The past and future of sustainable concrete: A critical review and new strategies on cement-based materials
J de Brito, R Kurda - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2021 - Elsevier
The negative impacts of cement-based material (CBM) production are way bigger than ever
expected. To illustrate the scale of this phenomenon, all the forests in the world, regardless …
expected. To illustrate the scale of this phenomenon, all the forests in the world, regardless …
Materials for production of high and ultra-high performance concrete: Review and perspective of possible novel materials
This review article proposes the identification and basic concepts of materials that might be
used for the production of high-performance concrete (HPC) and ultra-high-performance …
used for the production of high-performance concrete (HPC) and ultra-high-performance …
Reaction mechanisms of alkali-activated materials
The Alkali-Activated Materials (AAM) are defined as materials obtained through the reaction
between precursors and activators, and are separated into two classes depending on the …
between precursors and activators, and are separated into two classes depending on the …
Recycling of seashell waste in concrete: A review
In order to reduce the dependency on virgin materials for construction, efforts have been
made to incorporate by-products and wastes from different industries as alternatives in …
made to incorporate by-products and wastes from different industries as alternatives in …
Effect of recycled seashells on concrete properties: A comprehensive review of the recent studies
Population increase and building construction negatively affect the environment by
generating high carbon dioxide (CO 2) concentrations. Meanwhile, the depletion of normal …
generating high carbon dioxide (CO 2) concentrations. Meanwhile, the depletion of normal …
[HTML][HTML] Hardening evolution of geopolymers from setting to equilibrium: A review
N Ranjbar, C Kuenzel, J Spangenberg… - Cement and Concrete …, 2020 - Elsevier
In recent years, environmentally sustainable geopolymers have been widely investigated to
obtain comparable mechanical properties with Portland cement, and they are now close to …
obtain comparable mechanical properties with Portland cement, and they are now close to …
Properties of concrete containing recycled seashells as cement partial replacement: A review
The concrete industry has a plethora of negative impacts on the globe and environment.
Also, with the depletion of natural resources that are used in concrete and cement …
Also, with the depletion of natural resources that are used in concrete and cement …
Natural pozzolan based geopolymers: A review on mechanical, microstructural and durability characteristics
Natural pozzolans are tremendous source of reactive silica and alumina required for
geopolymer synthesis as an alternative binder for ordinary Portland cement. They are …
geopolymer synthesis as an alternative binder for ordinary Portland cement. They are …
Mechanical properties and durability of volcanic ash based geopolymer mortars
The mechanical properties and durability of volcanic ash based geopolymer mortars
synthesized at 27° C and 80° C were evaluated. The water absorption and apparent porosity …
synthesized at 27° C and 80° C were evaluated. The water absorption and apparent porosity …
Environmental perspectives of recycling various combustion ashes in cement production–A review
Recycling different types of ashes for cement production has gained increasing attentions
worldwide in a bid to close the waste loop. It minimizes waste landfilling and meanwhile …
worldwide in a bid to close the waste loop. It minimizes waste landfilling and meanwhile …