[HTML][HTML] Unlocking the potential of wind turbine blade recycling: assessing techniques and metrics for sustainability

S Sorte, N Martins, MSA Oliveira, GL Vela, C Relvas - Energies, 2023 - mdpi.com
The rapid growth of the wind energy industry has resulted in a significant increase in Wind
Turbine Blade (WTB) waste, posing challenges for recycling due to the composite materials …

[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 …

A sustainable approach on thermal and catalytic conversion of waste plastics into fuels

BS Rathi, PS Kumar, G Rangasamy - Fuel, 2023 - Elsevier
Plastics have one of the highest rates of development due to its numerous uses, adaptability,
and comparatively low cost. Due to the short average lifespan of plastic items, there is a …

Effects of polyethylene terephthalate fibre reinforcement on mechanical properties of concrete

NZ Nkomo, LM Masu, PK Nziu - Advances in Materials Science …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Cracked concrete is a problem due to several factors such as poor maintenance, insufficient
reinforcement, or steel corrosion leading to crack propagation. There is a need to increase …

[HTML][HTML] Circular Economy Solutions: The Role of Thermoplastic Waste in Material Innovation

PCD Ochigue, MA Aguilos, AA Lubguban, HP Bacosa - Sustainability, 2025 - mdpi.com
Plastics play an indispensable role in modern society, yet their long-term durability poses
severe environmental challenges, with mismanaged waste polluting ecosystems worldwide …

[HTML][HTML] Evaluation of the Effect of Recycled Polypropylene as Fine Aggregate Replacement on the Strength Performance and Chloride Penetration of Mortars

F Alrshoudi, U Abdus Samad, OY Alothman - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
Nowadays, the re-use and recycling of industrial wastes to reduce the environmental impact
and landfill problems are the main concerns of researchers. Plastics are one of the main …

Effects of hybrid polyethylene terephthalate fibre and fly ash on mechanical properties of concrete

NZ Nkomo, LM Masu, PK Nziu - Materials Research Express, 2022 - iopscience.iop.org
Cracked concrete is a problem due to several factors such as poor maintenance, insufficient
reinforcement or steel corrosion leading to crack propagation. There is a need to increase …

[PDF][PDF] Impact of Various Fibers on the Mechanical and Durability Performance of Fibre-reinforced Concrete with SBR Latex

S Srividhya, R Prakash, MV Kumar… - Journal of Polymer & …, 2024 - researchgate.net
Recent years included a proliferation of research efforts focused on fibre reinforced concrete
(FRC), an innovation that perceives extensive application in the construction industry. FRC's …

Recycling of plastic food packaging waste as fibers in concrete

A López-Uceda, A Barbudo, AP Galvín - Reuse of Plastic Waste in Eco …, 2024 - Elsevier
Concrete, a widely used construction material, faces limitations in tensile strength despite its
commendable compressive strength. However, alternatives like synthetic fibers have gained …

Mechanical Behavior Analysis of Lightweight Concrete Reinforced by Metalized Plastic Waste Fibers

M Chakhari, N Salem, R Idir, J Neji - International Journal of …, 2024 - Trans Tech Publ
This study evaluates the impact of adding metalized plastic waste (MPW) fibers to
lightweight concrete that is used as a filler material in building slopes and bridge ramps. The …