Lightweight concrete with expanded polystyrene (EPS) has been adopted for several
decades. The EPS is to reduce the structural weight of the material for precast and …

With the growing environmental awareness occurring worldwide, many industries, such as
the construction sector, are setting their own measures to reduce their environmental impact …

An attempt has been made to enhance the properties and applications of gypsum ceiling
tiles by utilizing the excellent thermal insulation and flame resistance properties of wool and …

This paper presents three types of gypsum reinforced with different waste materials, such as
paper, polystyrene, and polyester. Several investigations were performed through a set of …

Beta-hemihydrate phosphogypsum (β-HPG) as a cementitious material can be used for the
preparation of lightweight gypsum to facilitate the utilization of phosphogypsum (PG) and …

Abstract Structure and behaviour of gypsum composites, prepared from flue gas
desulfurization binder and three types of fine fillers (silica sand, perlite, expanded clay …

The use of circular economy criteria for designing new materials is becoming a key factor for
the sustainable development of the building sector and the improved performance of …

Perlite and vermiculite are commonly used aggregates for lightweight gypsums, but they
cause negative environmental impacts due to the high energy demand needed during their …

The research carried out studies how the addition of plastic polypropylene fibers from
recycled non-degradable wet wipes can influence on the physical and mechanical behavior …

At present, microbial-induced carbonate precipitation (MICP) is still difficult to apply to
cement and concrete, mainly because bacteria are easily corroded by alkaline cement …