Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: April 3, 2023
Living
building
materials
(LBM)
are
gaining
interest
in
the
field
of
sustainable
alternative
construction
to
reduce
significant
impact
industry
on
global
CO2
emissions.
This
study
investigated
process
three-dimensional
bioprinting
create
LBM
incorporating
cyanobacterium
Synechococcus
sp.
strain
PCC
7002,
which
is
capable
producing
calcium
carbonate
(CaCO3)
as
a
biocement.
Rheology
and
printability
biomaterial
inks
based
alginate-methylcellulose
hydrogels
containing
up
50
wt%
sea
sand
were
examined.
7002
was
incorporated
into
bioinks
cell
viability
growth
characterized
by
fluorescence
microscopy
chlorophyll
extraction
after
printing
process.
Biomineralization
induced
liquid
culture
bioprinted
observed
scanning
electron
microscopy,
energy-dispersive
X-ray
spectroscopy,
through
mechanical
characterization.
Cell
scaffolds
confirmed
over
14
days
cultivation,
demonstrating
that
cells
able
withstand
shear
stress
pressure
during
extrusion
remain
viable
immobilized
state.
CaCO3
mineralization
both
LBM.
In
comparison
cell-free
scaffolds,
live
cyanobacteria
had
higher
compressive
strength.
Therefore,
photosynthetically
active,
mineralizing
microorganisms
could
be
proved
beneficial
for
designing
environmentally
friendly
materials.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(4), P. 3085 - 3085
Published: Feb. 8, 2023
Construction
material
sustainability
and
waste
reuse
have
emerged
as
significant
environmental
issues.
Concrete
is
widely
used
in
the
building
engineering
fields.
Ultra-high
performance
concrete
(UHPC),
which
has
remarkably
high
mechanical
properties,
become
one
of
most
common
varieties
recent
years.
As
a
result,
substantial
amounts
Portland
cement
(PC)
are
frequently
used,
raising
initial
cost
UHPC
restricting
its
broad
use
structural
applications.
A
amount
CO2
produced
large
natural
resources
consumed
production.
To
make
production
more
eco-friendly
economically
viable,
it
advised
that
PC
preparations
be
replaced
with
different
additives
recycled
aggregates
from
various
sources
substituted
for
aggregates.
This
research
aims
to
develop
an
environmentally
friendly
cost-effective
by
using
glass
(GW)
sizes
alternative
replacement
ratios
0%,
10%,
20%,
30%,
40%,
50%
utilizing
powder
(GP).
Fine
aggregate
“sand
(S)”
also
particles
(G)
50%,
100%.
accomplish
this,
18
mixes,
separated
into
three
groups,
made
examined
experimentally.
Slump
flow,
water
permeability,
microstructural
characteristics
all
studied.
According
results,
increasing
S
ratio
G
improved
workability.
Furthermore,
ideal
replacing
GP
achieve
properties
were
20%
respectively.
Increasing
rate
place
at
fixed
resulted
decrease
permeability
values.
Finally,
analysis
confirms
experimental
findings.
In
addition,
PC100-S100
was
best
mix
compared
PC100-S50
G50
PC100-G100.
Buildings,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(1), P. 185 - 185
Published: Jan. 10, 2023
Ultra-high-performance
concrete
(UHPC)
is
a
form
of
cementitious
composite
that
has
been
the
most
innovative
product
in
technology
over
last
three
decades.
broadly
employed
for
design
numerous
forms
construction
owing
to
its
excellent
mechanical
characteristics
and
durability,
studies
on
behavior
have
grown
fast
While
utilization
ultra-high-performance
bridge
engineering
(BE)
limited
high
costs,
little
recognized
about
UHPC
various
BE
elements.
As
result
these
issues,
comprehensive
review
current
development
trends
should
be
conducted
determine
present
state
perspective.
This
study
presents
state-of-the-art
applications
BE.
also
discusses
status,
limitations,
challenges,
areas
further
investigation
The
aim
this
research
help
stakeholders
understand
distinctive
characteristics,
benefits,
barriers
broad
applications.
understanding
will
aid
increasing
entire
market
share
both
national
worldwide
building
sectors.
Journal of Materials Research and Technology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24, P. 8533 - 8546
Published: May 1, 2023
The
influence
of
waste
glass
powder
(WGP)
with
fly
ash
in
certain
proportions
on
geopolymer
concrete
(GPC)
was
investigated
by
exchanging
different
molarity
and
WGP
percentages
GPC.
For
this
objective,
altered
having
10%,
20%,
30%,
40%,
the
effect
sodium
hydroxide
(NaOH)
examined.
compressive
strength
tests,
splitting
tensile
flexural
tests
were
conducted.
workability
setting
time
also
evaluated.
