articleJournal of Building EngineeringJan 21, 2026HYBRID OA

Understanding of municipal solid waste incineration (MSWI) bottom ash/cement blends: Impact of natural fiber on mechanical strength and leaching behavior

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Abstract

There are well-known drawbacks to using municipal solid waste incineration bottom ash (BA) as cement substitution materials: low compressive strength and the leaching of contaminant ions from BA. These drawbacks hinder the practical application of MSWI BA in construction. Conventional strategies, such as steel or synthetic fiber reinforcement and BA washing pre-treatment, can improve performance but often involve increased costs, high water consumption, and the risk of secondary pollution. In this context, natural fibers present a more sustainable alternative due to their high stiffness, renewability, and low embodied energy. This work evaluates the effect of natural fiber incorporation to solve the above…

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Keywords
  • Leaching (pedology)
  • Municipal solid waste
  • Incineration
  • Mechanical strength
  • Natural (archaeology)
  • Fiber
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