Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(18), P. 8033 - 8033
Published: Sept. 13, 2024
The
development
of
special
concrete
focussed
on
sustainability
and
energy
conservation
has
been
approached
through
the
use
recycled
materials,
novel
techniques
processes,
materials
that
harness
natural
energy.
This
paper
presents
results
one
such
study
light-transmitting
using
a
polymeric
transmitting
media,
poly-methyl-methacrylate,
detailed
analysis
obtained.
Four
variants
based
diameter
number
rods
have
studied,
with
5
10
mm
incorporated
into
100
cube
samples.
A
positive
correlation
between
area
transmittance
established;
however,
loss
in
compressive
flexural
strength
was
observed.
Seasonal
monthly
variation
indicate
higher
summer,
highest
being
observed
month
May
monsoon
having
lowest
transmittance,
specifically
July.
case
application
material
also
presented.
cost
construction
prediction
electricity
consumption
during
operations
carried
out.
indicated
feasibility
use,
even
high
initial
cost.
Variants
shown
to
return
investments
period
7–31
years.
Additionally,
three
four
showed
sharp
decrease
total
CO2
emissions
by
eliminating
need
for
daylighting
throughout
service
life.
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Construction and Building Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
425, P. 136058 - 136058
Published: April 1, 2024
The
present
novel
research
work
emphasizes
the
characterization
of
binder
materials,
performance
alkali-activated
ternary
paste
&
mortar
consisting
coffee
husk
ash
(CHA),
rice
(RHA),
and
ground
granulated
blast
furnace
slag
(GGBS).
material
for
materials
were
carried
out
using
advanced
microstructural
analysis
techniques.
A
total
nine
pastes
are
prepared
GGBS
(70–50%),
CHA
(20–40%),
RHA
(10%)
with
4
M,
6
M
8
sodium
hydroxide
(NaOH)
solution.
tests
conducted
on
fresh
hardened
include
setting
time,
X-ray
diffraction,
scanning
electron
microscopy,
energy
dispersive
spectroscopy,
thermogravimetric
analysis,
indicated
presence
CSH,
NASH
gel.
mixes
proportions
tested
slump,
compressive
strength,
flexure
direct
tensile
water
absorption
ultrasonic
pulse
velocity
(UPV).
strength
mix
ranges
between
31.2
52.2
MPa
at
90
days.
durability
was
investigated
through
exposure
to
acid
sea
attack,
while
sustainability
determined
by
production
cost
carbon
dioxide
emission.
percentage
benefit
AAB
as
compared
OPC,
23.24%
34%.
M6
(60%
GGBS,
30%
10%
NaOH)
found
be
optimum,
making
it
suitable
use
in
construction
an
alternate
OPC
terms
durability,
sustainability.
Case Studies in Construction Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
19, P. e02548 - e02548
Published: Oct. 5, 2023
Environmental
studies
for
solutions
are
among
the
most
important
agendas
of
scientific
world.
Most
new
taking
into
account
environmental
effects.
However,
it
is
interesting
world
to
find
accumulated
problems,
reduce
harmful
production,
and
turn
wastes
that
cause
pollution
useful
products.
In
addition
incorporating
fly
ash,
a
recognized
environmentally
friendly
sustainable
material,
geopolymer
concrete
utilizes
micro
silica
fume
as
binding
agent.
Furthermore,
waste
lathe
scraps
introduced
enhance
safeguard
concrete's
mechanical
properties.
During
preparation
phase,
significant
enhancements
have
been
identified
in
workability
setting
time
concrete.
A
total
16
test
samples
were
prepared
study.
Micro
0%,
5%,
10%
20%
1%,
2%
3%
examined.
Experimental
findings
reveal
5%
resulted
notable
improvements
compressive,
flexural,
splitting
tensile
strength,
with
increases
14.4%,
7.45%,
6.18%
respectively.
higher
additions
found
decrease
these
strengths.
contrast,
inclusion
1%
led
strength
by
11.4%,
6.35%,
8.23%
reduced
capacity.
