Wood Ash as Sustainable Alternative Raw Material for the Production of Concrete—A Review

EE Teker Ercan, L Andreas, A Cwirzen… - Materials, 2023 - mdpi.com
Different ecological binders have been used to minimize the negative effects of cement
production and use on the environment. Wood ash is one of these alternative binders, and …

Circular economy in construction-findings from a literature review

M Finamore, C Oltean-Dumbrava - Heliyon, 2024 - cell.com
The paper aims to enable a comprehensive definition for a Circular Economy (CE) that will
support its effective introduction in the building and construction sectors. According to the …

[HTML][HTML] Under the ESG Dome of China

B Yang, SD Park - Sustainability, 2024 - mdpi.com
Implementing ESG is crucial for China's modernization journey and corporate sustainability.
To deeply understand the current standing of ESG in China, this study leverages online data …

Challenges of robotic technology in sustainable construction practice

R Dindorf, P Wos - Sustainability, 2024 - mdpi.com
This review discusses new technologies in the construction industry, such as digitalization,
automation, and robotization, which have an impact on improving sustainable construction …

Smart Tech 4.0 in the Built Environment: Applications of Disruptive Digital Technologies in Smart Cities, Construction, and Real Estate

F Ullah - Buildings, 2022 - mdpi.com
Since the beginning of industrialization, there have been several paradigm shifts initiated
through technological revolutions, inventions, and leaps. These were later named the …

Synthesis and utilisation of hybrid metal-carbonic anhydrase enzyme carrier system for soil biocementation

W Mwandira, D Purchase, M Mavroulidou, MJ Gunn - Applied Sciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
Biocementation is an emerging nature-inspired method of producing eco-friendly cement for
soil stabilization. This paper used the bovine-derived carbonic anhydrase (CA) enzyme to …

The Emerging Role of Plant-Based Building Materials in the Construction Industry—A Bibliometric Analysis

A Boros, D Tőzsér - Resources, 2023 - mdpi.com
The emergence of plant-based building materials is supported by several factors, such as
shortages, adverse effects, and quality deficits of conventional resources, strict legislative …

Circular, Local, Open: A Recipe for Sustainable Building Construction

A Kouvara, C Priavolou, D Ott, P Scherer… - Buildings, 2023 - mdpi.com
In response to the construction sector's contribution to the climate crisis and exacerbation of
social inequalities, we explore sustainable alternatives in building construction, informed by …

A Review of Biomass Wood Ash in Alkali-Activated Materials: Treatment, Application, and Outlook

Y Du, I Pundienė, J Pranckevičienė, M Kligys… - Journal of Composites …, 2024 - mdpi.com
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 …

Resilient capabilities to tackle supply chain risks: managing integration complexities in construction projects

A Malik, KIA Khan, S Qayyum, F Ullah, A Maqsoom - Buildings, 2022 - mdpi.com
Due to the increased globalization and the disruptions caused by pandemics, supply chains
(SCs) are becoming more complex in all industries. Such increased complexities of the SCs …