The addition of wastes to silicate ceramics can considerably expand the compositional
spectrum of raw materials with a possible inclusion of hazardous components. The present …

In the present work, coconut shell powder (CSP) is explored as a pore-forming agent in the
manufacturing of fired clay bricks. The bricks were produced by varying the amount of CSP …

Weathered basalt activated at 950 ⁰C for 3h was used, for the first time, as a source of Fe
(III) to prepare magnetic Fe 3 O 4 nanoparticles (MNPs). The synthesized Fe 3 O 4 MNPs …

This paper evaluates the influence of dolomite industrial waste (dolomite powder (DP) on
the properties, structure and durability of clay bricks. Four clay samples fired at 900° C and …

The mineralogical transformation of clay material is critical to the firing process for brick
manufacturing. In this study, a series of in-situ integrated techniques are used to study the …

This study aims at the valorization of unexploited clay from a rural village called Bensmim by
investigating its potential suitability as a construction material. Two clays samples …

Steel slag is one of the most common waste products from the steel making industry. In this
research, building bricks based on electric arc furnace (EAF) slag were examined. Five …

This study aims to the valorization of soil materials (unfired and fired) for sustainable
buildings in eastern Morocco. To make this study more representative, four clay soils from …

Owing to the high demand for construction materials, the construction sector plays an
important role in assessing different types of agricultural and mirror industry residues …

Among the largest producers of waste, the paper industry stands out due to its impact on
human health and ecological balance. However, these residues may also contribute to a …