Application of plastic wastes in construction materials: A review using the concept of life-cycle assessment in the context of recent research for future perspectives

TR da Silva, ARG de Azevedo, D Cecchin, MT Marvila… - Materials, 2021 - mdpi.com
The urbanization process contributes to the growth of solid waste generation and causes an
increase in environmental impacts and failures in the management of solid waste. The …

A review on developments of environmentally friendly geopolymer technology

RS Krishna, J Mishra, M Zribi, F Adeniyi, S Saha… - Materialia, 2021 - Elsevier
This study aims to present an overview of the progress of geopolymer composites with
regards to the latest developments on its constituents (binders, activators, and aggregates) …

Biosorption of heavy metals with algae: Critical review of its application in real effluents

JI Ordóñez, S Cortés, P Maluenda, I Soto - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
Biosorption is a variant of sorption techniques in which the adsorbent is a material of
biological origin. It has become an economic and ecological alternative for the treatment of …

A systematic review on the impact of cement industries on the natural environment

UC Mishra, S Sarsaiya, A Gupta - Environmental Science and Pollution …, 2022 - Springer
The negative health effects of cement plant exposure are well-known in industrial settings,
but they are less well-known among the general public who live near plants. The broad …

Lightweight waste-based gypsum composites for building temperature and moisture control using coal fly ash and plant fibers

M Charai, MO Mghazli, S Channouf, P Jagadesh… - … and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
Due to raw material shortages and waste management concerns, composite building
materials made from industrial by-products have become a key component of tomorrow's …

A sustainable reuse of agro-industrial wastes into green cement bricks

WQ Chin, YH Lee, M Amran, R Fediuk, N Vatin… - Materials, 2022 - mdpi.com
The fabrication of bricks commonly consumes relatively high natural resources. To reduce
the carbon footprint in the brick production industry, repurposing industrial wastes in the …

Sustainable fly ash based geopolymer binders: a review on compressive strength and microstructure properties

J Mishra, B Nanda, SK Patro, RS Krishna - Sustainability, 2022 - mdpi.com
As a result of global warming, the pursuance of low-carbon, sustainable building materials
has been prioritized. The development of geopolymer/cement-less binders can be …

[HTML][HTML] Strategic load management: Enhancing eco-efficiency in mining operations through automated technologies

AA Firoozi, M Tshambane, AA Firoozi, SM Sheikh - Results in Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
In the face of escalating global demands for sustainable practices within the construction
and mining sectors, this paper investigates the transformative impact of automated load …

Application of leached iron ore tailings to produce sustainable cements

VO Almeida, L Silvestro, PJP Gleize… - … and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
The use of iron ore tailings (IOT) is a trend for the future of mining. The adoption of
alternatives that minimise the disposal of natural resources and add value to production …

[HTML][HTML] Energy and environmental performance assessment of reused PET bottles panels for building thermal insulation solutions

A Briga-Sá, L Ferreira, B Paulo, I Bentes… - Energy and …, 2023 - Elsevier
The construction industry is responsible for several environmental impacts, such as high
consumption of raw materials and energy, significant contributions to global CO 2 emissions …