What is study all about?

Similarities to Differences to Proposed

Title of the Study Author/s
(Objectives, Methodology, Findings) Proposed Study Study

Biological Control  Aman Kumar The Amazon River is home to the aquatic Our research and this Although both our
of Water Hyacinth Gupta vegetation known as water hyacinth (Eichhornia study both focused on studies mentioned how to
 Dipak Yadav crassipes). One of the plants with the highest the main problem control the production of
growth rate is the water hyacinth, which which is the increase of water hyacinth, this study
reproduces mostly through runners or stolons. water hyacinth. This focuses on biological
The annual seed production of water hyacinth causes many problems control while our
can reach the thousands, and the seeds can on the bodies of water research will use the
survive for more than 28 years. More so than like ponds, lakes, and physical control.
native plants, water hyacinth caused water loss rivers. Aside from the
through evapotranspiration. environmental impact, On this study, they used
it also affects the the Neochetina bruchi,
Water hyacinths have a variety of negative human health. N. eichhorniae, and
consequences on ponds, lakes, rivers, canals, water hyacinth borer
and fisheries in addition to impairing human Furthermore, this study (Sameodes albiguttalis)
health. They also reduce water quality, oxygen also presented as biocontrol agents. In
levels in the water, increase evapotranspiration techniques on how to our research, we will
rates, and reduce the attractiveness of ponds. control the production remove the water
of water hyacinth such hyacinth manually.
Physical, chemical, and biological strategies can as physical, chemical,
all be used to control water hyacinth, but only and biological control. The use of biological
the biological method is efficient and safe for control in this study is
the environment. Biocontrol agents for water effective on large areas
hyacinth include Neochetina bruchi, N. while the physical
eichhorniae, and water hyacinth borer control we used in our
(Sameodes albiguttalis). These weevils feed on research is useful only
water hyacinth, which in turn reduces the plant's for small areas.
size, vegetative growth, and seed production.
Cornops aquaticum, a semi-aquatic grasshopper,
is also excellent in controlling water hyacinth.

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A Study on Water  M. Jansi Rani At the laboratory scale, the sorption of diesel, The water hyacinth, In this study, the three
Hyacinth  M. Murugan lubricant, and castor oils onto various sections which was also section of the water
Eichhornia  P. (root, stem, and leaf) of the dry biomass water employed in this hyacinth (root, stem, and
Crassipes as Oil Subramaniam hyacinth was investigated. Physical and investigation, is the leaf) were used. While in
Sorbent  E. chemical parameters were employed to explain same substance. To get our research, we will
Subramanian the oil sorption process in the sections of the rid of sand and other only test the leaves of
aquapyte water hyacinth (Eichhornia coarse particles, it was water hyacinth. Also, the
Crassipes). washed multiple times drying period of the plant
with tap water before may vary, as well as the
To determine if the sorbent is appropriate for being thoroughly sized particle of the
use, the hydrophobicity, wettability (capillarity), cleaned with double- sieve.
buoyancy, and sorption capacity of oils in the distilled water. It was
presence and absence of water were examined. then dry in the sun for The hydrophobicity in
In all the three sorbents, the five days. The dried this study were
oil sorption capacity increases with the increase plant's root, stem, and conducted directly on the
of oil film thickness. Even though the root of the leaves were each water hyacinth, while in
water hyacinth had a higher hydrophobicity and pulverized individually our research, we will test
surface area, the stem has a greater sorption and then sieved to the hydrophobicity of the
capacity of 9.3, 7.8, and 11.08 g/g for the three produce 75-micron plaster finish mixed with
oils, such as diesel, lubricant, and castor oils, ASTM-sized particles. water hyacinth.
respectively.
To prove if the plaster In this study, the
The findings of this study demonstrated that the finish with water characteristic of water
biomass water hyacinth has a strong ability for hyacinth is waterproof hyacinth and oil were
absorbing oil in its stem, leaf, and root. Water in our research, shown, while in our
hyacinth is a viable replacement for hydrophobicity test was research, we will show
conventional synthetic oil sorbents used to conducted like in this not only the
recover oil in the absence or presence of water study. According to the characteristic of water
since sections of the biomaterial demonstrated hydrophilicity test, the hyacinth but also the
quick oil sorption, a high sorption capacity, a root portion of the conventional plaster
high degree of hydrophobicity, and low water biomass water hyacinth finish.
absorption. had a larger percentage
of hydrophilicity than

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 the stem and leaf. This
showed that the water
hyacinth has
hydrophobic properties.

