[HTML][HTML] Smart materials and technologies for sustainable concrete construction

J Nilimaa - Developments in the Built Environment, 2023 - Elsevier
This paper presents a comprehensive review of current trends and opportunities for
sustainable concrete construction, emphasizing the importance of adopting eco-friendly …

[HTML][HTML] Nanomaterials in geopolymer composites: A review

RS Raj, GP Arulraj, N Anand, B Kanagaraj… - Developments in the …, 2023 - Elsevier
Nanomaterials (NMs) are being used to enhance the properties of construction materials.
This review focuses on the use of NMs to improve the characteristics of fresh and hardened …

[HTML][HTML] Testing and modeling methods to experiment the flexural performance of cement mortar modified with eggshell powder

MN Amin, W Ahmad, K Khan, MN Al-Hashem… - Case Studies in …, 2023 - Elsevier
Sustainable development might be promoted if waste eggshells are used in cement-based
materials (CBMs) by decreasing waste disposal problems, CO 2 emissions, and material …

[HTML][HTML] Performance evaluation of sodium silicate waste as a replacement for conventional sand in geopolymer concrete

B Kanagaraj, N Anand, E Lubloy - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2022 - Elsevier
Excessive exploitation and increased demand for conventional sand made an unbalanced
ecosystem; a suitable and sustainable alternative has to be adopted to preserve the …

Grid structure phase change composites with effective solar/electro-thermal conversion for multi-functional thermal application

F Lin, X Liu, G Leng, Y Bai, J Feng, Z Guo, Z Wang… - Carbon, 2023 - Elsevier
Phase change materials (PCMs) have high energy storage density and stable phase
transition temperature, and are one of the most promising thermal storage and management …

[HTML][HTML] A systematic review on energy-efficient concrete: Indicators, performance metrics, strategies, and future trends

P Zandifaez, AA Nezhad, H Zhou… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2024 - Elsevier
The growing production of concrete is prompting concerns about the sustainability of the
construction sector. Therefore, the mitigation of the environmental footprints of concrete as a …

[HTML][HTML] Behavioural studies on binary blended high strength self compacting geopolymer concrete exposed to standard fire temperature

B Kanagaraj, N Anand, E Lubloy - Ain Shams Engineering Journal, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract The production of Ordinary Portland Cement Concrete (OPCC) results in high
carbon emissions and energy demand, necessitating the search for eco-friendly alternatives …

Development, characterization, and performance analysis of shape‐stabilized phase change material included‐geopolymer for passive thermal management of …

O Gencel, M Harja, A Sarı, G Hekimoğlu… - … Journal of Energy …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
The cooperation between phase change materials (PCMs) and geopolymer (GP) is energy‐
efficient way for improving the thermal performance of construction materials. This study …

Effects of alkali-activated slag binder and shape-stabilized phase change material on thermal and mechanical characteristics and environmental impact of …

IK Jeon, A Azzam, H Al Jebaei, YR Kim, A Aryal… - Journal of Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
A tremendous quantity of energy has been used in the building and a huge amount of CO 2
emitted to maintain comfortable indoor temperatures. In order to lower existing level of CO 2 …

An Overview of Emerging and Sustainable Technologies for Increased Energy Efficiency and Carbon Emission Mitigation in Buildings

Z Ma, MB Awan, M Lu, S Li, MS Aziz, X Zhou, H Du… - Buildings, 2023 - mdpi.com
The building sector accounts for a significant proportion of global energy usage and carbon
dioxide emissions. It is important to explore technological advances to curtail building …