Pozzolanic activity evaluation methods of solid waste: A review

H Wang, X Liu, Z Zhang - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2023 - Elsevier
The massive accumulation of solid wastes has brought great pressure to the environment.
Most of them are pozzolanic materials, which can reduce the waste of resources by partially …

Methods for Evaluating pozzolanic reactivity in calcined clays: a review

VD Pinheiro, J Alexandre, GC Xavier, MT Marvila… - Materials, 2023 - mdpi.com
The search for alternative materials to replace ordinary Portland cement has been the object
of work that enhances the investigation of the use of pozzolanic materials and the reduction …

[HTML][HTML] Utilization of sintered sludge ash with different mechanical–thermal activation parameters as a supplementary cementitious material: mechanical properties …

T Lv, J Zhang, M Zhao, J Yang, D Hou, B Dong - Materials, 2024 - mdpi.com
The proposal of sintered sludge cement (SSC) paste aligns with the low-carbon
development goals of building materials. However, there is a lack of scientific guidance for …

[HTML][HTML] A critical review of clay mineral-based photocatalysts for wastewater treatment

Y Qi, S Zhao, Y Shen, X Jiang, H Lv, C Han, W Liu… - Catalysts, 2024 - mdpi.com
This review critically examines the latest advancements in clay mineral-based
photocatalysts for water purification. Clay minerals, owing to their natural abundance, low …

[HTML][HTML] Autogenous self-healing of thermally damaged cement paste with carbon nanomaterials subjected to different environmental stimulators

M Rajczakowska, M Szeląg… - Journal of Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
Autogenous self-healing of post-fire damaged concrete enables structure performance auto-
recovery leading to reduced repair costs, less generated waste, and lower CO 2 emissions …

[HTML][HTML] Enhancing reactivity in muscovitic clays: Mechanical activation as a sustainable alternative to thermal activation for cement production

J Mañosa, A Alvarez-Coscojuela, J Marco-Gibert… - Applied Clay …, 2024 - Elsevier
The use of calcined clays in the construction industry is thriving. However, muscovitic or illitic
clays, which constitute a large portion of the available clay resources, are hardly activated by …

Optimization of Grinding Parameters for the Mechanochemical Activation of Kaolin with the Addition of Trass

C Őze, É Makó - Minerals, 2023 - mdpi.com
At present, to achieve further reductions in CO2 emissions in the cement industry, it is
essential to improve the efficiency of grinding processes and reduce the energy demand …

Preliminary investigation on spent garnet as a novel supplementary cementitious material

NFA Jamaludin, K Muthusamy, MFM Jaafar, Z Ali… - … and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
The escalating global demand for cement, a fundamental material in infrastructure
development, has exacerbated environmental challenges, particularly through significant …

From Local Earth to Modern Structures: A Critical Review of 3D Printed Cement Composites for Sustainable and Efficient Construction

M Abedi, MB Waris, MK Al-Alawi, KS Al-Jabri… - Journal of Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
This review presents a detailed analysis of locally materials-based cementitious composites
for 3D-printing construction. The study thoroughly examines the properties of different types …

[HTML][HTML] A comprehensive review on properties of tailings-based low-carbon concrete: Mechanical, environmental, and toxicological performances

L Johansson, A Bahrami, M Wallhagen… - Developments in the Built …, 2024 - Elsevier
With concrete's key role in construction and infrastructure, the reduction of its carbon
footprint is critical for addressing global carbon emissions. One strategy to reduce …