The Role of Natural Fibers in the Building Industry—The Perspective of Sustainable Development
Abstract Contemporary construction faces the need to reduce its negative impact on the environment, prompting designers, investors, and contractors to…
sustainable building materials
Effect of Hemp Shive Granulometry on the Thermal Conductivity of Hemp–Lime Composites
Abstract This study investigates the effect of hemp shive granulometry on the thermal conductivity and microstructure of hemp–lime composites. Three…
Evaluating the Thermal Conductivity of Hemp-Based Insulation
Abstract This study evaluates the thermal conductivity of hemp-based insulation materials, focusing on loose bulk mixtures of hemp fibre and…
Innovative Hemp Shive-Based Bio-Composites, Part II: The Effect of the Phase Change Material (PCM) Additive on Characteristics of Modified Potato Starch Binders
Abstract This study investigates the effect of phase change materials (PCM) on the properties of modified potato starch binders and…
Innovative Hemp Shive-Based Bio-Composites: Part I: Modification of Potato Starch Binder by Sodium Meta-Silicate and Glycerol
Abstract The growing demand for sustainable building materials has boosted research on plant-based composite materials, including hemp shives bound with…
Hemp-Straw Composites: Gluing Study and Multi-Physical Characterizations
Abstract In order to meet the requirement of sustainable development, building materials are increasingly environmentally friendly. They can be partially…