Geopolymers have been recognised as a viable replacement to ordinary Portland cement
(OPC), providing a cleaner solution since it can significantly reduce greenhouse gas …

Construction and demolition waste (CDW) accounts for at least 30% of the total solid waste
produced around the world. At around 924 million tons in the European Union in 2016 and …

Recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) differ from natural aggregate as the former contains
attached mortar. Given the recycling process of RCA, that is, by crushing, the microstructure …

In recent years, due to the ever-increasing demand of concrete the need for sustainable and
economically feasible structural concrete has obtained special attention of both researchers …

This study assesses the integration of circular economy principles in concrete technology to
mitigate the environmental impacts of traditional concrete production and promote …

The integration of sustainable strategies in manufacturing operations has become
mandatory in recent years once sustainable development goals (SDGs) were introduced …

The extensive exploitation of natural resources, together with an inefficient use of end-of-life
materials, results in the generation of vast amounts of waste. The current material streams …

The construction industry faces the challenges of balancing environmental concerns with the
construction of new buildings. Although the government has identified the promotion of …

The improper management and disposal of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) waste to
landfill or incineration can cause serious environmental implications. In recent years, efforts …

The demolition of old concrete structures is an increasing trend, mainly due to their technical
state, end of service-life and plans of modernization. The disadvantage of the process is …