Processing techniques on plastic waste materials for construction and building applications

M Jawaid, B Singh, LK Kian, SA Zaki… - Current Opinion in Green …, 2023 - Elsevier
Plastic trash has become a huge environmental concern due to the large volumes produced,
inflicting substantial harm to both the ecology and its inhabitants. This hazard has a huge …

Alternative concrete aggregates-Review of physical and mechanical properties and successful applications

S Dias, J Almeida, A Tadeu, J de Brito - Cement and Concrete Composites, 2024 - Elsevier
Concrete is one of the most widely used construction materials, yet its production is
associated with significant environmental impacts. One approach to mitigate such impacts is …

[HTML][HTML] Integrating Plastic Waste into concrete: sustainable solutions for the Environment

MC Oddo, L Cavaleri, L La Mendola, H Bilal - Materials, 2024 - mdpi.com
Plastic waste management has received significant attention in recent decades due to the
urgent global environmental crisis caused by plastic pollution. The versatile and durable …

[HTML][HTML] Mechanical and Microstructural Investigation of Geopolymer Concrete Incorporating Recycled Waste Plastic Aggregate

BO Adeleke, JM Kinuthia, J Oti, D Pirrie, M Power - Materials, 2024 - mdpi.com
The effective use of waste materials is one of the key drivers in ensuring sustainability within
the construction industry. This paper investigates the viability and efficacy of sustainably …

Modeling the Impact of Low-Carbon Procurement on Bidding Dynamics

Y Jezzini, RH Assaad - Journal of Management in Engineering, 2024 - ascelibrary.org
Low-carbon procurement policies are growing rapidly at the local, state, and federal levels
within the US and globally. Despite the prevailing recognition of the importance of low …

[HTML][HTML] Principles for Incorporating Recycled Materials into Airport Pavement Construction for More Sustainable Airport Pavements

S Jamieson, G White, L Verstraten - Sustainability, 2024 - mdpi.com
Current international waste policy promotes the reduction and re-use of waste materials, and
in some cases, specifically calls for the use of recycled materials in pavements …

Axial Compressive Behavior of Bubble-Size Plastic Straw Waste FRP-Confined Circular Concrete.

A Honestyo, H Ardhyananta - International Journal on …, 2023 - search.ebscohost.com
One of the crucial problems caused by the COVID-19 pandemic is the increase in the
number of disposable plastic wastes, especially bubble-size plastic straw waste. The use of …

[HTML][HTML] Strength and Durability Characterization of Structural Concrete Made of Recycled Plastic

J Oti, BO Adeleke, M Rathnayake, JM Kinuthia… - Materials, 2024 - mdpi.com
This study investigates the feasibility of utilizing recycled plastic waste as a partial substitute
for sand in concrete production. Reprocessing used plastic items or materials involves …

Impact of Elevated Temperature Exposure on Some Properties of Sustainable Mortar with Plastic Bag Waste

ZMA Hussein, WI Khalil, HK Ahmed - Engineering, Technology & Applied …, 2024 - etasr.com
The management of solid waste disposal is an important issue worldwide. Currently,
eliminating plastic trash is critical. There are numerous recycling facilities around the world …

[PDF][PDF] Investigating the Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Concrete with Recycled Nanoplastics for Enhanced Sustainability.

ZA Jassam, F Usman, G Hayder… - Annales de Chimie …, 2023 - pdfs.semanticscholar.org
Over recent decades, the concrete industry has experienced significant advancements,
including the incorporation of recycled waste materials to enhance sustainability and various …