@inproceedings{d8c85b986e694c299771c14ca32a9f67,
title = "The Potential of Beeswax Colloidal Emulsion/Films for Hydrophobization of Natural Fibers Prior to NTRM Manufacturing",
abstract = "Despite all the advantages of applying natural fibers in structural composites, their expected short life span constitutes a challenge due to their hydrophilicity and deterioration in alkaline lime or cement matrices. The present paper proposes eco-friendly hydrophobic coatings to protect natural fibers in lime mortars resorting to polymers reinforced with hydrophobic beeswax micro colloids. The physical, mechanical and chemical characterization suggest the potential of the coated fibers for NTRM casting and further investigation of their interface and bond behavior with the mortar.",
keywords = "Chitosan, Hydrophobization, Natural wax emulsions, NTRM, Waterborne polyurethane",
author = "Ali Abbass and Paiva, \{Maria C.\} and Oliveira, \{Daniel V.\} and Louren{\c c}o, \{Paulo B.\} and Raul Fangueiro and Alves, \{Nat{\'a}lia M.\}",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2022 Trans Tech Publications Ltd, Switzerland.; 7th International Conference on Mechanics of Masonry Structures Strengthened With Composite Materials, MuRiCo 7 2021 ; Conference date: 24-11-2021 Through 26-11-2021",
year = "2022",
doi = "10.4028/p-97q9jn",
language = "English",
isbn = "9783036400495",
series = "Key Engineering Materials",
publisher = "Trans Tech Publications Ltd",
pages = "82--90",
editor = "Giovanni Castellazzi and Cristina Gentilini and \{Di Tommaso\}, Angelo",
booktitle = "Mechanics of Masonry Structures Strengthened with Composite Materials IV - Selected peer-reviewed full text papers from the 7th International Conference on Mechanics of Masonry Structures Strengthened With Composite Materials, MuRiCo 7 2021",
address = "Switzerland",
}