Coconut fiber concrete
Cement based
Plant / Plant based
22-7182-273-a
Coconut fibre is used as an aggregate in concrete to test its suitability as reinforcement. Twelve samples were obtained by adding coconut fibre of 0.5, …
Okara leather
Plant / Plant based
22-7182-272-a
Okara, or soy bean drag, consists of the insoluble parts of the soybean. As a by-product of tofu production it is cheap, readily available and …
Kombucha bacterial cellulose eggshell composite
Composite
Naturals (others)
20-0000-271-b
The bacterial cellulose (SCOBY) is formed as a sheet in a vat of kombucha brew. After fermentation, the sheet grows up to 30mm thick, and …
Kombucha bacterial cellulose tea composite
Naturals (others)
Composite
20-0000-271-c
The bacterial cellulose (SCOBY) is formed as a sheet in a vat of kombucha brew. After fermentation, the sheet grows up to 30mm thick, and …
Kombucha bacterial cellulose
Naturals (others)
20-0000-271-a
The bacterial cellulose (SCOBY) is formed as a sheet in a vat of kombucha brew. After fermentation, the sheet grows up to 30mm thick, and …
Tung Oil Rammed Earth
Soil / Soil based (organic/mineral)
22-7182-268-a
This rammed earth sample is mixed with 8% Tung Oil and tested for water repellence. 15 ml water is sprayed on the sample's surface 4 …
Raw Rammed Earth
Soil / Soil based (organic/mineral)
22-7182-265-d
This rammed earth sample is not mixed with any additive and was tested for water repellence. 15 ml of water is sprayed on the sample's …
Rammed Earth with 0.25% Straw
Soil / Soil based (organic/mineral)
22-7182-265-c
This rammed earth sample contains 0.25% straw and was tested for water repellence. 15 ml of water is sprayed on the sample's surface four times. …
Rammed Earth with 6% Casein
Soil / Soil based (organic/mineral)
22-7182-265-b
This rammed earth sample is mixed with 6% casein and tested for water repellence. 15 ml of water is sprayed on the sample's surface four …
Cement Rammed Earth
Soil / Soil based (organic/mineral)
22-7182-265-a
This rammed earth sample is mixed with 8% cement and tested for water repellence. 15 ml of water is sprayed on the sample's surface four …
Peanut shell paper panel
Plant / Plant based
22-7182-263-a
The material is a mixture of filtered peanut shell particles, blended recycled papers, PVA glue and water. The clay-like mixture will harden after 10 minutes …
Recycled HDPE membrane
Polymer
22-7182-262-a
According to the Environmental Protection Department, an average of eight billion plastic shopping bags are disposed to landfills every year. That means more than three …
Brick Hill sandy loam
Soil / Soil based (organic/mineral)
22-1000-008-a
Brick Hill (known as Nam Long Shan) lies in the south of Hong Kong Island. The hill was named after the brick works factory that …
Gemini Beach sand
Soil / Soil based (organic/mineral)
22-1000-007-a
Three out forty-two gazetted beaches in Hong Kong are not open for swimming. One of these is Gemini Beach which was previously closed due to …
Nei Lak Shan loamy sand
Soil / Soil based (organic/mineral)
22-1000-006-b
Nei Lak Shan is a peak of 751 metres above sea level located to the north of Ngong Ping Po Lin Monastery, Lantau Island. The …