Comparative  P Kongkaew A hybrid composite made of epoxy and fibers Both our studies The material used in this
Investigation on  S Namsak from water hyacinth and cattail was investigated incorporated the water study was water hyacinth
Physical and  W Pharanat in this work to compare their physical and hyacinth in other fiber while in our
Mechanical mechanical characteristics. Using a manual lay- substances. The epoxy research, we used the
Properties of Water up procedure, the composites were created. composite reinforced leaves of water hyacinth
Hyacinth and Cattail with water hyacinth and in powdered form.
Fiber Reinforced For total fiber compositions of 15 wt.% and cattail fiber were
Epoxy Hybrid various water hyacinth-cattail fiber ratios (10/0, investigated. The water hyacinth was
Composites 8/2, 6/4, 4/6, 2/8, and 0/10), the effect of the reinforced in epoxy
inquiry was evaluated using tests for water Water absorption is one composite in this study
absorption, microstructure, tensile way to test if the water while the water hyacinth
characteristics, flexural properties, and impact hyacinth can be used as was mixed in plaster
strength. a waterproof material. finish in our research.
In this study, they also
According to the findings, adding cattail and conducted the water In this study, the test
water hyacinth fiber to epoxy enhances its absorption test. The method used for water
tensile, flexural, and impact capabilities but results showed that both absorption were ASTM
lessens its water absorption. With the use of a type of fibers have a D570 (Water Absorption
scanning electron microscope (SEM), the low water absorption of Plastics) while in our
microstructure of the composites was analyzed, rate, which reduces the research, we used the
and it was discovered that there was a void water absorption of ASTM D870 (Standard
between the fiber and matrix. hybrid material. Practice for Testing
Water Resistance of
An excellent Coatings Using Water
waterproofing material Immersion).
has little water
absorption. Higher
water absorption by a

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 water-proofing
membrane leads it to
expand, changing the
film's dimensions,
reducing its tensile
strength and adhesion,
causing tiles to
delaminate and crack,
breaking grout lines,
and allowing more
water to enter the
structure.

Water Vapor  Md Safiuddin The performance of a silane-based penetrating Both studies In this study, they tested
Transmission and  Khaled A. sealer (PS), two cementitious coatings (CC1 and concentrate on the the penetrating sealer
Waterproofing Soudki CC2), and a polymeric coating (PC) in terms of preventative steps that (PS), two cementitious
Performance of water vapor transfer and waterproofing are all may be taken to coatings (CC1 and CC2),
Concrete Sealer and reported in this study. The 100-mm concrete lengthen the useful life and a polymeric coating
Coating Systems cubes received the sealer and painting of concrete structures. (PC), while in our
applications. There were 15 concrete cubes They must have strong research, we conducted
made in all, including the control samples. waterproofing and the tests on the plaster
water vapor transfer finish mixed with water
To find out how well the chosen materials might qualities when sealers hyacinth.
increase waterproofing and convey water vapor, and coatings are used to
the treated concrete cubes were put to the test. It protect concrete Since they used different
was also looked at how well waterproofing buildings. materials from our
performed compared to water vapor transfer. research, we also used
Additionally, there was different testing method.
According to experimental findings, the a substantial correlation In their study, the
cementitious coating CC2 had the best between the Alberta Transportation
waterproofing performance but the least amount waterproofing and Utilities’ test method
of water vapor transfer. The cementitious performance of the BT001 (ATU 2000) was
coating CC1, on the other hand, had the highest sealer and coating used to measure the

