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Suitability of Plastic Modified Asphalt Concrete (PMAC) in Sri Lankan Context
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This study evaluated the suitability of incorporating non-recyclable waste plastics — LDPE and BOPP — into asphalt concrete in Sri Lanka, testing performance characteristics and feasibility within local conditions. Incorporating plastic waste into road materials offers a potential diversion pathway that reduces the volume of plastic available to fragment into environmental microplastics, with implications for long-term pollution reduction.
This research paper explores the suitability of utilizing non-recyclable waste plastics, specifically Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) and Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP), to modify asphalt concrete (AC) within the Sri Lankan setting. With the escalating...
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Utilization of Fly Ash and Plastic Waste as Partial Replacement of Cement and Fine Aggregate in Concrete Paver Blocks
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Researchers investigated using fly ash and recycled plastic waste as partial replacements for cement and fine aggregate in concrete paver blocks, evaluating structural performance while addressing environmental concerns around both industrial byproducts and plastic pollution.
Simultaneous Utilization of Fly Ash and Waste Plastics for Making Bricks and Paver Blocks
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Emission characteristics and microplastic generation in recycled waste plastic modified asphalt mixtures
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Utilization of Micro-Nano Plastics Derived from Electronic Waste into Bitumen for Sustainable Environment
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