Phragmites australis australis
Phragmites australis australis
(common reed)
Plants
Exotic

Impact ID5945
Impact TypeHarvest
Study TypeExperimental
Study LocationLaboratory
Impact DescriptionThe crushed fibers of P. australis fibers can be utilized to improve the properties of concrete with additions reducing water absorption through total immersion and capillary action by 45% as well reducing concrete density.
Reference40708
Great Lakes RegionNo
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