Reusing marble and granite dust as cement replacement in cementitious composites: A review on sustainability benefits and critical challenges
Marble dust (MD) and granite dust (GD) are generated during the processing (cutting and
grinding) of marble and granite, respectively. The dust generated by the mentioned stones is …
grinding) of marble and granite, respectively. The dust generated by the mentioned stones is …
Stygofaunal diversity and ecological sustainability of coastal groundwater ecosystems in a changing climate: The Australian paradigm
Coastal aquifers are vital water sources for humanity. Their quality and the ecosystem
services they provide depend on the integrity of their subterranean biota. However, current …
services they provide depend on the integrity of their subterranean biota. However, current …
Performance evaluation and cost analysis of prepacked geopolymers containing waste marble powder under different curing temperatures for sustainable built …
Geopolymer technology offers environmental and economic benefits in aiding waste
management. This study investigates the mechanical and durability properties of the …
management. This study investigates the mechanical and durability properties of the …
Carbonate aquifers threatened by legacy mining: hydrodynamics, hydrochemistry, and water isotopes integrated approach for spring water management
Carbonate aquifers represent an essential source of water supply worldwide, although they
generally have a high intrinsic vulnerability. This results in an elevated risk of groundwater …
generally have a high intrinsic vulnerability. This results in an elevated risk of groundwater …
[HTML][HTML] Alkali activated binders based on rock sawing sludges: Synthesis, characterization and future perspectives
S Portale, P Mazzoleni, G Barone - Construction and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
In this work, the finest waste resulting from rock cutting and polishing processes, ie, sawing
sludges, is used as precursor to produce inorganic polymeric binders known as alkaline …
sludges, is used as precursor to produce inorganic polymeric binders known as alkaline …
Managing Marble Quarry Waste: Opportunities and Challenges for Circular Economy Implementation
Marble has been a prominent natural stone exploited since ancient times, commonly
employed as a building material and ornamental stone. However, the disposal of waste …
employed as a building material and ornamental stone. However, the disposal of waste …
Development of a novel engineered stone containing a CuO/SiO2 nanocomposite matrix with biocidal properties
Building materials decay is caused by the combination of chemical, physical and biological
aspects. Therefore, the development of innovative multifunctional building materials is an …
aspects. Therefore, the development of innovative multifunctional building materials is an …
Hydrogeochemistry and Isotopic Composition of Waters in the Renella Cave (Central Italy): New Insights into Groundwater Dynamics
M Chimenti, S Natali, R Giannecchini, G Zanchetta… - Water, 2023 - mdpi.com
This article presents data from monthly monitoring carried out on cave and stream waters
belonging to the Renella Cave karst system from September 2020 to April 2022 …
belonging to the Renella Cave karst system from September 2020 to April 2022 …
Priorities for cave fauna conservation in the Iuiú karst landscape, northeastern Brazil: a threatened spot of troglobitic species diversity
RC Cardoso, RL Ferreira, M Souza-Silva - Biodiversity and Conservation, 2021 - Springer
The definition of priority for conservation becomes an emergency because habitat loss and
degradation are among the main impacts on karst landscapes. In this sense, the present …
degradation are among the main impacts on karst landscapes. In this sense, the present …
Waste marble powder as a promising candidate for use as a foaming agent for metakaolin geopolymer activated with H3PO4
AM Rashad, FAZ Refaie, MM Mokhtar - Construction and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
Egypt is considered one of the largest marble-producing countries in the world. The
extensive marble production has resulted in a significant amount of waste marble powder …
extensive marble production has resulted in a significant amount of waste marble powder …