Is net-zero feasible: Systematic review of cement and concrete decarbonization technologies

ML Nehdi, A Marani, L Zhang - Renewable and Sustainable Energy …, 2024 - Elsevier
Cement and concrete are hard-to-abate industrial sectors for decarbonization due to
growing demand driven by rapid urbanization, population growth, and the considerable …

[HTML][HTML] Advancements in low-carbon concrete as a construction material for the sustainable built environment

F Althoey, WS Ansari, M Sufian, AF Deifalla - Developments in the built …, 2023 - Elsevier
Researchers seek sustainable materials for eco-friendly cement and concrete to reduce CO
2 emissions. This paper offers an extensive overview of the research conducted on concrete …

Enhancing mix proportion design of low carbon concrete for shield segment using a combination of Bayesian optimization-NGBoost and NSGA-III algorithm

Y Cao, F Su, MF Antwi-Afari, J Lei, X Wu… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2024 - Elsevier
The demand for segment concrete increases rapidly with the expansion of urban rail transit
and underground space, which may lead to carbon emissions (CE). In the production of …

Reducing embodied carbon in concrete materials: A state-of-the-art review

S Chen, Y Teng, Y Zhang, CKY Leung… - Resources, Conservation …, 2023 - Elsevier
The construction sector is responsible for about 40% of energy-related emissions worldwide.
Utilizing low-carbon concrete materials (LCCMs) has been recognized as an efficient way to …

[HTML][HTML] Impact of micromechanics on dynamic compressive behavior of ultra-high performance concrete containing limestone powder

W Zhuang, S Li, Z Wang, Z Zhang, Q Yu - Composites Part B: Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
To improve sustainability and reduce costs, interest in using limestone powder (LP) in ultra-
high performance concrete (UHPC) has been increasing in recent years. Incorporating LP …

[HTML][HTML] Environmental impact evaluation of low-carbon concrete incorporating fly ash and limestone

J Thorne, DV Bompa, MF Funari, N Garcia-Troncoso - Cleaner Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
This work examines the environmental impact of low-carbon concrete that incorporates
supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs). After reviewing near-zero carbon SCMs and …

Reinforcing steels in low-carbon mortars subjected to chloride attack and natural carbonation: contradictory trends in passivation ability and corrosion resistance

J Shi, Z Geng, X Zhou - Cement and Concrete Composites, 2024 - Elsevier
After a 7-year exposure to simulated marine environments with chloride attack and natural
carbonation, the passivation ability and corrosion resistance of carbon steel and 2304 …

Synergistic effect of red mud and fly ash on passivation and corrosion resistance of 304 stainless steel in alkaline concrete pore solutions

N Yao, X Zhou, Y Liu, J Shi - Cement and Concrete Composites, 2022 - Elsevier
The natural passivation ability and chloride-induced corrosion behavior of 304 stainless
steel in alkaline concrete pore solutions containing red mud and fly ash were evaluated by …

Designing sustainable concrete mixes with potentially alternative binder systems: Multicriteria decision making process

MU Hossain, JC Liu, D Xuan, ST Ng, H Ye… - Journal of Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
Considering the enormous amount of resources consumption and associated environmental
consequences, the selection of sustainable materials is promoted in the construction …

Optimization model for selecting optimal prefabricated column design considering environmental impacts and costs using genetic algorithm

L Kumi, J Jeong - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2023 - Elsevier
Prefabricated columns are commonly used in construction projects due to their advantages,
such as high quality, fast construction, environmental friendliness, and cost-effectiveness …