Document Type
Article
Publication Date
Summer 8-12-2025
Abstract
Sustainability-oriented solutions are essential to address the depletion of natural resources, solid waste accumulation, and high CO2 emissions in the construction industry. This research focuses on the development of environmentally friendly green bricks by replacing high-carbon-footprint constituents with local, natural materials. Specifically, flax shives, a natural agricultural by-product, and marble powder, an industrial waste, were used as partial substitutes in the binder matrix. The natural fibers not only promote sustainability but also enhance insulation and reduce the environmental burden. The bricks were molded into rectangular specimens (60 × 100 × 200 mm) and tested for thermal conductivity, moisture absorption, and compressive strength. The study evaluates the performance of these flax-shive-based green bricks based on three primary criteria: thermal insulation, porosity, and mechanical strength. Results indicate that incorporating natural fibers like flax shives provides a promising pathway toward sustainable, thermally efficient, and structurally viable construction materials.
Recommended Citation
El-Mahallawi, Iman; Mohamed, Lamiaa; El‑Shorbagy, Rania; Tash, Mahmoud; and Abdelfatah, Aliaa, "Development of construction materials with natural fibers and flax shives for green eco-friendly buildings. MRS Advances (2025)" (2025). Mechanical Engineering. 190.
https://buescholar.bue.edu.eg/mech_eng/190