With
addition
WGP,
for
molarities
(M)
11,
13,
16
NaOH
reduced
an
average
17%,
67%,
respectively.
findings
showed
that
slump
values
decreased
as
increased.
Molarity
significantly
affected
time,
but
had
no
time.
Although
high
increased
capacity,
a
noticeable
negative
workability.
This
study
demonstrated
slight
capacity
Furthermore,
when
combined
effects
taken
into
account,
use
10%
M13
recommended
to
obtain
optimum
sustainable
GPC
considering
both
fresh
hardening
properties.
Scanning
electron
microscopy
(SEM)
analysis
done
samples,
too.
Journal of Materials Research and Technology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24, P. 8267 - 8281
Published: May 1, 2023
The
influence
of
waste
glass
aggregate
(WGA)
with
fly
ash
in
certain
proportions
was
studied
by
different
amounts
molarity
and
WGA
proportion
on
geopolymer
concrete
(GPC).
For
this
aim,
the
values
NaoH
concentration
consumed
investigation
were
determined
as
11,
13
16.
At
end
examinations,
workability,
setting
time,
compression
strength
(CS)
test,
splitting
tensile
(ST)
tests
flexural
(FS)
are
performed.
conclusions
demonstrated
that
slump
increased
(WG)
percentages
decreased.
While
concerning
CS,
ST
FS
combination
increased,
these
test
results
tend
to
decrease
correspondingly.
NaOH
altered
from
11
16,
increase.
This
examination
study
demonstrates
had
also
a
slight
adverse
capacity
workability.
Moreover,
use
10%
16
is
suggested
gain
optimum
sustainable
GPC
considering
both
fresh
hardening
properties
combined
molarity.
Furthermore,
examination,
offered
models
established
related
those
built
several
standard
codes.
More
importantly
an
equation
derived
predict
compressive
mixture
utilized
study.
Additionally,
scanning
electron
microscopy
(SEM)
analysis
achieved
example
parts
attained
examples
formed
WGA.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(6), P. 4752 - 4752
Published: March 7, 2023
In
order
to
achieve
a
sustainable
mix
design,
this
paper
evaluates
self-consolidating
green
concrete
(SCGC)
properties
by
experimental
tests
and
then
examines
the
design
parameters
with
an
artificial
intelligence
technique.
regard,
cement
was
partially
replaced
in
different
contents
granulated
blast
furnace
slag
(GBFS)
powder,
volcanic
fly
ash,
micro-silica.
Moreover,
fresh
hardened
were
performed
on
specimens.
Finally,
adaptive
neuro-fuzzy
inference
system
(ANFIS)
developed
identify
influencing
compressive
strength
of
For
purpose,
seven
ANFIS
models
evaluated
input
separately,
terms
optimization,
twenty-one
assigned
combinations
inputs.
Experimental
results
reported
discussed
completely,
where
represented
most
effect
binary
mixes,
powder
played
effective
role
slump
retention
among
other
replacements.
However,
combination
micro-silica
as
ternary
successfully
achieved
improvement
compared
designs.
Furthermore,
showed
that
binder
content
has
highest
governing
SCGC.
when
additive
powders,
provided
strength,
which
also
been
verified
test
results.
Journal of Materials Research and Technology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24, P. 5433 - 5448
Published: April 21, 2023
Shear
damage
is
a
catastrophic
failure
in
the
design
of
reinforced
concrete
structural
elements.
To
prevent
it,
effect
aluminum
wastes
on
shear
beams
was
investigated
this
study.
There
gap
scientific
field
expanding
with
aluminium
waste,
and
no
research
has
been
done
utilizing
waste
to
produce
expandable
concrete.
Moreover,
there
usage
reinforcing,
which
crucial
for
engineering
applications
especially
beams,
slabs
columns.
For
purpose,
experimental
investigations
were
performed
total
12
Reinforced
Concrete
Beams
(RCB)
different
ratio
(0,
1,
2
3
vol.%)
reinforcement
spacing
(270,
200
160
mm).
The
depth
span
chosen
as
1.6,
2.0
2.7.
RCB
simply
supported
loading
frame
subjected
four-points
bending.
As
result
tests
each
sample,
maximum
load,
stiffness,
ductility
energy
dissipation
capacity
calculated.
It
observed
that
load
Al
refuse
combined
RCBs
raises
vacancy
stirrup
reductions
compared
reference
RCBs.
Furthermore,
it
found
reduced
quantity
mixture
increased
from
0%
3%.
However,
decrease
1
vol.%
could
be
tolerated.
reason,
can
stated
(AW)
will
contribute
beam
up
1%.
