A systematic review of waste materials in cement-based composites for construction applications

X Li, D Qin, Y Hu, W Ahmad, A Ahmad, F Aslam… - Journal of Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
There is a remarkable impact of the construction industry on the environment, contributing
considerably to CO 2 emissions, natural resource dwindling, and energy demand. The …

Waste-derived activators for alkali-activated materials: A review

MF Alnahhal, T Kim, A Hajimohammadi - Cement and Concrete …, 2021 - Elsevier
Alkali-activated materials (AAMs) are increasingly attracting attention as a promising
sustainable alternative to Portland cement-based materials. This study presents the key …

[HTML][HTML] A scientometric review of waste material utilization in concrete for sustainable construction

W Ahmad, A Ahmad, KA Ostrowski, F Aslam… - Case Studies in …, 2021 - Elsevier
The construction sector has a significant impact on the environment, contributing
significantly to energy consumption, resource depletion, and CO 2 emissions. This sector is …

Recycling of waste glass and incinerated sewage sludge ash in glass-ceramics

Y Huang, Z Chen, Y Liu, JX Lu, Z Bian, M Yio… - Waste Management, 2024 - Elsevier
Disposal of waste glass and incinerated sewage sludge ash (ISSA) in landfills is a waste of
resources and poses significant environmental risks. This work aims to recycle waste glass …

[HTML][HTML] Alkali-silica reaction (ASR) in concrete structures: Mechanisms, effects and evaluation test methods adopted in the United States

EO Fanijo, JT Kolawole, A Almakrab - Case Studies in Construction …, 2021 - Elsevier
Alkali-silica reaction (ASR) and its associated deformation are major durability problems in
concrete structures and was reported as far back as the 1940s by Stanton (2008)[1]. This …

Recycling waste glass aggregate in concrete: Mitigation of alkali-silica reaction (ASR) by carbonation curing

Z Liu, C Shi, Q Shi, X Tan, W Meng - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2022 - Elsevier
Concerns on low rate of glass recycling are rising due to the environmental issues caused
by landfills of waste glass. Glass utilization in concrete is a promising approach to vastly …

Developing green and sustainable concrete in integrating with different urban wastes

H Chen, CL Chow, D Lau - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2022 - Elsevier
Urban waste accumulation has changed the landscape of cities through environmental
pollution. This detrimental change is pushing the development of advanced and green …

Mechanical performance and phase analysis of an eco-friendly alkali-activated binder made with sludge waste and blast-furnace slag

W Duan, Y Zhuge, CWK Chow, A Keegan, Y Liu… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2022 - Elsevier
A new eco-friendly alkali-activated material (AAM) using two waste materials, including
drinking water treatment sludge (DWTS) and ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS) …

Recycling waste materials to produce self-sensing concretes for smart and sustainable structures: A review

GH Nalon, RF Santos, GES de Lima… - … and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
The construction industry is currently facing the great challenge of applying sustainable
materials with suitable mechanical properties and durability performance. Among the …

Recycling of waste glass powder as paste replacement in green UHPFRC

SH Chu, L Li, PL Shen, JX Lu, CS Poon - Construction and Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
Featured by a high cement content and a large consumption of quartz sand, ultra-high
performance fiber reinforced concrete (UHPFRC) encounters hindrance in the pursuit of …