The
demonstrated
combining
scrap
provided
highest
25.7%,
12.0%
Considering
workability,
time,
observed
all
tests,
recommended
optimal
mixture
together
scrap.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: April 10, 2024
The
exhaust
gases
in
production
of
burnt
clay
bricks
is
responsible
for
greenhouse
(GHGs)
emission
which
increase
the
carbon
footprint
ecosystem.
Here,
we
report
and
thermal
performance
based
evaluation
8
ft.
×
9
building.
used
building
construction
are
manufactured
from
fly
ash,
agro-forestry
wastes,
&
demolition
wastes
(C&D),
ground
granulated
blast
furnace
slag
(GGBFS)
using
NaOH
as
activator
order
to
provide
compressive
strength
range
3-6
MPa
with
ambient
curing
at
30
°C
28
days.
Life
cycle
analysis
(LCA)
reveals
total
CO
Case Studies in Construction Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
19, P. e02659 - e02659
Published: Nov. 7, 2023
This
experimental
study
encompasses
a
comprehensive
exploration
of
multiple
parameters
aiming
to
enhance
the
strength,
workability,
setting
time,
and
environmental
attributes
geopolymer
concrete
(GPC).
A
pivotal
solution
lies
in
substituting
fly
ash
with
waste
basalt
powder,
not
only
reducing
binder
costs
but
also
ameliorating
overall
ecological
footprint.
secondary
significant
factor
entails
integration
trimmed
glass
fibers.
Throughout
experimentation
process,
predominant
underwent
substitution
powder
at
proportions
25%,
50%,
75%.
The
mixtures
were
augmented
fibers
3
mm,
6
12
mm
lengths,
introduced
ratios
0.5%,
1%,
2%,
3%.
Following
this,
acquired
samples
subjected
24-hour
curing
regimen
an
85°C
oven.
Subsequently,
after
7-day
period
exposure
external
conditions
post-incubation,
these
tested
encompassing
both
compressive
flexural
strength
tests.
Samples
incorporating
ratio
50%
showcased
highest
capacities,
contrasting
reduced
capacities
when
was
elevated
Conversely,
utilizing
NaOH
molarity
M
demonstrated
superior
performance.
Impressively,
compression
exceeding
40
MPa
achieved
amalgamation
additive.
However,
workability
experienced
notable
reduction
fiber
2%
Molarity
concentrations
did
impede
slump,
or
time.
consistent
time
hours
attained,
desired
without
need
for
superplasticizer.
For
achieving
optimal
triad
while
maximizing
advantages
GPC
concrete,
recommendation
is
incorporate
distinct
combination
comprising
1-2%
(with
length),
NaOH,
into
mixture
formulation.
Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
26(4), P. 2024 - 2042
Published: April 5, 2024
Abstract
The
excessive
use
of
natural
aggregates
raises
mining
activity.
Further,
it
leads
to
environmental
damage,
which
can
be
reduced
using
artificial
produced
from
waste
powdered
materials.
This
study
discussed
the
production
process
alkali-activated
coarse
and
how
their
affects
behavior
concrete.
different
concrete
mixtures
were
designed
by
replacing
with
ones
at
percentages.
Various
tests
conducted
determine
concrete’s
fresh,
hardened,
permeability,
microstructural
characteristics.
result
showed
that
incorporated
achieve
higher
workability
lower
density
than
aggregate
mechanical
strengths
slightly
decreased
as
percentage
addition
in
a
mix
increased.
However,
adding
up
50%
comparable
results
water
permeability
chloride
ion
penetration
within
standard
limits
for
all
mixes.
scanning
electron
micrographs
solid
compact
ITZ
between
phases.
XRD
pattern
revealed
had
not
changed
mineralogical
composition
concrete;
formation
hydrated
products
helps
obtain
strength.
concluded
could
effectively
replace
producing
structural
many
advantages.
