Climate change: The massive CO2 emitter you may not …
Not only does the production of Portland cement involve quarrying - causing airborne pollution in the form of dust - it also requires the use of massive kilns, which require large amounts of energy.
Production of Sustainable Concrete by Using Challenging …
The construction industry is a major contributor to environmental pollution. Cement is a costly material that is one of the largest industrial sources of greenhouse gases. As such, there is increased focus on developing sustainable and ecofriendly materials that can be used to replace cement. In this chapter, we discuss the construction industry, the harmful …
Reduction of CO2 environmental pollution from concrete, …
Cement industries are one of the biggest sources of CO2 emissions. Considering the high consumption of cement in the construction industry, replacing materials with cement properties in order to reduce CO2 pollution is one of the priorities. In this article, a natural pozzolan from Iran with suitable specifications to replace part of cement in concrete is …
Environmental impacts of concrete construction …
The production and use of concrete pose a number of environmental challenges, including: High carbon emissions: Cement production, a key ingredient in concrete, accounts for approximately 8% of global CO2 emissions, making it a …
Sustainable approaches in concrete production: An in …
In recent years, two significant challenges for sustainable manufacturing and production have emerged: reducing carbon dioxide emissions (with the cement industry being a significant contributor) and recycling waste materials (Mehta et al. 2020).Concrete, second only to water in global usage, is the most widely used building material, forming the foundation for all …
Recent advances in the concrete industry to reduce its …
The production of concrete and its components (i.e. Portland cement, aggregates, etc.) is very energy-intensive. However, the production of Portland cement which is a component in concrete has the highest embodied energy. ... However, the pollution emanating from the burning of these alternative fuels still inhibits a menace in the environment ...
Cement and Concrete: The Environmental Impact
Until the overall emissions are cut worldwide, the environment will continue to be polluted with over 4 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide annually due to this industry. Concrete is constructed using cement mixed with an aggregate -- …
Recycling of ceramic tiles waste and marble waste in …
The global production of CW exceeds 20 billion tons, in which 15% to 30% of the total raw material is waste, and the disposal of these residual materials can lead to environmental damage (Ibrahim ...
Recycling of ceramic tiles waste and marble waste in
Cement concrete is one of prime building materials utilized in modern construction and development of infrastructures (Bheel et al. 2020; Kaish et al. 2021; Kumar et al. 2021).It is pertinent to know that production of cement concrete per annum will reach to 18 billion tons by the year 2050 (Mangi, et al. 2020a; Rafieizonooz et al. 2016).This huge demand of concrete is …
Most concrete produces pollution. This concrete is made …
The production of all the concrete for our sidewalks, buildings, and bridges is responsible for about 8% of the carbon dioxide emitted into the atmosphere globally. In the face of a changing ...
Utilization of quarry dust and periwinkle shell ash in concrete production
The usage of plentiful raw discarded resources in the manufacturing of concrete has proven to be a sustainable and environmentally beneficial method of making concrete for a variety of purposes. In this study, the physical and mechanical properties of concrete made by partially and fully substituting fine aggregates and ordinary Portland cement with periwinkle shell ash …
Concrete solutions that lower both emissions and air pollution
Some common strategies to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions of concrete production could have unintended consequences for local air pollution and related health damages, according to a new study.
Concrete Production
Concrete production itself, excluding cement-associated energy requirements, ... The growing concerns about resource depletion and environmental pollution have led engineers to think about the incorporation of by-products and wastes from the industrial and agricultural sector in the production of concrete [8]. The use of industrial and ...
Recycling Waste Plastic Bags as a Replacement for Cement in Production
Replacing cement with plastic (in cementitious bricks) helps to reduce environmental problems related to the production of cement, which causes air (i.e. through CO2/ GHG emissions), in addition ...
(PDF) Environmental Impact of Concrete
With a composite density of 1.86 g/cm3 compared to concrete's average of 2.4 g/cm3, and a compressive strength exceeding commercial concrete demands of 23.3 MPa to 30.2 MPa, this lightweight ...
