Alternative coarse aggregate for sustainable and eco-friendly concrete-A review

NR Mohanta, M Murmu - Journal of Building Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
Coarse aggregate is considered as the most important component, which provides volume
as well as strength to the concrete. It is mainly obtained from natural resources by quarrying …

A review on the influence of recycled plastic aggregate on the engineering properties of concrete

YC Guo, XM Li, J Zhang, JX Lin - Journal of Building Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
The rapid increase in plastic production and consumption, has led to a significant rise in
plastic waste generation, resulting in severe environmental issues. Finding effective …

[HTML][HTML] Experimental investigation of durability properties of rubberized concrete

N Yasser, A Abdelrahman, M Kohail… - Ain Shams Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
Rubberized concrete is a form of concrete in which discarded tyre rubber particles are used
instead of natural aggregates. This sort of concrete provides an environmental alternative to …

Composition component influence on concrete properties with the additive of rubber tree seed shells

AN Beskopylny, EM Shcherban', SA Stel'makh… - Applied Sciences, 2022 - mdpi.com
The growth in the volume of modern construction and the manufacture of reinforced concrete
structures (RCSs) presents the goal of reducing the cost of building materials without …

Mechanical and durability assessment of recycled waste plastic (Resin8 & PET) eco-aggregate concrete

AJ Babafemi, N Sirba, SC Paul, MJ Miah - Sustainability, 2022 - mdpi.com
The massive amount of plastic waste in our natural environment is a global concern. In this
study, recycling plastic waste to partially replace natural sand in concrete is investigated …

Enhancing sustainability in concrete construction: A comprehensive review of plastic waste as an aggregate material

HM Hamada, A Al-Attar, F Abed, S Beddu… - Sustainable Materials …, 2024 - Elsevier
With the proliferation of the population and the evolution of lifestyles, the issue of plastic
waste has emerged as a significant environmental challenge due to its non-biodegradable …

Sustainable valorization and conversion of e-waste plastics into value-added products

A Mtibe, TC Mokhena, MJ John - Current Opinion in Green and Sustainable …, 2023 - Elsevier
The rapid development of the electrical and electronic equipment industry has resulted in
the generation of large amounts of waste electrical and electronic equipment plastic …

Analysis of the Embodied Energy and CO2 Emissions of Ready-Mixed Concrete: A Case Study in Cuenca, Ecuador

K Vázquez-Calle, V Guillén-Mena, F Quesada-Molina - Materials, 2022 - mdpi.com
Concrete is the most commonly construction material used worldwide. In contrast to other
countries, Ecuador lacks studies that determine the environmental impact of the production …

Smart technologies for collection and classification of electronic waste

E Ada, HK Ilter, M Sagnak… - International Journal of …, 2024 - emerald.com
Purpose The main aim of this study is to understand the role of smart technologies and show
the rankings of various smart technologies in collection and classification of electronic waste …

[HTML][HTML] Enhanced mechanical and durability resilience of plastic aggregate concrete modified with nano-iron oxide and sisal fiber reinforcement

H Amjad, F Ahmad, MI Qureshi - Construction and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
The utilization of electronic plastic waste (EPW) as a substitute for traditional aggregates in
concrete has gained attention for its potential to reduce environmental waste. However, the …