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Use of Industrial Solid Wastes for Sustainable Construction

A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Resources and Sustainable Utilization".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 January 2023) | Viewed by 4847

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Hilal El-Hassan

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Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Interests: alkali-activated materials; recycling industrial solid wastes; performance evaluation of concrete; microstructure of concrete; carbon sequestration; durability of FRP; novel construction materials
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Prof. Dr. Amr El-Dieb

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Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Interests: Concrete durability and performance evaluation; concrete technology; novel construction materials; recycling of solid wastes; special types of concrete; use of FRP in construction; repair and rehabilitation of concrete structures

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Whether as an additive or a replacement for the aggregates or binder, the incorporation of waste materials in mortar and concrete serves to reduce the adverse environmental impact associated with the cement industry, preserve natural resources, provide a means of sustainable waste management, promote sustainable construction, and endorse the concept of a circular economy. This special issue focuses on the utilization of industrial solid wastes to enhance the sustainability of construction materials. Original articles, review articles, and case studies are welcomed. Topics include but are not limited to:

  • Characterization of waste materials
  • Mixture proportioning of waste-derived mortar and concrete
  • Classification and processing techniques of industrial wastes
  • Alkali-activated materials and geopolymer composites
  • Novel applications of waste materials
  • Optimization and analytical techniques
  • Performance and microstructure evaluation of waste-derived products
  • Cleaner production and life cycle assessment

Dr. Hilal El-Hassan
Prof. Dr. Amr El-Dieb
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • concrete sustainability
  • solid waste
  • performance evaluation
  • environmental impact
  • construction

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Development and Optimization of Geopolymers Made with Desert Dune Sand and Blast Furnace Slag
by Abdulkader El-Mir, Hilal El-Hassan, Amr El-Dieb and Abdelrahman Alsallamin
Sustainability 2022, 14(13), 7845; https://doi.org/10.3390/su14137845 - 27 Jun 2022
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This study assesses the effect of mix design parameters on the fresh and hardened properties, cost, and carbon footprint of geopolymer mortar made with desert dune fines (DDF) and blast furnace slag (BFS). Taguchi method was employed in designing the experiments. Four factors [...] Read more.
This study assesses the effect of mix design parameters on the fresh and hardened properties, cost, and carbon footprint of geopolymer mortar made with desert dune fines (DDF) and blast furnace slag (BFS). Taguchi method was employed in designing the experiments. Four factors were considered, each having three levels, leading to a total of nine geopolymer mortar mixes. The factors comprised the DDF replacement percentage, alkali-activator solution to binder ratio (AAS/B), sodium silicate-to-sodium hydroxide ratio (SS/SH), and sodium hydroxide (SH) molarity. Ten performance criteria were evaluated, including the flowability, final setting time, hardened density, 1, 7, and 28-day compressive strengths, water absorption, sorptivity, cost, and carbon footprint. ANOVA was carried out to estimate the contribution of each factor towards the response criteria. Further, TOPSIS analysis was utilized to optimize the mixture proportions of DDF-BFS blended geopolymer mortar. Experimental results showed that up to 25% DDF replacement enhanced the density, strength, and durability of the geopolymers with minor impact on the flowability and setting time. Higher replacement percentages had a detrimental impact on the performance but could still be utilized in specific mortar construction applications. The other factors had more limited contributions to the performance, evidenced by the ANOVA. TOPSIS method revealed the optimum mix to be made with DDF replacement of 25%, AAS/B of 0.5, SS/SH of 1.5, and SH molarity of 10 M. Different multivariable regression models were also developed to predict the fresh and hardened properties of the DDF-BFS geopolymer mortars using the mix design parameters. Full article
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Permeable Pavement Systems for Effective Management of Stormwater Quantity and Quality: A Bibliometric Analysis and Highlights of Recent Advancements
by Mohamed N. Singer, Mohamed A. Hamouda, Hilal El-Hassan and Gilbert Hinge
Sustainability 2022, 14(20), 13061; https://doi.org/10.3390/su142013061 - 12 Oct 2022
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In recent years, there has been growing interest in the field of permeable pavement systems (PPS), especially in the scope of stormwater management as a sustainable urban drainage system (SUDS). In this study, a comprehensive bibliometric analysis followed by a systematic review were [...] Read more.
In recent years, there has been growing interest in the field of permeable pavement systems (PPS), especially in the scope of stormwater management as a sustainable urban drainage system (SUDS). In this study, a comprehensive bibliometric analysis followed by a systematic review were conducted to capture the nature and evolution of literature, intellectual structure networks, emerging themes, and knowledge gaps in the field of PPS. Relevant publications over 22 years (2000–2021) were retrieved from the Web of Science database for analysis. Results revealed that slight modifications within the PPS layers or incorporation of innovative filters could result in improved contaminant removal efficiency. Impermeable soils and PPS pore size were the main limiting factors affecting the permeability and infiltration rates. A combination of maintenance procedures was presented and proven effective in mitigating clogging effects, mostly occurring at the upper 1.5–2.5 cm of the PPS. Although partial replacement of the PPS mix design with recycled aggregates improved the overall permeability, the compressive strength was slightly compromised. The present study also discusses several evolving aspects for water quality improvements, innovative investigations that include recycled aggregates, and other lessons learned and future research directions in the area of PPS. Findings from the conducted analysis provide researchers, designers, urban planners, and even municipalities with research gaps and technical deficiencies in implementing and investigating PPS. Full article
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