Utilization of waste rice husk ash for sustainable geopolymer: A review

SS Hossain, PK Roy, CJ Bae - Construction and Building Materials, 2021 - Elsevier
The paddy farming countries generate enormous amounts of by-products, ie, Rice husk
(RH), through the milling process. It is typically utilized in the boiler as a fuel that produces a …

Life cycle assessment to tackle the take-make-waste paradigm in the textiles production

V Amicarelli, C Bux, MP Spinelli, G Lagioia - Waste Management, 2022 - Elsevier
Under the environmental perspective, textiles represent the fourth highest pressure
commodity worldwide. In Europe, it is estimated that over 95 Mt of textile waste are …

[HTML][HTML] A stepwise regression to identify relevant variables affecting the environmental impacts of clinker production

G Del Serrone, L Moretti - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2023 - Elsevier
The construction sector contributes to 8% of carbon dioxide emissions, most of them caused
by clinker production: in recent years, the efforts to reduce environmental impacts are …

The impact of circular economy indicators in the optimal planning of energy systems

TI Serrano-Arévalo, FA Díaz-Alvarado… - Sustainable Production …, 2024 - Elsevier
One of the purposes of the Circular Economy is to promote the optimization of resources;
most power systems planning towards renewable energy focus on the operation phase. In …

Plastic Roads in Asia: Current Implementations and Should It Be Considered?

SB Abd Karim, S Norman, S Koting, K Simarani… - Materials, 2023 - mdpi.com
The rapid economic and industrial growth experienced in the Asian region has significantly
increased waste production, particularly single-use plastic. This surge in waste poses a …

Proposal of major environmental impact categories of construction materials based on life cycle impact assessments

HJ Jang, YH Ahn, SH Tae - Materials, 2022 - mdpi.com
The “Korean New Deal” policy in South Korea emphasizes the necessity of a substantial and
timely response to global climate change. In addition to carbon emissions, construction …

An innovative approach to temporary educational facilities: A case study of relocatable modular school in South Korea

TDHN Nguyen, J Jeong, Y Ahn, H Shin - Journal of Building Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
School remodeling/renovation has been a popular issue in education to deal with the growth
of city populations and the reduction of school quality. For that concern, the concept of a …

A comparative cradle‐to‐gate life cycle assessment of carbon fiber‐reinforced polymer and steel‐reinforced bridges

P Khorgade, M Rettinger, A Burghartz… - Structural …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Carbon fiber‐reinforced polymer (CFRP) has proven to be an excellent replacement for
conventionally used steel in the construction industry. This is especially relevant in bridge …

An AHP based sustainability assessment of cement mortar with synergistic utilization of granite cutting waste

MR Gehlot, S Shrivastava - Journal of Building Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
The valorization of various waste in construction sector is viewed as a sustainable measure.
Protecting natural resources and minimizing waste lays the foundation for sustainable …

An overview of micro-and nano-dispersion additives for asphalt and bitumen for road construction

K Korniejenko, M Nykiel, M Choinska, A Jexembayeva… - Buildings, 2023 - mdpi.com
The main motivations for the development of research in the area of appropriate additives for
asphalt and bitumen are the enhancement of their properties and improvement of their …