Date Palm Fiber Composites in Hot-Dry Construction and Building

Kriker, Abdelouahed; Abbani, S.; Bouziane, Mebarka; Mokhtari, Ali; Mekhermeche, Abdessalam; Chaib, Hachem; Hafsi, F.

doi:10.1007/978-981-15-9339-0_12

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“…To create bio-composite samples, Kriker 24 used processed date palm fibers (DPFT) and raw fibers (DPF) with sand and Portland cement sourced from Algeria. However, the date palm fibers were contaminated with sand and dust due to environmental exposure.…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

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Evaluation of mechanical properties of biocomposites treated with date palm fiber

Benaniba,

Djendel,

Kessal

et al. 2023

Journal of Engineered Fibers and Fabrics

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The utilization of environmentally friendly composite materials for building insulation offers a practical solution to reducing energy consumption. This study explores the application of novel biocomposites, comprising cement, sand, treated (DPFT) and raw (DPF) date palm fibers and their influence on the thermal and mechanical properties of mortars. The samples were prepared with varying weight percentages of date palm fibers (0%− 20%), treated with NaOH, and possessing a fiber length of 7 mm. Water absorption, density, resistance to bending and compression, thermal conductivity and diffusivity were encompassed. The results indicate that incorporating treated fibers has a beneficial effect on the thermal and mechanical properties of the composite when compared to using raw fibers. Additionally, higher proportions of DPF lead to decreased thermal conductivity, diffusivity, and resistance to bending and compression, highlighting the positive impact of DPFT on the composite’s thermal and mechanical attributes. Notably, the treated fiber composite significantly enhances the insulation capacity of the mortar.

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Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%