Coir - traditionally used fibres for new construction applications

  • E. Kürsten
Keywords: coconut production, coir, fibre processing, coir ply, particle boards, insulation materials

Abstract

Coir is a byproduct of the production of coconuts. In Europa it has been used for insulation purposes since nearly 100 years. This paper explains where this bio-based material comes from, what building products are being made from it nowadays and why it makes sense to use this resource more intensively in the future even in Europe.

Published
2015-06-22
How to Cite
Kürsten, E. (2015). Coir - traditionally used fibres for new construction applications. Academic Journal of Civil Engineering, 33(2), 18-22. https://doi.org/10.26168/icbbm2015.1