[HTML][HTML] Composite alkali-activated materials with waste tire rubber designed for additive manufacturing: An eco-sustainable and energy saving approach

M Valente, M Sambucci, M Chougan… - journal of materials …, 2023 - Elsevier
There is an increasing trend in research projects and case studies to demonstrate the
potential of Additive Manufacturing (AM) with concrete, better known as 3D concrete printing …

A Comprehensive Review on Mine Tailings as a Raw Material in the Alkali Activation Process

HR Manaviparast, T Miranda, E Pereira, N Cristelo - Applied Sciences, 2024 - mdpi.com
The mining industry generates vast quantities of mine tailings on an annual basis. However,
due to their limited economic value, a significant portion of these tailings are deposited close …

Multiscale investigation of the impact of recycled plastic aggregate as a fine aggregate replacement on one-part alkali-activated mortar performance

S Haruna, P Jongvivatsakul, K Hamcumpai… - Journal of Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
Due to the use of solid alkaline activators, one-part alkali-activated materials, often referred
to as 'just add water'materials, have garnered increased interest for commercialization. This …

[HTML][HTML] An experimental evaluation of the performance of concrete reinforced with recycled fibers made from waste plastic bottles

TP Huynh, THM Le, NVC Ngan - Results in Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
This study addressed the issue of recycling waste plastic bottles as recycled plastic fiber
(RPF) into sustainable waste plastic fiber-reinforced concrete (WPFRC). Thus, the effects of …

[HTML][HTML] Symbiotic effects of coffee husk ash incorporated ternary AAB system on qualitative, durability and sustainable characteristics

S Blesson, AU Rao - Construction and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
The present novel research work emphasizes the characterization of binder materials, the
performance of alkali-activated ternary binder paste & mortar consisting of coffee husk ash …

[HTML][HTML] Upcycling end-of-life bricks in high-performance one-part alkali-activated materials

YA Al-Noaimat, M Chougan, MJ Al-kheetan… - Developments in the …, 2023 - Elsevier
One-part alkali-activated materials (AAMs) can preserve natural resources and lower
embodied carbon of the built environment by accommodating various wastes, industrial by …

[HTML][HTML] Recycled brick aggregates in one-part alkali-activated materials: Impact on 3D printing performance and material properties

YA Al-Noaimat, M Chougan, A Albar, S Skibicki… - Developments in the …, 2023 - Elsevier
This study investigates the printability of one-part brick powder-based alkali-activated
materials (AAMs) containing end-of-life brick particles as aggregate. The novel formulation …

[HTML][HTML] The impact of waste brick and geo-cement aggregates as sand replacement on the mechanical and durability properties of alkali–activated mortar composites

E El-Seidy, M Chougan, YA Al-Noaimat… - Results in …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study explores the potential of waste brick and geo-cement aggregates as substitutes
for natural sand in alkali-activated materials (AAMs) for mortar production. With a focus on …

[HTML][HTML] Development of 3D printed heavyweight concrete (3DPHWC) containing magnetite aggregate

K Federowicz, M Techman, S Skibicki, M Chougan… - Materials & Design, 2023 - Elsevier
The main objective of this study is to develop 3D printed heavyweight concrete (3DPHWC)
to produce elements with a dry density of up to 3500 kg/m 3 by replacing natural aggregate …

Polyvinyl chloride applications along with methods for managing its end-of-life items: A review

JI Mnyango, SP Hlangothi - Progress in Rubber, Plastics and …, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
Owing to its unique blend of properties, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) has become one of the
most important polymers that have been used in everyday life for many years. Its short-and …