Exploring the use of mixed waste materials (MWM) in concrete for sustainable construction: A review
This review presents an in-depth examination of the usage of six major waste materials in
mixed waste materials (MWM) concrete: recycled coarse aggregates (RCA), fly ash (FA) …
mixed waste materials (MWM) concrete: recycled coarse aggregates (RCA), fly ash (FA) …
Design and synthesis of functional materials by chemical recycling of waste polyethylene terephthalate (PET): Opportunities and challenges
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is a mass-produced plastic material widely used for the
manufacturing of bottles, textile fibers, and other products. The mismanaged plastic problem …
manufacturing of bottles, textile fibers, and other products. The mismanaged plastic problem …
Micro-characterization of the adhesion properties and mechanisms at the asphalt-silica aggregate interface under combined thermal-oxygen aging and chloride salt …
In this investigation, various Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) probes were used to
characterize changes in the adhesion properties of aged asphalt under different …
characterize changes in the adhesion properties of aged asphalt under different …
Enhancing sustainability in concrete construction: A comprehensive review of plastic waste as an aggregate material
With the proliferation of the population and the evolution of lifestyles, the issue of plastic
waste has emerged as a significant environmental challenge due to its non-biodegradable …
waste has emerged as a significant environmental challenge due to its non-biodegradable …
Sustainable geopolymers from polyethylene terephthalate waste and industrial by-products: a comprehensive characterisation and performance predictions
Several researchers have recently worked to create sustainable building materials. One of
the fundamental prerequisites for sustainable construction methods and environmental …
the fundamental prerequisites for sustainable construction methods and environmental …
Waste Reutilization in Pollution Remediation: Paving New Paths for Wastewater Treatment
Given the rising worldwide concern about environmental contamination, there has been a
substantial focus on researching sustainable and ecologically friendly materials created …
substantial focus on researching sustainable and ecologically friendly materials created …
Influence of mineral composition on nano-interfacial adhesion of asphalt mixtures exposed to chloride salt erosion
As a common pavement deicing salt, sodium chloride has adverse effects on asphalt
pavement. In this study, molecular modeling methods were used to analyze the effects of …
pavement. In this study, molecular modeling methods were used to analyze the effects of …
[HTML][HTML] Assessment of microplastics production from waste plastics-modified asphalt pavement
Y Duan, K Wu, C Serrat, F Arteaga-Larios… - Resources …, 2024 - Elsevier
Post-consumer recycled plastics (PCRP) have been increasingly utilized in asphalt
pavement applications as the world moves towards a circular economy. However, it is …
pavement applications as the world moves towards a circular economy. However, it is …
Rheological properties of plastic-modified asphalt binders using diverse plastic wastes for enhanced pavement performance in the UAE
The integration of waste plastics in asphalt mixtures has recently gained more popularity as
a potential solution for repurposing waste plastics, while relieving the accumulation of …
a potential solution for repurposing waste plastics, while relieving the accumulation of …
Potential of Using Waste Materials in Flexible Pavement Structures Identified by Optimization Design Approach
This paper presents the design of geosynthetic reinforced flexible pavements and their
modification by incorporating waste materials into bonded and unbonded layers of the …
modification by incorporating waste materials into bonded and unbonded layers of the …