ABSTRACT
Two aspects of cellulose-cement interactions are described in this study. On one hand, the mechanical properties of the composites are observed to be dependent on fibre properties such as tensile strength and degree of polymerisation. As the fibres are partially degraded by the severe curing conditions, the stability of the fibre during autoclaving is of great importance.
On the other hand, some fibres which present a high solubility in alkaline solutions influence the structure of the surrounding matrix, as reflected by the XRD analysis.
