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Characterization of an Arundo donax-based composite: A solution to improve indo...
Cintura, Eleonora; Faria, Paulina; Molari, Luisa; Barbaresi, Luca; D'ORAZIO, DARIO; Nunes, LinaABSTRACT: Arundo donax (giant reed or giant cane) is a widely available, perennial, invasive, non-food crop, present worldwide and employed for several uses, including building practices. Considering the increasing demand for sustainable building materials, A. donax can be an efficient solution. This study investigated its properties as a bio-aggregate mixed with a sodium silicate solution as an adhesive. A hor...
A feasible re-use of an agro-industrial by-product: Hazelnut shells as high-mas...
Cintura, Eleonora; Faria, Paulina; Molari, Luisa; Barbaresi, Luca; D'Orazio, Dario; Nunes, LinaThe present work investigates the feasibility of producing boards, with unconventional materials, namely hazelnut shells as a high-mass bio-aggregate and a sodium silicate solution as a no-toxic adhesive, and discusses possible applications based on an extensive characterization. The aim is to define a feasible reuse of a largely produced agro-industrial by-product to reduce the high environmental impact caused...