Problem statement: This paper tries to answer the question: Is cement production still a
sustainable industry in the 21st century? Approach: It starts off by considering the current …

Coastal marine ecosystems provide essential benefits and services to humanity, but many
are rapidly degrading. Human activities are leading to significant land take along coastlines …

Concrete, a commonly used material in the construction industry, interacts with metallic
surfaces such as formwork during pouring and reinforced bar during lifespan. Formworks …

Release agents are compounds that are applied on the surface of moulds to create a thin
film that acts as a barrier to prevent adhesion. Water-based release agents are especially …

Concrete walls are constructed by pouring fresh concrete in-between formworks. The
lifespan of these formworks is limited due to the abrasive nature of concrete. The present …

The superhydrophobic surface can be used to separate castable concrete materials and
moulds instead of waste oil which has the risk of contamination. In this study, a low cost …

The implementation of concrete and its association with a release agent influence the
aesthetics of the concrete facings. The mineral oils tend to be replaced by vegetable …

The design of vertical formwork is governed by the lateral pressure exerted by fresh
concrete; while maximum lateral pressure is the key parameter for formwork design, the rate …

Release agents are a significant source of pollution in the construction and prefabrication
industries. Conventional products are known to be toxic for humans and the environment …

Raw vegetable oils and their emulsions have been used as biodegradable release agents
for concrete. However, there is no scientific explanation linking the chemical composition to …