Stone and marble processing industries are vital for economic development, but their non-
biodegradable waste poses significant environmental concerns. On the flip side, concrete …

The traditional concrete is one of the most energy-intensive construction materials
responsible for about 10% of global anthropogenic carbon dioxide emissions. Efforts are …

This paper covers a wide range of alternative strategies to improve the sustainability of
concrete. It firstly considers the relatively easy application of the latest technologies to …

In recent years, the volume of waste marble powder (WMP) from ornamental stone factories
has increased rapidly, causing environmental concerns of soil, water and air pollution. While …

In this study, waste marble powder (WMP) was used to replace cement of concrete in
specific amounts. To accomplish this aim, WMP was replaced at 10%, 20%, 30%, and 40 …

The construction industry has realized that the available natural resources are limited, and
the desert sand (DS) reserves are large and not well utilized. Sustainable production thus is …

In the countries where the energy industry is based mainly on coal, the management of the
waste generated in the process of its combustion (fly ash) is a serious problem. The article …

Disposal of marble cutting slurry waste (MCSW) has acquired a disastrous proportion and is
a leading cause of environmental and health-related issues. On the other hand, high …

Biodiesel is a renewable energy source. However, high production cost, low product
efficiency, and long reaction time have been the main technical challenges in biodiesel …

The rapid urbanization and industrialization in last few decades has led to depletion of the
construction materials like sand and accumulation of industrial wastes. The detrimental …