Paulo Roberto Lopes Lima

Thermal and mechanical behavior of sandwich panel with lightweight core and jute textile reinforced concrete faces

The use of sandwich panels to improve the thermal comfort of residential and commercial buildings is a promising alternative for reducing energy costs associated with indoor climate control. However, to increase the strength of their faces, cementitious sandwich panels typically...

Adhesion between geopolymer matrix and vegetable fibers: effect of matrix composition and fiber treatment

Seeking to promote sustainable composites composed of a low-carbon matrix and a renewable reinforcement, this study evaluated the fiber–matrix adhesion of sisal fibers used as reinforcement in geopolymeric matrices produced by the alkaline activation of fiber cement waste, in com...