Journal of Materials Research and Technology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
25, P. 4799 - 4819
Published: June 18, 2023
In
this
study,
waste
marble
powder
(WMP)
was
used
to
replace
cement
of
concrete
in
specific
amounts.
To
accomplish
aim,
WMP
replaced
at
10%,
20%,
30%,
and
40%
the
weight,
a
reference
sample
without
(REF)
created
compare
compressive
strength,
splitting
tensile
flexural
strength.
The
replacement
weight
resulted
5.7%,
21.7%,
38.1%,
43.6%
decreases
strength
compared
with
REF.
Furthermore,
results
commonly
followed
same
trend
as
However,
led
5.3%,
8.6%,
19.4%,
26.7%
addition,
three
different
calculations,
ranging
from
simple
complex,
were
proposed
compute
mechanical
resistances
WMP.
These
calculations
for
practical
applications
validated
using
values
literature
implications
obtained
current
research.
While
based
on
REF
percentages,
complex
dependent
design
mixture,
age
samples,
percentages.
For
ANN
approach
help
coefficient
determination
(R2)
K-fold-cross
validation
method.
All
methods
provided
high
accurate
estimation
predict
properties
Based
studies,
utilizing
10%
is
recommended
obtain
optimum
benefits
considering
both
environmental
aspects.
Moreover,
scanning
electron
microscope
(SEM)
energy
dispersive
X-ray
(EDX)
analyses
then
conducted
observe
interaction
concrete.
According
SEM
analyses,
some
pores
detected
ITZ
observed
reaction
zone.
On
other
hand,
EDX
presence
manifested
by
levels
Calcium.
Journal of Materials Research and Technology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24, P. 81 - 99
Published: March 6, 2023
Using
ground
raw
perlite
through
alkali
activation
to
produce
various
construction
materials
such
as
plaster,
grouting,
and
concrete
can
provide
economic
environmental
advantages
by
reducing
Portland
cement
consumption.
It
is
aimed
cementless
pastes
mortars
based
on
the
of
standard
sand
for
this
study.
Perlite
activators
(NaOH
Na2SiO3)
were
used
binding
paste
mortar.
In
addition,
aerated
lightweight
produced
using
hydrogen
peroxide
(H2O2)
a
blowing
agent.
Thus,
aeration
mechanism
sample
was
examined,
changes
in
apparent
density,
compressive
strength,
flexural
strength
values
determined.
At
same
time,
thermal
conductivity
properties
investigated.
Geopolymers
Water/Perlite
H2O2/Perlite
ratios
produced,
their
conductivity,
contrasted.
The
experimental
finding
revealed
that
adding
0.25%
H2O2
(by
mass
perlite)
mixtures
enabled
production
with
lower
density
coefficient
without
significant
loss
ultimate
strength.
developed
geopolymer
eco-friendly
energy
efficient
solution
buildings.
Based
results,
H2O2/Perlite%
above
0.5%
water/Perlite%
45%
should
be
avoided
both
mortars.
order
obtain
optimum
results
terms
workability,
it
recommended
ratio
all
samples
percentage
40%.
Engineering Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
7(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
Concrete
is
one
of
the
most
widely
used
construction
materials
worldwide;
its
primary
component,
cement,
contributes
substantially
to
natural
resource
depletion
and
greenhouse
gas
emissions.
Alternative
are
being
explored
mitigate
these
impacts
reduce
concrete's
environmental
footprint.
This
review
focuses
on
potential
waste
glass
powder
(GP)
as
a
partial
substitute
for
cement
in
concrete,
examining
influence
mechanical
properties,
durability,
microstructural
performance.
Drawing
from
wide
range
studies
published
reputable
peer‐reviewed
journals
(e.g.,
Wiley,
ACI,
MDPI,
Elsevier),
analysis
reveals
that
an
optimal
GP
substitution
level
10%–20%,
offers
significant
improvements
concrete
particularly
resistance
chloride
permeability,
sulfuric
acid
attack,
performance
under
high
temperatures.
through
micro‐filling
ability,
which
reduces
porosity
pozzolanic
reaction,
forming
secondary
calcium
silicate
hydrate
(C‐S‐H)
gel
enhances
binding
strength.
However,
substituting
above
25%–30%
may
compressive
strength
due
decreased
flowability
increased
porosity.
Overall,
demonstrates
considerable
eco‐friendly,
cost‐effective
additive
improves
resilience
supports
sustainable
practices.
not
only
consolidates
existing
research
but
also
highlights
GP's
dual
effects
microstructure
reactions,
suggesting
further
optimization
content
synergies
with
other
enhance
across
diverse
applications.
Therefore,
future
should
optimize
investigate
broader