Biochar-cement concrete toward decarbonisation and sustainability for construction: Characteristic, performance and perspective

X Lin, W Li, Y Guo, W Dong, A Castel… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2023 - Elsevier
Biochar has been increasingly used in the production of cementitious materials due to its
low cost, low-carbon emission, and environmental benefits. This study provides a …

Utilization of engineered biochar as a binder in carbon negative cement-based composites: A review

O Zaid, F Alsharari, M Ahmed - Construction and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
With the rising global population and an increasing demand for enhanced built
environments, the construction industry faces a critical challenge with rising greenhouse gas …

Prediction of cement mortar strength by replacement of hydrated lime using RSM and ANN

G Nakkeeran, L Krishnaraj - Asian Journal of Civil Engineering, 2023 - Springer
This research work focuses on the investigation of the possible roles of hydrated lime on the
properties of hardened mortars. In this study, the effect of the hydrated lime mortar has been …

[HTML][HTML] Optimization of colloidal nano-silica based cementitious mortar composites using RSM and ANN approaches

K Khan, MAM Johari, MN Amin, MI Khan, M Iqbal - Results in Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
Sustainable development of infrastructure requires the efficient and optimized utilization of
nano-silica in concrete applications. Thus, current study aims to explore how the dosages of …

Performance analysis of biochar and W. Robusta palm waste reinforced green mortar using response surface methodology and machine learning methods

H Boudermine, M Boumaaza, A Belaadi… - … and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
The pressing issue of growing carbon dioxide (CO2) levels and global warming has
prompted efforts to create new building materials with the capacity to absorb and store CO2 …

Systematic review on reinforcing mortars with natural fibers: challenges of environment-friendly option

M Boumaaza, A Belaadi, M Bourchak - Journal of Natural Fibers, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
In recent years, research has been carried out to examine natural fibers reinforced
construction mortars (NFRM), which are now increasingly replacing synthetic fibers …

Optimization via response surface methodology of palm kernel shell biochar for supplementary cementitious replacement

AMN Aman, A Selvarajoo, TL Lau, WH Chen - Chemosphere, 2023 - Elsevier
The use of sustainable materials in the construction industry has been on the rise recently.
Studies have proven that the use of conventional concrete and its raw materials has a …

Toward carbon-neutral concrete through biochar–cement–calcium carbonate composites: A critical review

D Winters, K Boakye, S Simske - Sustainability, 2022 - mdpi.com
High-density, high-permanence forms of carbon storage are in demand to save storage
space on land or at sea while allowing the world to reach its climate targets. Biochar and …

[HTML][HTML] Optimization of flexural properties and thermal conductivity of Washingtonia plant biomass waste biochar reinforced bio-mortar

M Boumaaza, A Belaadi, M Bourchak… - Journal of Materials …, 2023 - Elsevier
The building industry's current trend to reduce and protect environmental impact implies the
design and fabrication of more ecological and sustainable building materials. Biochar has …

Artificial intelligence techniques in advanced concrete technology: A comprehensive survey on 10 years research trend

R Kazemi - Engineering Reports, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Advanced concrete technology is the science of efficient, cost‐effective, and safe design in
civil engineering projects. Engineers and concrete designers are generally faced with the …