Biosolids: what are the different types of reuse?

MC Collivignarelli, M Canato, A Abbà… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2019 - Elsevier
In recent years, rapid population growth and industrialization have increased the use of
natural resources and the production of waste. To develop a circular economy, it is …

[HTML][HTML] Autoclaved aerated concrete masonry for energy efficient buildings: State of the art and future developments

E Michelini, D Ferretti, L Miccoli, F Parisi - Construction and Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
The pressing demand for green buildings poses new challenges to the construction sector.
In this context, an effective strategy to be pursued is represented by the use of construction …

Eco-efficient alkali-activated cement based on red clay brick wastes suitable for the manufacturing of building materials

RA Robayo-Salazar, JM Mejía-Arcila… - Journal of cleaner …, 2017 - Elsevier
The objective of this study was to obtain hybrid-type binders at room temperature (25° C)
from the alkaline activation of a red clay brick waste and the addition of a reduced amount …

[HTML][HTML] Towards the development of performance-efficient compressed earth blocks from industrial and agro-industrial by-products

M Valenzuela, G Ciudad, JP Cárdenas… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2024 - Elsevier
This work addresses the development of compressed earth blocks with high quality using
stabilizers and reinforcements of industrial and agroindustrial by-products. A critique of the …

Strength properties of geopolymers derived from original and desulfurized red mud cured at ambient temperature

Q Nie, W Hu, T Ai, B Huang, X Shu, Q He - Construction and Building …, 2016 - Elsevier
This study investigated the feasibility of using red mud derived from the Bayer process in
alumina industry to make geopolymer cured at ambient temperature. Two types of red mud …

[HTML][HTML] Preparation of innovative eco-efficient composite bricks based on zeolite-poor rock and Hen's eggshell

JEFM Ibrahim, OB Kotova, S Sun, E Kurovics… - Journal of Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
The growing demand for building materials, as well as environmental concerns associated
with energy consumption and natural resource depletion, prompted an urgent search for …

A comprehensive review on dry concrete: Application, raw material, preparation, mechanical, smart and durability performance

R Shao, C Wu, J Li - Journal of Building Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
Dry concrete, which can be understood literally, is defined as the fresh mixture of concrete
having no flowability with a very small slump value. It is a hardened mixture mixed with …

Mechanical properties of high ductile alkali-activated fiber reinforced composites incorporating red mud under different curing conditions

L Kan, F Wang - Ceramics International, 2022 - Elsevier
Red mud (RM) is an industrial by-product created during the production of
alumina/aluminium that has engendered severe environmental concerns arising from its …

Evolution and current state of building materials, construction methods, and building regulations in the UK: implications for sustainable building practices

R Vagtholm, A Matteo, B Vand, L Tupenaite - Buildings, 2023 - mdpi.com
This study presents a comprehensive review of building materials, construction methods,
and building regulations on the UK mainland. This provides valuable insights into the …

Mechanical property and microstructure characteristics of geopolymer stabilized aggregate base

W Hu, Q Nie, B Huang, A Su, Y Du, X Shu… - Construction and Building …, 2018 - Elsevier
With its potential to replace ordinary Portland cement, geopolymer has been receiving more
and more attention in cement industry as well as geotechnical engineering. However …