Recycling Water Hyacinth as Supplementary Cementitious Material, Admixture, and Fiber in Mortar and Concrete: Current Trends and Research Gaps
This review explores the potential of water hyacinth (WH) as a sustainable material in cement-based applications, focusing on its use as an addition, admixture, and fiber reinforcement. WH’s unique physical and chemical properties, such as high cellulose content and pozzolanic potential, make it sui...
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| description | This review explores the potential of water hyacinth (WH) as a sustainable material in cement-based applications, focusing on its use as an addition, admixture, and fiber reinforcement. WH’s unique physical and chemical properties, such as high cellulose content and pozzolanic potential, make it suitable for bio-composites and eco-friendly concrete formulations. The present study highlights several promising findings, including the enhancement of the resulting mechanical properties and the reduction in their environmental impact when the WH is incorporated in controlled quantities. Challenges such as workability and durability issues at higher dosages are discussed. This review aims to bridge knowledge gaps and support WH’s adoption in sustainable construction practices. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-61beb57d70db4e2d8c1c411d1246f25d2025-08-20T03:12:01ZengMDPI AGRecycling2313-43212025-02-011011810.3390/recycling10010018Recycling Water Hyacinth as Supplementary Cementitious Material, Admixture, and Fiber in Mortar and Concrete: Current Trends and Research GapsGilberto García0René Cabrera1Julio Rolón2Roberto Pichardo3Facultad de Ingeniería Tampico, UAT-CA-29, Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas, Centro Universitario Sur, Tampico 89336, MexicoFacultad de Ingeniería Tampico, UAT-CA-29, Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas, Centro Universitario Sur, Tampico 89336, MexicoFacultad de Ingeniería Tampico, UAT-CA-29, Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas, Centro Universitario Sur, Tampico 89336, MexicoFacultad de Ingeniería Tampico, UAT-CA-29, Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas, Centro Universitario Sur, Tampico 89336, MexicoThis review explores the potential of water hyacinth (WH) as a sustainable material in cement-based applications, focusing on its use as an addition, admixture, and fiber reinforcement. WH’s unique physical and chemical properties, such as high cellulose content and pozzolanic potential, make it suitable for bio-composites and eco-friendly concrete formulations. The present study highlights several promising findings, including the enhancement of the resulting mechanical properties and the reduction in their environmental impact when the WH is incorporated in controlled quantities. Challenges such as workability and durability issues at higher dosages are discussed. This review aims to bridge knowledge gaps and support WH’s adoption in sustainable construction practices.https://www.mdpi.com/2313-4321/10/1/18water hyacinthbio admixturesupplementary cementitious materialnatural fibersnatural fiber reinforced concretenatural fiber reinforced mortar |
| spellingShingle | Gilberto García René Cabrera Julio Rolón Roberto Pichardo Recycling Water Hyacinth as Supplementary Cementitious Material, Admixture, and Fiber in Mortar and Concrete: Current Trends and Research Gaps Recycling water hyacinth bio admixture supplementary cementitious material natural fibers natural fiber reinforced concrete natural fiber reinforced mortar |
| title | Recycling Water Hyacinth as Supplementary Cementitious Material, Admixture, and Fiber in Mortar and Concrete: Current Trends and Research Gaps |
| title_full | Recycling Water Hyacinth as Supplementary Cementitious Material, Admixture, and Fiber in Mortar and Concrete: Current Trends and Research Gaps |
| title_fullStr | Recycling Water Hyacinth as Supplementary Cementitious Material, Admixture, and Fiber in Mortar and Concrete: Current Trends and Research Gaps |
| title_full_unstemmed | Recycling Water Hyacinth as Supplementary Cementitious Material, Admixture, and Fiber in Mortar and Concrete: Current Trends and Research Gaps |
| title_short | Recycling Water Hyacinth as Supplementary Cementitious Material, Admixture, and Fiber in Mortar and Concrete: Current Trends and Research Gaps |
| title_sort | recycling water hyacinth as supplementary cementitious material admixture and fiber in mortar and concrete current trends and research gaps |
| topic | water hyacinth bio admixture supplementary cementitious material natural fibers natural fiber reinforced concrete natural fiber reinforced mortar |
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