Cow Dung Biostabilized Earth Mortars: Reusability and Influence of Cow Dung Processing and Cow Diet

• Published in: Buildings (Basel) Vol. 14; no. 11; p. 3414
• Main Authors: Pachamama, Raphael N., Faria, Paulina, Rezende, Marco A. P., Moraes, Patrícia M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI AG 01.11.2024
• Subjects: Adhesive strength; Adhesives; Aggregates; Animals; Binders; biocementation; biostabilization; Cattle; Cattle manure; Cereals; clay-based plasters and renders; Composting; Curing; Deforestation; Diet; DIN 18947; Drinking water; Drying; Dung; Durability; Earth; Fermentation; Flooring; Freshness; Mechanical properties; Mortars (material); Pasture; Pathogens; Physical properties; Plasters; Rural areas; soil; Water immersion; Belgium; Brazil; Portugal; India

Historically, cow dung has been widely used as a biostabilizer in earth building, although the scientific research on this subject is still limited. The available research provides evidence of the positive effects of this bioaddition on earthen blocks and plasters, as it improves their physical and...