[HTML][HTML] Nanomaterials in geopolymer composites: A review

RS Raj, GP Arulraj, N Anand, B Kanagaraj… - Developments in the …, 2023 - Elsevier
Nanomaterials (NMs) are being used to enhance the properties of construction materials.
This review focuses on the use of NMs to improve the characteristics of fresh and hardened …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of Volcanic Ash and Natural Pozzolana on mechanical properties of sustainable cement concrete: A comprehensive review

HM Hamada, F Abed, S Beddu, AM Humada… - Case Studies in …, 2023 - Elsevier
Environmental degradation is on the rise due to escalating pollution caused by raw material
depletion and the increasing demand for concrete products. Consequently, researchers and …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of silica fume on the properties of sustainable cement concrete

HM Hamada, F Abed, HYB Katman, AM Humada… - Journal of materials …, 2023 - Elsevier
The disposal of hazardous waste materials in landfills and open areas creates a severe
impact on the environment. Silica Fume (SF), a by-product from the ferrosilicon and silicon …

[HTML][HTML] Influence of high temperature exposure on compressive strength and microstructure of ultra-high performance geopolymer concrete with waste glass and …

AM Tahwia, M Abd Ellatief, G Bassioni… - Journal of Materials …, 2023 - Elsevier
This research evaluates the effect of high temperatures up to 800° C on the compressive
strength and microstructure of the developed ultra-high performance geopolymer concrete …

[HTML][HTML] Multiscale optimization analysis of high strength alkali-activated concrete containing waste medical glass under exposure to carbonation and elevated …

M Abdellatief, B Adel, H Alanazi, TA Tawfik - Developments in the Built …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study focused on optimizing the effect of recycled medical glass (RMG) on the
performance of high-strength alkali-activated concrete (AAC) at different scales. RMG was …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of waste glass powder as partial replacement of cement & sand in concrete

DA Muhedin, RK Ibrahim - Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
The use of waste materials in concrete is now a global trend for effective waste management
in order to create a sustainable, eco-friendly concrete. This has the added benefits of …

[HTML][HTML] A pythagorean fuzzy approach to evaluate the challenges to implementing circular economy in the glass manufacturing industry: Implications for sustainable …

ZN Tushar, SM Morshed, A Ahsan, S Sarkar… - Results in …, 2024 - Elsevier
Glass is extensively used in both domestic and commercial settings and is recognized for its
high recyclability and reusability. Organizations have been actively trying to adopt circular …

Impact of microporous γ-Al2O3 on the thermal stability of pre-cast cementitious composite containing glass waste

OA Mohamed, MM Hazem, A Mohsen… - … and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
Upcycling sodium-rich glass waste (SGW) in fabricating pre-cast binding materials is the
main motivation of this work. The impact of different curing regimes on the mechanical …

[HTML][HTML] Use of hemp, kenaf and bamboo natural fiber in cement-based concrete

JA Abdalla, BS Thomas, RA Hawileh - Materials Today: Proceedings, 2022 - Elsevier
The integration of renewable materials promotes sustainability in construction industry. Plant
based natural fibers can be effectively utilized in cement concrete composites, being low …

Glass waste circular economy-Advancing to high-value glass sheets recovery using industry 4.0 and 5.0 technologies

SA Delbari, LA Hof - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2024 - Elsevier
Due to the ongoing development of urban infrastructure and higher living standards, waste
glass has become a significant component of municipal solid waste that cannot be …