Valorization of agro-industry residues in the building and environmental sector: A review

P Ricciardi, G Cillari… - Waste Management …, 2020 - journals.sagepub.com
Environmental pollution has become a relevant issue as the population rises and resources
decrease. Reuse and recycling still have the greatest potential as they turn the waste into a …

Soft computing techniques for predicting the properties of raw rice husk concrete bricks using regression-based machine learning approaches

N Ganasen, L Krishnaraj, KC Onyelowe… - Scientific Reports, 2023 - nature.com
In this study, the replacement of raw rice husk, fly ash, and hydrated lime for fine aggregate
and cement was evaluated in making raw rice husk-concrete brick. This study optimizes …

Mechanical, thermal and acoustic behaviour of polymer-based composite materials produced with rice husk and expanded cork by-products

B Marques, A Tadeu, J António, J Almeida… - … and Building Materials, 2020 - Elsevier
In this work, innovative polymer-based composite materials made with rice husk and
expanded cork by-products have been produced and characterised. First, rice husks and …

Effect of polymer type on the properties of polypropylene composites with high loads of spent coffee grounds

M Marques, LFFF Gonçalves, CI Martins, M Vale… - Waste Management, 2022 - Elsevier
The main focus of this work is to study the processability and characteristics of highly loaded
spent coffee grounds (SCG) thermoplastic polymer composites, for sustainable applications …

Vibro-acoustic behaviour of polymer-based composite materials produced with rice husk and recycled rubber granules

B Marques, J Antonio, J Almeida, A Tadeu… - … and Building Materials, 2020 - Elsevier
This research concerns the study of composite boards made from polymer-based materials
that include rice husk and recycled rubber granules, to see if they can mitigate vibrations …

Assessing impact sound insulation in floating floors assembled from Construction and Demolition Waste

RS Ribeiro, F Henneberg, R Catai, M Arnela… - … and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
In the realm of civil construction, there is an increasing demand for sustainable technological
advancements aimed at improving the technical quality and comfort of buildings. This shift in …

Improvements in setting behavior and strengths of cement paste/mortar with EVA redispersible powder using CS-Hs-PCE

H Li, L Gu, B Dong, Q Chen, C Xu, X Yang… - … and Building Materials, 2020 - Elsevier
This work aimed to improve the setting behavior and strengths of cement paste/mortar with
ethylene and vinyl acetate copolymer redispersible powder (EVA-DP) using CSH seeds and …

Impact sound insulation of a lightweight laminate floor resting on a thin underlayment material above a concrete slab

JP Arenas, LF Sepulveda - Journal of Building Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
Impact noise is a major sound transmission problem in concrete buildings that severely
affects the quality of life of residents. The impact insulation of a concrete floor can be …

Preliminary evaluation of geopolymer mix design applying the design of experiments method

S Copetti Callai, P Tataranni, C Sangiorgi - Infrastructures, 2021 - mdpi.com
The use of waste materials in road construction is becoming widely spread due to economic
and environmental needs. Construction and demolition waste materials and mining residues …

Toward Sustainable Biomanufacturing: A Feasibility Index for Silicon Carbide Production from Rice Waste

F Gualandri, A Kuzior - Sustainability, 2024 - mdpi.com
Silicon carbide, known for its distinct chemical and physical properties, is increasingly
recognized as a critical material in sectors such as energy, space, and defense. Traditional …