Masonry units made of clay or Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) are widely used in
constructions from Romania and other countries. Masonry units with superior mechanical …

Disposal of waste glass and incinerated sewage sludge ash (ISSA) in landfills is a waste of
resources and poses significant environmental risks. This work aims to recycle waste glass …

The production of fired or stabilized bricks from lignocellulosic biomass ash is thoroughly
examined in this article. Bricks are typically made through the high-temperature firing …

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 …

Circularity of raw materials starts with a zero-waste approach to any (potential) resource.
The increasing pressure on the primary raw materials sector and external market …

High energy consumption in building construction and operation threatens the socio-
environmental sustainability of many nations due to elevated carbon footprint and energy …

A novel approach has been proposed to synthesize clay-based geopolymer brick; series of
experiments have been performed and three mandatory steps have been evolved. In Step-1 …

Trillions of masonry fired-clay bricks are being produced globally every year, however, their
manufacturing process is far from eco-friendly. This work was designed to develop fly ash …

Vermiculite is a hydrous clay mineral that occasionally occurs in raw materials for
brickmaking. The presence of vermiculite affects the drying and firing processes of brick …

Aluminum ash is a large amount of industrial solid waste produced by the electrolytic
aluminum industry, and calcium carbide slag is an alkaline industrial solid waste produced …