Environmental impacts and decarbonization strategies in the cement and concrete industries
The use of cement and concrete, among the most widely used man-made materials, is under
scrutiny. Owing to their large-scale use, production of cement and concrete results in …
scrutiny. Owing to their large-scale use, production of cement and concrete results in …
Global strategies and potentials to curb CO2 emissions in cement industry
E Benhelal, G Zahedi, E Shamsaei… - Journal of cleaner …, 2013 - Elsevier
Cement industry has been always among the largest CO2 emission sources. Almost 5–7%
of global CO2 emissions are caused by cement plants, while 900 kg CO2 is emitted to the …
of global CO2 emissions are caused by cement plants, while 900 kg CO2 is emitted to the …
Evaluation of the durability of concrete made with crushed glass aggregates
S de Castro, J de Brito - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2013 - Elsevier
Contrasting with previous studies that aimed to evaluate the mechanical properties of
concrete made with glass, this one focuses on their durability performance. For this, water …
concrete made with glass, this one focuses on their durability performance. For this, water …
Properties of concrete paving blocks made with waste marble
Marble industry produces large amounts of waste marble–what causes environmental
problems. In paving blocks based on two cement types we have partly replaced aggregate …
problems. In paving blocks based on two cement types we have partly replaced aggregate …
Environmental impacts of bamboo-based construction materials representing global production diversity
EZ Escamilla, G Habert - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2014 - Elsevier
Using bamboo-based construction materials has been identified as a potential way of
reducing pressure on resources and on the environment. These materials have …
reducing pressure on resources and on the environment. These materials have …
Storing CO2 while strengthening concrete by carbonating its cement in suspension
X Fu, A Guerini, D Zampini, AF Rotta Loria - Communications Materials, 2024 - nature.com
Cement is a key constituent of concrete and offers a large sequestration potential of carbon
dioxide (CO2). However, current concrete carbonation approaches are hindered by low CO2 …
dioxide (CO2). However, current concrete carbonation approaches are hindered by low CO2 …
[PDF][PDF] Use of waste materials in concrete: A review
D Tavakoli, M Hashempour… - Pertanika J. Sci …, 2018 - pertanika.upm.edu.my
Millions of tons of waste is produced in the world each year and most of it is not recyclable.
Furthermore, recycling waste consumes energy and produces pollution. In addition …
Furthermore, recycling waste consumes energy and produces pollution. In addition …
Performance of pavements incorporating waste glass: The current state of the art
This paper discusses the engineering properties of waste glass (WG), including its structural
and environmental performance, as an alternative material for the construction of various …
and environmental performance, as an alternative material for the construction of various …
A novel design for green and economical cement manufacturing
This paper presents new design of pyro-processing unit in a cement factory. In this case
decomposition reactions have been separated from other reactions which result in pure …
decomposition reactions have been separated from other reactions which result in pure …
Properties of roller-compacted concrete pavement containing waste aggregates and nano SiO2
D Tavakoli, RS Dehkordi, H Divandari… - Construction and Building …, 2020 - Elsevier
This study deals with the use of waste materials as replacement of fine aggregate in roller-
compacted concrete pavement (RCCP). To achieve this, waste ceramic, waste concrete, and …
compacted concrete pavement (RCCP). To achieve this, waste ceramic, waste concrete, and …