The environmental aspects of sustainable development in the construction industry consist
of the utilization of secondary raw materials and materials which can be recycled in the …

Cement and concrete are hard-to-abate industrial sectors for decarbonization due to
growing demand driven by rapid urbanization, population growth, and the considerable …

Cement production is a main source of carbon emissions. Decarbonization options exist, but
their climate change mitigation potential, feasibility and environmental implications are still …

This paper covers a wide range of alternative strategies to improve the sustainability of
concrete. It firstly considers the relatively easy application of the latest technologies to …

Abstract Poly (lactic acid)(PLA) plastics is of great significance to the sustainable
development of the world. Today, most PLA is prepared by ring-opening polymerization of …

Progress in understanding the use of SCMs in blended Portland cement and related effects
is reviewed. An optimized use of cement components will avoid wasting unreacted particles …

The cement industry emits 8% of global CO 2 emissions. Representing over 50% of these
emissions, China's Cement Industry (CCI) will play a key role towards achieving CO 2 …

Various measures can be employed to decarbonise cement production, including clinker
substitution, alternative fuels, kiln improvements, and carbon capture and storage. In this …

To minimize the environmental risks and for sustainable development, the utilization of
recycled aggregate (RA) is gaining popularity all over the world. The use of recycled coarse …

Cement manufacturing is a hard-to-abate industrial sector that accounts for 5–8% of global
anthropogenic emissions. Approximately 80–90% of these emissions occur during …