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 level of water vapor transfer but the lowest level systems and the transfer water vapor transmission
of waterproofing efficacy. Comparing the of water vapor, which and waterproofing
penetrating sealer PS to the polymeric coating shows that one of these performance of the
PC and the cementitious coating CC2, the two features may be selected sealer and
penetrating sealer PS offered increased water anticipated by coating products. And
vapor transport but less waterproofing capacity. evaluating the other. our research used ASTM
The polymeric coating PC had the best D1653 (Standard Test
performance in terms of water vapor transport Water vapor Methods for Water
and waterproofing. transmission rate and Vapor Transmission of
moisture barriers are Organic Coating Film).
crucial components in
wet rooms and outdoor
solutions for
construction materials.
A key element in
preserving the condition
of structures and
construction materials
is keeping moisture out.

Reinforced concrete Michel Donadio -the objective of the paper was to present the the study used -in this study they used
corrosion Mirdash Bakalli efficiency of corrosion prevention using silane hydrophobic chemicals such as
prevention/reduction Zeno Dan hydrophobic Impregnation to solve a triethoxy silane which
by impregnation, through laboratory investigations. construction problem of are produced in
hydrophobic The methods used in testing was ASTM C109 corrosion laboratories, on the
impregnation and cracked concrete beam corrosion test contrary our research
(CCBCT) which is a laboratory time-to- will use material that is
corrosion test adapted from ASTM G109. This either extracted from
paper came up to the conclusion that water hyacinth or
hydrophobic impregnation provides the best powdered water hyacinth
increase in protection when applied after the
cracks have already formed such as the liquid
product triethoxy silane, or the cream/gel

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 equivalent version of the product, will
effectively reduce chloride migration, and
therefore arrest or mitigate established corrosion

The Effect of Water Peng Zhang -This study aims to show the improvement of The study used a -In this study they used
Repellent Surface Huaishuai Shang durability and extension of service life for chemical to make the silane to make the
Impregnation on Dongshuai Hou, reinforced concrete structures through the surface of a concrete surface hydrophobic on
Durability of Siyao Guo applications of appropriate water repellent hydrophobic which the other hand our
Cement-Based Tiejun Zhao surface impregnation with the use of silanes. improves its quality. material to be used will
Materials Throughout the study ample of methods in come from water
testing were used such as Neutron Radiography hyacinth in attempt to
and Accelerated Carbonation, Reinforcement apply its hydrophobic
Corrosion that follows ASTM G109-07. The ability to plaster finishes
result showed that surface impregnated with
silanes concrete absorbed much less water
compared to the untreated concrete because the
hydrophobic film protects concrete from water
penetration, which usually makes the
hydrophobic layer almost dry and very little
carbonation action takes place. Therefore, the
applications water repellent by surface
impregnation with the use of silanes improves
concrete.

The Coupling Effect Pengfei Ma this study has an objective to show the effect of -this study is similar to - the main material used
of Organosilicon Chong Wang cement and organosilicon hydrophobic agents ours because both aim in this study is a
Hydrophobic Agent Yuxin Gao on the water resistance of phosphogypsum, aa to put such materials industrial by-product and
and Xiaowei Gu industrial by-product that is abundant in China. that are harmful to the the standards used are
Cement on the Baojun Cheng The performance of phosphogypsum was environment into based on China.
Water Resistance of Zheng Fang measured first then adding a small amount of product that is useful in
Phosphogypsum Guangqi Xiong cement and hydrophobic agent . Afterwards the construction.
and Jing Wu samples undergo tests under these standards:
GB/T 23451-2009, GB/T17671–1999 and GB/T

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 30447-2013 which we are familiar of because
there were Chinese standard of testing. The
results showed the
fluidity of gypsum was slightly improved, with
little difference in the working performance
such as softening coefficient, water-resistance,
compressive strength and flexural strength. This
study gave a promising result in the possible use
of phosphogypsum in construction industry.

