A review on the influence of recycled plastic aggregate on the engineering properties of concrete

YC Guo, XM Li, J Zhang, JX Lin - Journal of Building Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
The rapid increase in plastic production and consumption, has led to a significant rise in
plastic waste generation, resulting in severe environmental issues. Finding effective …

Innovative use of agro-waste cane bagasse ash and waste glass as cement replacement for green concrete. Cost analysis and carbon dioxide emissions

OFA Perez, DR Florez, LMZ Vergara… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2022 - Elsevier
The individual incorporation of cane bagasse ash (CBA) and waste glass (WG) as
substitutes of cement changes the properties of concrete. The aim of this study was to …

A systematic review exploring the feasibility of waste plastic as different constituents towards sustainable concrete

C Tudu, M Mohanty, SS Mohapatra, S Nayak - Construction and Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
Plastics have become an irreplaceable part of our daily lives due to their usefulness, low
weight, and durability. Population growth and urbanization result in excessive usage of …

[HTML][HTML] Combined effect of silica fume and various fibers on fresh and hardened properties of concrete incorporating HDPE aggregates

SN Abbas, MI Qureshi, MK Alkharisi, M Alturki… - … and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
Recycling of waste plastics has become essential to mitigate their detrimental impact on the
environment. However, it can be used in the construction sector to fulfill construction needs …

[HTML][HTML] Mechanical performance of fiber-reinforced concrete and functionally graded concrete with natural and recycled aggregates

F Butt, A Ahmad, K Ullah, O Zaid, HA Shah… - Ain Shams Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
This study aims to assess the mechanical performance of functionally graded concrete
(FGC) in comparison to conventional plain cement concrete (PCC) and fibre-reinforced …

[HTML][HTML] Enhanced mechanical and durability resilience of plastic aggregate concrete modified with nano-iron oxide and sisal fiber reinforcement

H Amjad, F Ahmad, MI Qureshi - Construction and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
The utilization of electronic plastic waste (EPW) as a substitute for traditional aggregates in
concrete has gained attention for its potential to reduce environmental waste. However, the …

Machine learning-based approach for optimizing mixture proportion of recycled plastic aggregate concrete considering compressive strength, dry density, and …

SH Han, KH Khayat, S Park, J Yoon - Journal of Building Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
The extensive use of plastics has resulted in significant environmental challenges due to
non-biodegradable waste. Researchers explore the integration of plastic waste into …

[HTML][HTML] Mechanical and durability assessment of recycled waste plastic (Resin8 & PET) eco-aggregate concrete

AJ Babafemi, N Sirba, SC Paul, MJ Miah - Sustainability, 2022 - mdpi.com
The massive amount of plastic waste in our natural environment is a global concern. In this
study, recycling plastic waste to partially replace natural sand in concrete is investigated …

[HTML][HTML] Abrasion-wear resistance of precarbonated and water-cured concrete made using ABS plastic derived from waste electrical and electronic equipment

LA Parsons, SO Nwaubani - Cement and Concrete Research, 2024 - Elsevier
Due to the fast proliferation of electrical and electronic equipment (PCs, TVs, and cell
phones, among others), the disposal of plastic waste, such as acrylonitrile butadiene styrene …

[HTML][HTML] Eco-efficiency evaluation of sustainable self-compacting concrete using magnesite mine waste

PRS Vembu, AK Ammasi - Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
Utilization potential of industrial by-products/wastes as construction material requires
adequate workability, strength and other required properties as specified by standard codes …