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Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2023 Green routes to effectively mitigate the extensive generation of variegated biosolids (VB) from the artisanal basketry sector has been specially constrained with traditional waste management practices.
Aaron N. Adazabra, G. Viruthagiri
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Leather buffing dust in brick production: Solid waste management in tanneries
Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2022 In leather processing, the generation of buffing dust is an indispensable solid waste. It contains chromium, synthetic oil, dyestuffs, and tanning agents. Management of buffing dust has become a great challenge for the leather industry.
Md. Shohag Milu +3 more
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Sustainable production of Low-Shrinkage fired clay bricks by utilizing waste plastic dust
Alexandria Engineering Journal, 2023 Plastic waste is an immense challenge for waste management and sustainable development because it has been detrimental to aquatic and terrestrial life.
Maria Idrees +4 more
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Recycling Construction and Demolition Residues in Clay Bricks
Applied Sciences, 2021 In recent years, the management of construction and demolition residues (CDRs) has become a major challenge for the construction industry due to the increasing volume of waste produced and its associated environmental impact.
Chiara Zanelli +5 more
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Burned Clay Ceramics Used in Water Treatment
Chemistry Proceedings, 2022 This research is the result of a detailed study performed on construction bricks and traditional ceramics of fired clay involved in water treatments as the last stage of filtration after the active charcoal [...]
Andrei Victor Sandu
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A Termite‐Inspired Alternative to Cement
Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.A termite‐inspired composite of clay, cellulose, and lignin forms a dense fibrous network with concrete‐like strength (32 MPa) and superior elasticity, processed at ambient temperature. Abstract Clay combined with organic materials is used by termites as a strong and durable construction material for their mounds with minimal environmental impact. Here,
Oren Regev +3 more
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Heliyon, 2023 Termite mound soils (TMS) from humid savannah (HS) and dry savannah (DS) were evaluated as raw materials for compressed earth bricks (CEB) and fired bricks.
Jean-Marc Kessoum Adamou +6 more
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The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, EarlyView.Abstract Ilmenite electric arc furnaces (EAFs) are used for smelting titanium‐iron oxide ore at high temperatures generated by electrical arcs to produce titanium slag and pig iron. As these units are pushed to their limits, ensuring safe and reliable operation becomes challenging.
Antony Gareau‐Lajoie +4 more
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Structural efficiency of burnt clay bricks containing waste crushed glass and polypropylene granules
Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2020 The need for alternative building materials and the call for a cleaner environment has led to the recycling of waste materials in the construction industry. This study investigated the use of crushed glass and polypropylene (plastic) granules in two sets
J.O. Akinyele +3 more
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Results in Engineering, 2023 Industrial activity is one of the main contributors in developing and growth of economy in Malaysia. Industries and agricultures in Malaysia, generate harmful waste which, if not properly disposed of can damage to landfills and the environment.
Aeslina Abdul Kadir +3 more
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