An attempt to shed light on the use of agro-industrial-based wastes as supplementary
cementitious material (SCM) or as alkali-activated binder (AAB) material is mainly focused in …

The main objective of this study was to evaluate the mechanical properties and
microstructure of alkali-activated material (AAM) incorporating the high volume of wood …

The utilisation of Portland cement has aroused tremendous concerns owing to its production
exerting a lot of pressure on the environment. Alternative eco-binders have been developed …

Incorporating various industrial waste materials into concrete has recently gained attention
for sustainable construction. This paper, for the first time, studies the effects of silica stone …

In this study, the feasibility of using highly alkaline biomass ash to activate alkali-activated
grouts was systematically evaluated for the first time to promote the development of alkali …

This study aimed to determine the applicability of bottom ash (BA) discharged from a
biomass-based thermal power plant as an agricultural soil conditioner. The physicochemical …

In line with the objectives of the circular economy, the conversion of waste streams to useful
and valuable side streams is a central goal. Ash represents one of the main industrial side …

The classical approach for the synthesis of catalysts based on biogenic silica from rice husk
or rice straw involves a high temperature (600° C) calcination step to remove the organic …

One of the most popular polymeric materials in the building and construction industry is rigid
polyurethane foam (RPUF). In order to reduce the number of expensive chemical …

To solve the problem of environmental pollution from stockpiling of solid waste and to
achieve safe and efficient underground engineering, an environment-friendly waste-based …