Plastics have become an essential part of our daily lives, and global plastic production has
increased dramatically in the past 50 years. This has significantly increased the amount of …

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 …

Geopolymer, a novel binder material, possesses the potential to replace conventional
cement completely. Recent studies have investigated the incorporation of various …

The current practice of concrete is thought to be unsuitable because it consumes large
amounts of cement, sand, and aggregate, which causes depletion of natural resources. In …

Portland cement is widely used in the construction industry. Its production contributes to
carbon dioxide emissions, urging the need for sustainable alternatives. The present study …

Alkali-activated composites (AAC) has real potential as a repair material of defective
concrete structures by virtue of fast setting, high strength, and recyclability. Understanding …

The idea of using agricultural and industrial waste materials in concrete helps to develop
alternatives for protecting the environment, compensating for the shortage of environmental …

The purpose of the paper was to analyze trends in the formation of alkali-activated materials
(AAMs) produced from alternative starting materials to blast furnace slags and fly ash. The …

Because of the recent progress in materials properties, specifically high-strength concrete,
further research is needed to evaluate its suitability, understanding, and performance in the …

The development of artificial aggregates (AAs) significantly reduces carbon emissions of
concrete production since the aggregates account for about 70% volume of all concrete …