Recovering key metals from secondary sources is an indispensable strategy for preventing
metal shortages and reducing the risk of toxic releases into the environment. Metal mineral …

The storage of electrolytic manganese residue (EMR) has significantly hampered the growth
of the electrolytic metallic manganese (EMM) industry. EMR harbours numerous harmful …

Construction waste sorting (CWS) is highly recommended as a key step for construction
waste management. However, current CWS involves humans' manual hand-picking, which …

Conventional experimental studies in concrete primarily focus on strength properties and
microstructural analysis and ignore the environmental impacts of chosen waste in concrete …

This paper presents a comparative study on the mechanical and durability properties of
concrete mixtures containing conventional supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) …

The heat treatment system was a key factor in the performance of lightweight foam ceramics.
Phosphorus tailings and coal gangue were recovered for preparing lightweight foam …

Each year, the growth of cities across developing economies in Asia, Africa, and Latin
America drives demand for concrete to house and serve their burgeoning populations. Since …

As the main raw materials for concrete preparation, natural sand and cement are in
increasing demand. Meanwhile, the large accumulation of waste foundry sand (WFS) and fly …

With the increasing consumption and shortage of conventional aggregates in construction
products, as well as the growing problem of industrial wastes (IWs) accumulation and their …

Based on China's quasi-natural experiment of constructing “Zero-waste Cities”, this study
assessed its policy benefits on hazardous waste lifecycle management. Utilizing the theory …