry a necessity. Plant-based natural fibres are low cost renewable materials which can be found in abundant supply in many countries. This paper presents a summary of research progress on plant-based natural fibre reinforced cement-based composites. Fibre types, fibre characteristics and their effects on the properties of cement-based materials are reviewed. Factors affecting the fresh and hardened properties of cement-based composites reinforced with plant-based natural fibre are discussed. Measures to enhance the durability properties of cement-based composites containing plant-based natural fibres are appraised. Significant part of the paper is then focused on future trends such as the use of plant-based natural fibres as internal curing agents and durability enhancement materials in cement-based composites. Finally, applications and recommendations for future work are presented.