Durability of the Soulios, Vasilis -this study aims to evaluate the impact of aging - both studies aim to -this study used a ready-
hydrophobic Jan de Place on the durability of the hydrophobic treatment provide a positive result to-use water repellant
treatment on brick Hansen, Ernst on bricks and mortars. The brick and mortars are in the quality of agent which is far
and mortar Peuhkuri, Ruut treated with selected water repellent agents that performance of mortar different to what we are
Møller, Eva are ready-to-use in cream form. To determine after being treated into going to use which is
Ghanbari- the effect of aging in the treated materials a hydrophobic material. water hyacinth a natural
Siahkali, Afshi Artificial aging was conducted according to ISO water repellant.
4892–2 [42] with Atlas Ci 4000 weather-ometer.
The result shown significant difference in the
treated and untreated samples. It was proven that
water repellant agents successfully block
capillary effects while avoiding efflorescence at
the treated substrate during the process of
artificial aging.

Study on Zhixin Li, The aim of this study is to determine the water- The effectivity of a Our study will make use
mechanical strength Kaidong Xu, plaster ratio of the organosilicon waterproofing waterproofing agent of water hyacinths as a
and water resistance Jiahui Peng, Jina agent blended recycled gypsum plaster (ROGP) was tested in this waterproofing agent to
of Wang, Jianwu and organosilicon waterproofing agent blended research by blending it be mixed into plaster.
organosilicon Zhang, Qingxiao commercial gypsum plasters (COGP), their into a gypsum plaster. Unlike in this research,
waterproofing agent Li mechanical strength, and their water resistance. The researchers also the water resistance of
blended recycled The water to plaster ratio was measured in aim to produce a plaster the plaster was tested
gypsum plaster accordance with Gypsum Plasters-determination that contains a material with organosilicon as the

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 of Physical Properties of Pure Paste, China with hydrophobic waterproofing agent.
(GB/T 17669. 4–1999), while the mechanical properties and test its
strength was tested in accordance with GB/T competence. 
17669. 3-1999. As a result, the water to plaster
ratio of ROGP increased while the COGP
decreased. The mechanical strength of the
ROGP decreased, while COGP’s strength
decreased only at high dosages. Lastly, the water
resistance of CGP increased after applying the
organosilicon waterproofing agent. However,
ROGP’s water resistance decreased as the
waterproofing agent increased.

Study of Mechanical Delma Wilson, This paper produced a bio-composite using Water hyacinths were The major composition
Properties and Hard Changel Anto, water hyacinth fiber as reinforcement and potato also used to conduct of this study, which is
Water Absorption Biju CV starch as a matrix. The major composition of research about their water hyacinth, was used
Behavior of Water this proposed product is water hyacinth. The effects on the as a fiber and was mixed
Hyacinth mechanical properties and water absorption of mechanical properties with potato starch to
Reinforced Starch the bio-composite were tested in this study. The and water absorbing form a bio-composite.
Composite specimens were tested using the Universal capacity of a material. The researchers will
Testing Machine in accordance with the ASTM As per the result, the make use of the water
standards. As for the compression test, the bio water hyacinth’s hyacinth and it will be
composite was tested with Compression Testing hydrophobic property mixed to produce a
Machine. Moreover, the water absorbing ability had a significant effect plaster and improve its
of the sample was determined by immersing it in on the bio-composite. water resistance.
distilled water and testing it at a time interval of The researchers also
10 minutes, 20 minutes, on the first and second aim to produce a plaster
day, respectively. The measurements were with a waterproof
repeated until it reached a constant weight for 3 property to help reduce
hours continuously. In this study, it was the population of water
observed that the tensile strength of the bio- hyacinths, as well as to
composite increased with fiber length up to 30 provide a solution to
mm only. Similarly, the tensile strength also unwanted water leakage

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 reached its peak in the region of 30 mm to 40 problems.
mm of fiber length. In the case of water
absorption, the sample without fibers was found
to have greater water absorption. Therefore, the
addition of water hyacinth fibers can produce a
water-resistant material since it shows the
minimum water absorption capacity. 

