Researchers at the Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV) in Spain and the University of São Paulo in Brazil have developed a new construction material which incorporates green coconut fibres, ash from the rice husk and cellulose pulp into conventional Portland cement.
The material has been developed with usage in low cost housing construction in mind, although it could be used for any type of construction.
It is said to be an alternative to traditional cement but is more sustainable and is cheaper. It also has high mechanical and resistance properties.
