Experimental and numerical exploration of a new application of coal slag to treat loose sand foundation

K Liu, R Qiu, J Gou, B Ning, C Cui, Y Chen… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2024 - Elsevier
The sustainable management of coal slag, a prevalent solid waste byproduct resulting from
coal combustion, remains an enduring and paramount subject of investigation. This paper …

Upcycling of concrete wastes as precursors in alkali-activated materials: A review

N Rakhimova, C Shi - Construction and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
One of the perspective approaches for converting natural and technogenic mineral sources
into eco-friendly cementitious materials and composites is through alkali activation …

Preparation of environmental-friendly cementitious material from red mud and waste glass sludge by mechanical activation

Y Li, Y Luo, H Zhou, X Zhong, Z Zhou, J Li… - Construction and Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
There is an increasing requirement to manage large amounts of solid industrial waste, such
as red mud (RM) and waste glass sludge (WGS), which pose potential environmental …

Ureolytic bacteria-assisted recycling of waste concrete fines

P Holeček, K Kliková, D Koňáková, H Stiborová… - Powder Technology, 2024 - Elsevier
This study investigates the potential of microbially-induced calcite precipitation (MICP) in
converting waste concrete fines (WCF), an underutilized byproduct generated during the …

Improving the stabilization/solidification performance of Pb-containing alkali-activated slag via incorporation of superabsorbent polymer

M Xia, J Tan, H Gao - Construction and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
Alkali-activated materials (AAM) have garnered significant attention for the treatment of Pb-
contaminated solid waste, attributed to their low carbon footprint and superior stabilization …

Enhancing the electrical conductivity of concrete using metal-organic frameworks

A El-Mir, O Najm, H El-Hassan, A El-Dieb… - … and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
This research evaluates the electrical conductivity, mechanical characteristics, durability,
and environmental viability of electrically conductive concrete (ECC) incorporating zeolitic …

The Precursors Used for Developing Geopolymer Composites for Circular Economy—A Review

G Furtos, D Prodan, C Sarosi, D Popa, M Moldovan… - Materials, 2024 - mdpi.com
Considering recent climate changes, special importance is given to any attempt to depollute
and protect the environment. A circular economy seems to be the ideal solution for the …

A Comprehensive Study on Engineering and Sustainability characteristics with Emphasising on 3R's Approach in Building Construction

GP Arulraj, N Anand, B Kanagaraj, MZ Naser, E Lubloy - Heliyon, 2024 - cell.com
The study assesses the mechanical efficiency, long-lasting characteristics, microstructure,
and sustainability of sustainable concrete (SC) samples through several optimization …

Effect of the incorporation of spent diatomaceous earths on the properties of alkaline activation cements based on sewage sludge ash

A García-Díaz, S Bueno-Rodríguez… - Archives of Civil and …, 2024 - Springer
The aim of this research is to evaluate the synergistic effect of the incorporation of spent
diatomaceous earth (SDE) from beer filtration on the technological properties of alkaline …

Efficiency of self-compacting concrete made with variable sustainable cementitious materials: A TOPSIS algorithm approach

OF Najm, OA Mohamed, ES Hijah - Materials Today: Proceedings, 2024 - Elsevier
The use of supplementary cementitious materials as a partial replacement for cement is
taking the lead in the concrete production industry. Being known as by-products from various …