The Study on Effect Prang Subpa- Water hyacinth was used by Prang Subpa-Asa et This study used water In this study, water
of Lightweight Asa, Laemthong al. as a replacement for sand in producing a hyacinth as a sand hyacinth was applied to
Concrete Block by Laokongthavorn, lightweight concrete block. In this study, the replacement to test the test a lightweight
Water Hyacinth Shigeyuki Date performance of lightweight concrete was effect of its addition to concrete block. However,
Adding determined by testing the samples for their a mixture, specifically our aim is to test the
density, water absorption, compressive strength, for a lightweight effectivity of water
and heat conduction. Five samples were tested concrete block. One of hyacinth as an additional
with varying percentages of water hyacinth sand the objectives of this mixture for plaster to
replacement (0%, 2.5%, 5%, 7.5%, and 10%) research is to determine improve its
The testing was done in accordance with Thai the water absorption waterproofing ability.
Industrial Standards. Firstly, the samples ability of a product that
resulted in having decreased compressive contains water
strength with an increasing percentage of water hyacinth.
hyacinth sand replacement. With increasing
water hyacinth content, the density decreases,
which can be concluded that the specimen is a
lightweight type of concrete block. Lastly, its
water absorption tends to increase as the water
hyacinth sand replacement increases. All in all,
the optimal condition in this study is met at 5%
water hyacinth sand replacement.

Mechanical and P Kongkaew, P In this paper, P Kongkaew et al tested the The researchers This study includes
physical properties Praneekrit, T mechanical and physical properties of water analyzed the effect of cogon grass fiber in
of water hyacinth Rudchapo, K hyacinth and cogon glass fiber reinforced epoxy the water hyacinth combination with water

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and cogon grass Khampui resin composites. The results of the investigation when it comes to its hyacinth to determine the
fiber reinforced were assessed using tests for water absorption mechanical properties, effects on the epoxy resin
epoxy resin (ASTM D570), tensile properties (ASTM D680 specifically the composite’s mechanical
composites type 1), flexural properties (ASTM D790), and specimen’s water and physical properties.
impact strength (ASTM D256) for total fiber absorption.
content, 15 wt.%, and various water hyacinth
and cogon grass fiber ratios (10/0, 8/2, 6/4, 4/6,
2/8, and 0/10). The data collected was analyzed
using a one-way ANOVA with a 95%
confidence level. Epoxy resin hybrid composites
made at a constant fiber weight fraction of 15%
exhibited maximum tensile, flexural, and impact
strength at water hyacinth to cogon grass mix
ratios of 8/2, 6/4, and 0/10, respectively. The
composite had a low water absorption rate, as
revealed by the water absorption data, which
enhanced its mechanical capabilities.

The Resource Weiping Su, This study talks about the resource utilization of The objective of this This research informs
Utilization of Water Qingping Sun, the water hyacinths as well as its challenges. research is to inform about how to utilize
Hyacinth Meisheng Xia, Eichhornia crassipes, or popularly known as and give knowledge water hyacinths and its
(Eichhornia Zhengshun Wen, water hyacinths, has become very invasive in about the effects of the growth control processes
crassipes [Mart.] and Zhitong Yao some of the world’s water bodies, especially in invasion of water in general.
Solms) and urban rivers and inner lakes. As these were hyacinths and to further
Its Challenges popularly used before as livestock feed, they are understand their
now rarely used due to the feeds that have been ecological
newly formulated and popularized. Eichhornia characteristics and the
crassipes is no longer considered a good feed growth of their
since it contains high moisture content and low biomass. This also aims
nutrient content. The result of this is the to address challenges
overpopulation of water hyacinths since they are such as harvesting,
said to double their number within just a week. transportation, and
Aside from its disadvantageous feeding effect, post-harvest treatment

