Sample1
Coconut fiber concrete
Material categories:

Cement based

Plant / Plant based

Identification number:

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, …

AB_BD_P_0002
Okara leather
Material category:

Plant / Plant based

Identification number:

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 …

VP_BD_P_0004
Kombucha bacterial cellulose eggshell composite
Material categories:

Composite

Naturals (others)

Identification number:

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 …

VP_BD_P_0007
Kombucha bacterial cellulose tea composite
Material categories:

Naturals (others)

Composite

Identification number:

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 …

VP_BD_P_0001
Kombucha bacterial cellulose
Material category:

Naturals (others)

Identification number:

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_2
Tung Oil Rammed Earth
Material category:

Soil / Soil based (organic/mineral)

Identification number:

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_1
Raw Rammed Earth
Material category:

Soil / Soil based (organic/mineral)

Identification number:

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 …

Straw_1
Rammed Earth with 0.25% Straw
Material category:

Soil / Soil based (organic/mineral)

Identification number:

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. …

Casein_1
Rammed Earth with 6% Casein
Material category:

Soil / Soil based (organic/mineral)

Identification number:

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_2
Cement Rammed Earth
Material category:

Soil / Soil based (organic/mineral)

Identification number:

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 …

IMG_4706
Peanut shell paper panel
Material category:

Plant / Plant based

Identification number:

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 …

AB_BD_P_0009
Recycled HDPE membrane
Material category:

Polymer

Identification number:

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 …

22-1000-008-a-2-01
Brick Hill sandy loam
Material category:

Soil / Soil based (organic/mineral)

Identification number:

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 …

22-1000-007-a-2-01
Gemini Beach sand
Material category:

Soil / Soil based (organic/mineral)

Identification number:

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 …

22-1000-006-a-2-01
Nei Lak Shan loamy sand
Material category:

Soil / Soil based (organic/mineral)

Identification number:

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 …