Mycomerge: Fabrication of Mycelium-Based Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites on a Rattan Framework
Abstract There is an essential need for a change in the way we build our physical environment. To prevent our…
bio-based materials
Cell Wall Composition of Hemp Shiv Determined by Physical and Chemical Approaches
Abstract The use of agricultural by-products in the building engineering realm has led to an increase in insulation characteristics of…
Regionalised Life Cycle Assessment of Bio-Based Materials in Construction; the Case of Hemp Shiv Treated with Sol-Gel Coatings
Abstract Interest in intrinsically low-energy construction materials is becoming mainstream, and bio-based materials form a key part of that group…
Modification of hemp shiv properties using water-repellent sol–gel coatings
Abstract For the first time, the hydrophilicity of hemp shiv was modified without the compromise of its hygroscopic properties. This…