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 water hyacinths become a challenge as well in of Eichhornia crassipes,
the field of engineering. They can escape or water hyacinths.
through downstream waters, which can cause With the help of these
the water traffic and irrigation to be blocked. objectives, it can help
Therefore, it is necessary to consider important to inform others what
aspects such as water control, water its effects are and how
conservation, especially subsequent harvesting to deal with them. This
of the water hyacinths. can reduce the growing
population of water
hyacinths in their
waters. Similar to the
authors’ purpose, we
also aim to eliminate
the overpopulation of
water hyacinths by
using them in a more
significant and practical
solution as well as
provide a result that can
be essential for future
researchers.

Characterization C. Neinhuis This focuses on the hydrophobic, anti-- Contact angle Our research will
and Distribution and W. adhesive, and wax properties of plants measurement will apply the properties
of Water- Barthlott along with their other possible functions. also be used to found in the water
repellent, Self- Over 150 species of plants were determine whether hyacinth to
cleaning Plant compared to one another in terms of there water hyacinth incorporate it into a
Surfaces natural occurrence, the characteristics of would stay possible water
each species water repellant leaves, and hydrophobic either repellant plaster.
the wettability of the leaves’ surfaces. in wax form or
The data was gathered by analyzing powdered.

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 results from contact angle measurement
tests and from scanning electron
microscopy. Water repellant leaves can
be found in multiple plant life. The
microstructures in these plants are what
causes their diversity and some plants
showed permanent water repellency
while others only retained this
characteristic for only a short period of
time.

Earthen Plasters S. Rescic, M. The study aims to apply additives into Plasters, more The difference would
Stabilized Mattone, F. clay or similar plasters to increase specifically Plaster lie in what material
through Fratini, and L. sustainability of earthen based structures of Paris, was used as or additive would be
Sustainable Luvidi which used earthen based plasters such as the basis of the used in our research
Additives: An clays, soils, and lime. Results were drawn experiment mixture. compared to this one.
Experimental from having multiple samples with Our study would Our product would
Campaign varying amounts of additives, as well as also permit us to also be applied to
having different kinds of plasters and apply tests to see if modern day
application of these plasters in differing the product that we structures instead of
number of layers. Sustainability tests can produce would earthen based ones.
such as erosion determined if the mixture coincide with our
would be applicable on structures. expected results.
Change in color, ability to absorb water,
drilling resistance, and water vapor
permeability was compared across all of
these samples over a span of multiple
months to simulate the effects of long-

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 term exposure to natural elements such as
rain and wind. The results showed that
certain solutions were able to increase the
durability of earthen plasters.

Hydrophobic A. Selander This thesis presents data on the properties Hydrophobic The difference lies in
Impregnation of of concrete after being impregnated with impregnation will what product would
Concrete hydrophobic additives. Effects of also play a major undergo hydrophobic
Structures – chloride ingress, water absorption, and role in our research impregnation. Our
Effects on humidity were also taken into in which we aim to study is focused more
Concrete consideration to see if it can be applied make our product on plasters rather
Properties into real world conditions. It is pointed hydrophobic to allow than concrete
out that all porous materials will always structures to become mixtures. Another
contain a certain amount of water in their more long lasting difference is the
natural environment. Concrete, being a and durable to real additive that we will
porous material, is very much vulnerable world phenomenon. be using is from
to the effects of water. The methods used natural plant
in this paper were: Penetration depth, properties.
penetration profiles, relative humidity,
moisture transport, moisture fixation, and
chloride ingress. The final product effect
can be divided into two, the first being
the surface effect which lasted for a few
years, the second, in-depth effects,
showed that it is much more long lasting.
The final product was satisfactory to the
objectives of the research.