Deleted Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(11)
Published: Nov. 9, 2024
An
immense
amount
of
rice
is
cultivated
globally,
leading
to
the
generation
large
amounts
husk.
Unfortunately,
this
husk
often
disposed
in
natural
settings
and
lagoons.
The
alternative
use
material
encourages
replacing
traditional
building
materials.
Rice
production
India
31.40
million
tonnes,
which
fills
landfills
causes
environmental
problems.
Concrete
with
substance
helps
solve
economic
This
material's
high
silica
content
makes
it
pozzolanic.
Extensive
studies
have
been
carried
out
recent
decades
evaluate
viability
incorporating
into
different
construction
methods.
sustainable
development
environment
economy
nations
has
benefited
greatly
from
such
research
innovations.
Key
findings
indicate
that
a
positive
impact
on
strength
durability
concrete,
while
also
contributing
reduction
carbon
emissions.
It
implications
potential
reduce
expenses
encourage
environmentally
conscious
methods
through
reuse
agricultural
waste
study
summarises
historical
husk-based
concrete
infrastructure
projects.
Its
physical
chemical
features
increase
compressive,
tensile,
workability,
durability,
flexural
strength,
water
absorption.
VOS
viewer
was
used
for
bibliometric
analysis
country
keyword
data.
purpose
increasing
compressive
when
using
ash
as
replacement
cement
enhance
load-bearing
capacity
concrete.
Innovative Infrastructure Solutions,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
8(10)
Published: Sept. 8, 2023
Abstract
In
the
construction
sector,
material
supply
chain
of
aggregates
is
frequently
disturbed
due
to
seasonal
unavailability,
quarrying
issues,
and
environmental
norms.
The
production
artificial
has
gained
prominence
conserve
natural
resources
promote
green
practices.
current
study
encompasses
alkali-activated
through
cold-bonding
pelletization
technique
using
three
different
raw
materials,
including
fly
ash,
ground
granulated
blast
furnace
slag,
seashell
powder
in
binary
ternary
blending
combinations.
cold
bonding
was
achieved
by
alkali
activation
binders
with
aid
a
sodium-based
alkaline
solution,
which
acts
as
an
activator
hydrating
liquid.
fresh
were
subjected
surface
treatment
same
solution
enhance
their
characteristics.
mechanical
properties
confirmed
potential
substitute
for
conventional
exhibiting
crushing
impact
values
18.19–27.53%
12.06–18.85%,
respectively.
microstructural
mineralogical
characteristics
depicted
dense
microstructure
compact
matrix.
concludes
that
can
effectively
replace
coarse
aggregate
making
structural
concrete
many
economic,
environmental,
technical
advantages.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: May 12, 2025
Biomass
ash
is
produced
as
a
by-product
of
boiler
combustion
and
most
this
disposed
in
landfills.
has
relatively
low
reactivity
alkali
activated
systems
have
poor
mechanical
properties.
The
inclusion
Fe-rich
material
the
precursor
composition
would
increase
properties
alkali-activated
binders.
This
study
focuses
on
an
binder
made
from
blends
biomass
fly
power
plant
iron
sludge
ship
repair
company.
In
blends,
some
were
substituted
by
sludge,
which
consisted
high-volume
compounds.
After
curing,
compressive
strength
was
determined,
values
explained
mineral
microstructure.
Samples
cured
at
higher
temperature
(at
60
°C
for
24
h),
acted
reactive
component
reacted
with
NaOH
to
reduce
its
(NaOH)
content
system.
For
samples
ambient
less
or
like
filler.
Calcium
aluminosilicate
hydrate
not
detected,
but
amount
N-A/F-S-H
C-(A/F)-S-H
gel
formed
compared
temperature.
Iron
incorporated
into
matrix,
making
it
more
compact.
These
factors
led
incorporating
IS.
highest
9.8
MPa
achieved
30%
sludge.
Thus,
creating
binders
promising
way
use
residues
such