Climate and health damages from global concrete production
Growing infrastructure needs worldwide have created an unprecedented demand for concrete. Its production results in high GHG emissions, the primary focus of research and …
Less carbon producing sustainable concrete from …
Carbon dioxide (CO 2) emissions from cement and concrete production have become one of the most pressing concerns in the modern world.The utilization of sustainable products has shown great promise for the environmentally necessary reduction of CO 2 emissions and for minimizing the reliance on ordinary Portland cement. This review aims to introduce …
Concrete is a huge source of carbon emissions. These …
Our world is built of concrete. Durable and cheap, it's the construction material of choice for buildings, bridges and tunnels. But its ubiquity means it has a huge environmental impact.
How to Reduce Emissions from Concrete Production
Priced at almost a half-a-trillion-dollar industry, concrete production is big business. However, a research paper published in the journal Nature Climate Change last month found that the damages caused by the practice – in the form of healthcare bills from air pollution and climate change consequences – amounted to approximately $335 ...
Cement Manufacturing Enforcement Initiative | US EPA
The cement sector is the third largest industrial source of pollution, emitting more than 500,000 tons per year of sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxide, and carbon monoxide. Beginning in 2008, EPA has pursued a coordinated, integrated compliance and enforcement strategy to address Clean Air Act New Source Review compliance issues at the nation's ...
Utilization of waste glass powder and waste glass sand in the
Combined use of glass powder and glass sand in the production of concrete. ... representing significant pollution. The alarming rate of glass waste generated every year gives an opportunity for concrete technologist to convert waste glass into suitable substitution for natural resources which are being used to develop variety of concretes ...
High strength bio-concrete for the production of building
The production of bio-concrete is based on the process of microbially-induced calcium carbonate precipitation (MICP), in which calcium carbonate (CaCO3) is formed as a binder. Bio-concrete is a ...
(PDF) Recycled aggregates in concrete production: …
Recycled concrete aggregate is considered as the most abundant and used secondary aggregate in concrete production, other types of solid waste are also being used in concrete for specific purposes ...
Environmental impacts and decarbonization strategies in the …
In this Review, we shed light on the available solutions that can be implemented within the next decade and beyond to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from cement and …
Production of eco-friendly concrete incorporating rice husk …
The use of supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) has increased over the years due to the carbon footprint associated with the production of cement, which contributes to 10% of the total global CO2 gas emissions. This causes an increase in global warming, and the exponential increase in demand for construction of concrete has caused depletion of natural …
Production of concrete using reclaimed water from a ready-mix concrete
Concrete production in this factory will have a great impact on air pollution and reduction of water resources in the region. The amount of concrete produced by the mentioned plant is about 800 m 3 per day. Considering about 300 working days, the annual concrete production in this factory will be 240,000 m 3.
Concrete Industry, Environment Issue, and Green Concrete: …
It shows that the negative environmental effect of the concrete industry can be minimized by using these waste materials in the concrete production. Discover the world's research 25+ million members
Environmentally friendly concrete block production: …
In the present work, a study was carried out on the dosage of wastes from the chemical industry (tannery sludge) and civil construction (concrete and plaster) in mixtures used in concrete blocks' production. The objective was the application of these blocks in paving. The characterization of the materials used was performed employing X-ray diffractometry (XRD), …
Recycling Plastic Waste into Eco-Friendly Concrete: A State …
The world plastic waste crisis and the tremendous environmental impacts of concrete production using traditional methods require waste management and building practices to be innovative marriages. This review critically examines the recovery of plastic waste in concrete, concentrating on its twin potential to help stem plastic contamination and build the …
Decarbonising cement and concrete production: Strategies, …
The recycling and reuse of concrete waste play a vital role in promoting sustainable construction practices and reducing the environmental impact of concrete production. Concrete …