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Deterioration and E. Sayre This paper discusses the chemical This paper studied The main difference
Restoration of composition of plasters, concretes, and the chemical and of our study
Plaster, Concrete, mortars, their rate of deterioration, and physical compared to this one
and Mortar possible ways to better preserve these components of is that we will be
materials. It is shown that the physical plasters which is applying real world
make-up of each of these mixtures and part of our research. conditions on actual
how they are mixed with other structural Our paper also aims testable materials
components greatly affect their to find and additive rather than simply
deterioration rate. It is stated that plasters that could help in studying them.
are predominantly weak to water the preservation of
percolation which is due to it frequently plasters.
containing relatively water-soluble
constituents. The same goes for concrete
and mortar where if exposed to solutions
containing soluble sulfates. By today’s
standards, there are several mixtures of
cement, plasters, and mortars which cater
to needs depending on their intended use,
the issue is that the conservation of these
materials is difficult to accomplish due to
their compositions. An additive that can
compliment with these materials could
help.

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Preparation and
Mechanical
Characterizations of Water
Hyacinth Fiber Based
Thermoset Epoxy
Composite
Owen et al., 2022 Composites of water hyacinth fiber In search for natural The study utilized its fibers
thermoset epoxy composites were substitutes in fiber for to attain substitutable
developed and characterized. composite applications, results, out team aims to
the natural plant shown use its oil extracted
Water hyacinth (WH) fibers were positive results for properties to create a
treated in an optimized 6% construction use. With plaster-based product that
concentration of sodium hydroxide help of chemical presents its waterproofing
(NaOH) solution for an hour before treatment, water capabilities.
composite fabrication by mixing hyacinth fibers yield
with an epoxy resin (E) matrix. results that are
acceptable as
Chemical treatment enhanced the replacement.
interfacial bonding of water
hyacinth fibers and thermoset matrix
in the composites system.

Water hyacinth fibers were found to

have promising potential as an
alternative material for synthetic
fibers in composite applications.

Tapioca Starch/PVA Chokboribal et al., Different amounts of cellulosic
Plastic Films with Water 2022 fibers in the form of powder were
Hyacinth Powder: added to TS/PVA blend with the
Enhanced Stability in aim of slowing down the
Direct Contact with biodegradation rate of TS/PVA
Moisture films in an environment with direct
moisture contact.
Water hyacinth as waste biomass is
considered as a readily available and
low-cost source of natural cellulosic
fibers. Water hyacinth powder was
Considering the fibrous Powdered version of the
properties of water plant is mixed together
hyacinth the study aimed with the material to attain
to utilize the plant as hydrophobicity, our study
means to lessen moisture aims to include is
and water retention by properties in plaster form
implementing the natural to apply its effects.
fiber together with the
product for it has a
hydrophilic weakness.

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 prepared from fresh water hyacinth
leaves and petioles with bleaching as
the only treatment carried out.

Appropriate Technology Isarankura-Na- Using two-sequential steps of acid In focus of extracting Readings has shown that
for the Bioconversion of Ayudhya et al., 2007 hydrolysis (10% sulfuric acid) and water hyacinth ethanol based additives are
Water Hyacinth yeast (Candida shehatae; xylose- properties; the proposal possible for plaster making,
(Eichhornia Crassipes) to fermenting yeast) fermentation, process of bioethanol however said process is not
Liquid Ethanol: Future bioconversion of water hyacinth to derived from water yet certain as the most
Prospects for Community liquid ethanol has successfully been hyacinth is given. applicable system to
Strengthening and performed. implement.
Sustainable Development

Physico-Chemical Hamza et al., 2013 Determination of parameters helping Using locally found As local invasive species of
Characterization of to select the most adequate Tunisian plants, the study pursued plants, the study aims to
Tunisian Plant Fibers and plant fibers to found new way for its to discover suitable utilize water hyacinth as its
its Utilization as valorization and to reinforce plants applicable for main focus to be a
Reinforcement for Plaster composites or to improve their natural plaster substance workable solution
Based Composites value. use. implemented as
waterproofing plaster,
For example, fibers with a high
impregnation degree may lead to
difficulties when implementing
materials based on hydraulic lime
due to the mobilization of an
important part of mixing water by
fibers.

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