Lignocellulosic materials are susceptible to bio-degradation. Therefore, preservatives are used to
enhance their durability for various applications. The toxic nature of synthetic preservatives is
encouraging the use of ...
Concrete is used extensively in building construction. However, it is susceptible to corrosion, moisture migration, cracking, delamination and spalling is on the increase. These may be mitigated by components reconstitution ...
The ban on asbestos-cement roofing sheets in many countries due to the associated health hazards of asbestos fibre resulted in the search for alternative fibres. Environmental concerns about CO2 emissions in cement ...