Olive tree pruning is the most abundant agricultural waste in the Mediterranean region and a
sustainable exploitation pathway has yet to be established. In the framework of circular bio …

This study explores the potential of treated coffee cherry waste (T-CCW) as a partial
replacement of cement in mortar. T-CCW was characterized and incorporated into pastes …

With the world's population steadily increasing and the demand for improved urban
infrastructure increasing, there is expected to be a corresponding increase in greenhouse …

This paper reviews the mechanisms of carbon sequestration, methods for testing carbon
sequestration capacity, and the performance of functional materials, including wollastonite …

Using carbon-neutral materials is a promising way to mitigate the CO 2 emissions of the
construction industry. Biochar prepared from agricultural waste has a great potential to …

This study addresses the gap in sustainable agro-based materials for cement by exploring
locally available areca nut husk pyrolyzed into areca nut husk biochar (AB). The research …

The self-healing, fresh properties, hydration, and other characteristics of the cement paste
modified with biochar as a green additive were explored in this work. Evaluation of early-age …

Coal char is a coal-derived product produced by pyrolysis of char, which has valuable
applications in the production of building materials. This paper presents the use of coal char …

The escalating generation of marble waste and the substantial carbon footprint associated
with cement production pose significant environmental challenges. Thus, by substituting fly …

Elemental analysis is a fundamental method for determining the carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen,
sulphur, and oxygen (CHNSO) contents in organic materials. Automated conventional …