The role of nanomaterials in geopolymer concrete composites: A state-of-the-art review

HU Ahmed, AA Mohammed, AS Mohammed - Journal of Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
Geopolymers are novel cementitious materials that have the potential to replace
conventional Portland cement composites completely. The production of geopolymer …

Advancements in nano-enabled cement and concrete: Innovative properties and environmental implications

H Monteiro, B Moura, N Soares - Journal of Building Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
As concrete is one of the most used construction materials, lowering its environmental
impacts is crucial for a more sustainable built environment. The incorporation of …

[HTML][HTML] Clayey soil stabilization using alkali-activated volcanic ash and slag

H Miraki, N Shariatmadari, P Ghadir… - Journal of Rock …, 2022 - Elsevier
Lime and Portland cement are the most widely used binders in soil stabilization projects.
However, due to the high carbon emission in cement production, research on soil …

Developing a sustainable concrete incorporating bentonite clay and silica fume: Mechanical and durability performance

M Ashraf, MF Iqbal, M Rauf, MU Ashraf, A Ulhaq… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2022 - Elsevier
The use of supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) can improve the properties of
concrete, reduce pressure on natural resources and CO 2 emissions. However, certain …

Sulfuric acid resistance of concrete containing coal waste as a partial substitute for fine and coarse aggregates

M Shariati, H Kamyab, M Habibi, S Ahmadi… - Fuel, 2023 - Elsevier
The vulnerability of concrete to sulfuric acid attack requires much attention in both design
and maintenance. Taking the waste management approach into account, this study utilized …

The effect of carbon dioxide emissions on the building energy efficiency

J Min, G Yan, AM Abed, S Elattar, MA Khadimallah… - Fuel, 2022 - Elsevier
During this anthropocentric period, sustainable energy supply and climate changing could
be a main source of problem for human being. Scientists believe that the ratio of climate …

Strength optimization of cementitious composites reinforced by carbon nanotubes and Titania nanoparticles

MA Mousavi, A Sadeghi-Nik, A Bahari, C Jin… - … and Building Materials, 2021 - Elsevier
Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and titanium dioxide (Titania) nanoparticles are simultaneously
incorporated in a cement slurry, and their influence on the mechanical characteristics is …

A comparison study of aggregate carbonation and concrete carbonation for the enhancement of recycled aggregate pervious concrete

B Tang, M Fan, Z Yang, Y Sun, L Yuan - Construction and Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
Using recycled aggregates (RAs) to manufacture pervious concrete is one of the resource
utilization methods of construction and demolition waste (C&DW). However, because of the …

Sustainable design of self-consolidating green concrete with partial replacements for cement through neural-network and fuzzy technique

S Han, D Zheng, B Mehdizadeh, EA Nasr… - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
In order to achieve a sustainable mix design, this paper evaluates self-consolidating green
concrete (SCGC) properties by experimental tests and then examines the design …

Effect of volcanic pumice powder ash on the properties of cement concrete using response surface methodology

A Waqar, N Bheel, N Shafiq, I Othman, MB Khan… - Journal of Building …, 2023 - Springer
Cement, a substance manufactured industrially, produces 0.9 pounds of carbon dioxide for
every pound produced, and concrete, the most popular construction material, typically …