The increase in the global population to nearly 8 billion and the advancements in
technology together with the Industrial Revolution over the last century have caused an …

The use of certain types of plants to determine the accumulation of HMs (heavy metals) has
yielded quite consistent results in the research fields. Many researches have focused on …

Coating mortars are essential for passive fire protection (PFP) in structures, preventing
spalling. The present study explored the factors that affect the performance of mortars under …

One of the biggest problems of modern world is the air pollution which causes the death of
millions of people every year. The heavy metals included in the component of air pollution …

In this study, the possibilities of disposal of environmental waste, silica fume, and waste
glass powder as substitutes in the mortar samples in Portland cement were investigated. For …

The construction of new buildings and infrastructural projects across the globe poses
numerous challenges in terms of material extraction, availability of resources, disposal of …

Lightweight geopolymer is a promising thermal insulation material that conserves energy
used for heating and cooling buildings. This study investigates foaming agents that influence …

In the recent decades, partial replacement of Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) with
pozzolanic materials gained more importance compared to plain OPC due to several …

Manufacturing cement has a major impact on climate change, resource depletion, and
pollution. Selecting sustainable cement alternatives is vital but entails difficult trade-offs …

Lightweight cellular concrete (LCC) is widely used in engineering and construction because
of its low density and good thermal and acoustic insulation capabilities. However, cement …