This pioneering study investigates the use of expanded polystyrene (EPS) and waste rubber
tyre powder (WRTP) in sintered clay bricks for eco-friendly and cleaner buildings. Different …

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 …

This research investigates the feasibility of using dry crushed pomegranate peel waste as
thermal insulator to produce light clay bricks. Pomegranate peel waste (PW) is used with …

The disposal of construction spoil (CS) in landfill sites presents a significant environmental
and economic concern due to the increasing amount and the associated disposal costs. This …

Use of bricks and their manufacturing process plays an important role in the construction
sector. Despite its various methods of manufacturing, still large quantities of bricks are used …

The high production and improper disposal of nickel converter slag (NCS) are raising
serious concerns about its environmental impact, owing to the waste of resources and the …

The addition of mill scale, an important steel making byproduct, as pigment to fired clay
bricks was investigated, as well as its effects on the physical, mechanical and microstructural …

The present work aims to study and compare the effect of incorporating argan nut shell
(ANS) and wheat straw (WS) into clay mixtures as construction materials additives on …

The influence of the removal of carbonates on the ceramic properties made of Moroccan red
clay as a main material and tea waste as pore-forming agent, has been investigated. ATD …

The traditional ceramics industry uses large amounts of primary mineral raw materials.
Improvements in the production of building materials based on non-metallic minerals can …