Cellulose composites for construction applications

CATALINA GÓMEZ HOYOS; ANALIA VAZQUEZ

Application of Cellulose Polymer Composites

Wiley

Año: 2014; p. 435 - 452

This chapter reflects the key tendencies in cellulose fibers composites for construction applications. These materials, represent an alternative to traditional materials in construction industry that will be reflected in energy saving and emissions control; increasing the opportunity of recycle and reuse of building materials. Cellulosic fibers are commonly used to manufacture: bags to packing agro-industries products, ropes, threads and handicrafts. Develop of further researches to extend the use of those fibers in the construction sector is a great importance worldwide issue, because construction industry uses large quantities of raw materials.