Sustainable and Nonconventional Construction Materials Using Inorganic Bonded Fiber Composites presents a concise overview of non-conventional construction materials with a strong focus on alternative inorganic bonded fiber composites and their applications as construction components. It outlines the processing and characterization of non-conventional cementitious composites, which will be of great benefit to both academic and industrial professionals interested in research, development, and innovation on inorganic bonded fiber composites. The book gives a comprehensive review of the innovative research associated with building components based on inorganic bonded composites. Exploring both natural fibers as reinforcing elements and alternative inorganic binders based on agricultural and industrial wastes, this book also considers the performance and applications of fibrous composites as construction materials and components. Dedicated to analyzing recent developments in inorganic fiber composites researchDiscusses the broader subjects of processing, characterization, performance, and applications of non-conventional construction materials

1.3.3 Mechanical properties of the panels1.4 Conclusion; Acknowledgments; References; 2 The effect of sodium hydroxide surface treatment on the tensile strength and elastic modulus of cellulose nanofiber; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Experimental fiber preparation procedure and test methods; 2.2.1 Alkali treatment; 2.2.2 Mechanical defibrillation; 2.2.3 Cellulose nanofiber film production; 2.2.4 Mechanical testing; 2.2.5 Transmission electron microscopy; 2.3 Results and discussion; 2.4 Conclusions; Acknowledgments; References

3 Interfacial transition zone between lignocellulosic fiber and matrix in cement-based composites3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Aspects of the bulk cementitious matrix; 3.3 Relevant aspects related to the lignocellulosic fiber; 3.4 Fiber-matrix interactions; 3.5 Processing and curing methods; 3.5.1 Slurry dewatering followed by pressing; 3.5.2 Extrusion process; 3.5.2.1 Rheology of extruded mixtures; 3.5.2.2 Assessment of the processes: Slurry dewatering versus extrusion; 3.5.3 Accelerated carbonation for curing; 3.6 Concluding remarks; Acknowledgments; References; Further reading

4 Treatments for viable utilization of vegetable fibers in inorganic-based composites4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Pretreatment methods; 4.2.1 Chemical treatment; 4.2.1.1 Acidic pretreatment; 4.2.1.2 Alkaline pretreatment; 4.2.1.3 Coating; 4.2.1.4 Drying/rewetting cycles; 4.2.2 Physical treatment; 4.2.2.1 Mechanical: pulping; 4.2.2.2 Thermal: pyrolysis; 4.3 Influence of treatment on morphology and chemical composition of fiber; 4.3.1 Influence on morphology and texture; 4.3.1.1 Origin of fibers; 4.3.1.2 Chemical treatment of fibers; Acid and alkaline hydrolysis; Coating

Front Cover; Sustainable and Nonconventional Construction Materials using Inorganic Bonded Fiber Composites; Copyright Page; Contents; List of contributors; Foreword; Summary; Introductory remarks-the nonconventional materials (NOCMAT) for sustainable infrastructure regeneration in 21st century; Introduction; Natural materials in historic constructions; Application of vegetable fibers; Reinforced adobes as energy saving construction materials; Fibrous composite materials; Vegetable fiber-cement durability; Concluding remarks; Acknowledgment; References