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ClearUtilization of plastic waste as replacement of natural aggregates in sustainable concrete: effects on mechanical and durability properties
Researchers tested concrete made with recycled polyethylene and PET plastic aggregates substituted for natural sand and gravel, finding that while plastic additions reduced compressive strength and increased water permeability, they improved impact resistance and chloride resistance, with PET concrete showing no microplastic leaching.
Innovative Sustainable Concrete: Fresh and Hardened Properties Incorporating Plastic Waste
This study investigated the effects of incorporating plastic waste into concrete on mechanical and durability properties, addressing the hydrophobic nature and poor interfacial adhesion of plastic as a challenge within circular economy frameworks for construction material sustainability.
Utilization of Plastic Waste in Concrete Pavement
Researchers investigated the use of recycled high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic waste as an aggregate in concrete pavement mix designs, finding that incorporation of HDPE improved mechanical performance and durability while reducing landfill waste and energy consumption in the concrete sector.
Enhancing High-Performance Concrete with Waste Rubber Tyre Aggregates: A Sustainable Approach
Researchers investigated the mechanical properties and sustainability performance of high-performance concrete incorporating waste rubber tyre aggregates, finding that rubber additions improve toughness and reduce environmental impact while meeting structural performance requirements.
A Step towards Sustainable Concrete with Substitution of Plastic Waste in Concrete: Overview on Mechanical, Durability and Microstructure Analysis
This review evaluates the use of plastic waste as a substitute material in concrete, analyzing its effects on mechanical strength, durability, and microstructure to assess its viability as a sustainable construction approach.
Natural Rubber Latex-Modified Concrete with PET and Crumb Rubber Aggregate Replacements for Sustainable Rigid Pavements
This paper is not relevant to microplastics research — it investigates the mechanical and durability properties of concrete modified with natural rubber latex and waste PET and crumb rubber aggregates as construction materials.
Potential use of PET and PP as partial replacement of sand in structural concrete
Researchers tested whether PET and polypropylene plastic waste could partially replace sand in structural concrete, evaluating the physical and mechanical properties of the resulting material. Using post-consumer plastic in construction is one strategy for diverting plastic from the waste stream and preventing it from breaking down into environmental microplastics.
Environmental Protection Through the Management of SBR and PET Waste in the Innovative Concrete Building Block APS
Researchers developed an innovative hollow concrete block (APS) incorporating recycled SBR rubber granules and PET plastic flakes, demonstrating that the design provides effective waste management for these materials while maintaining structural suitability for foundation and retaining wall construction.
Pervious Pavement Blocks Made from Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET): Fabrication and Engineering Properties
Researchers developed and tested pervious pavement blocks made from recycled PET plastic waste, finding they met engineering standards for strength and permeability. The study offers a dual benefit: diverting plastic waste from landfills while creating functional construction materials that help manage urban stormwater.
Investigating the Viability of Recycling Rice Husk Ash and Plastic Bag Waste to Enhance Durability of Lightweight Concrete
Researchers investigated using recycled rice husk ash and plastic bag waste to enhance durability of lightweight concrete, finding that these waste materials improved certain mechanical and durability properties while reducing environmental impact of construction.
Natural Rubber Latex-Modified Concrete with PET and Crumb Rubber Aggregate Replacements for Sustainable Rigid Pavements
Researchers tested concrete mixes that replaced conventional aggregates with recycled PET plastic and crumb rubber waste, modified with natural rubber latex. The results show that waste plastic can be incorporated into road pavement concrete, offering a way to divert plastic waste from landfills while creating durable construction materials.
Assessment of Concrete Hollow Blocks Incorporating Polyethylene Terephthalate (PRT) and Copper Slag as a Commercial Concrete Alternative
Researchers assessed the structural performance of concrete hollow blocks incorporating polyethylene terephthalate (PET) waste and copper slag as partial replacements for conventional materials, evaluating durability and sustainability metrics. The study demonstrates that PET-inclusive concrete composites can meet performance standards while diverting plastic waste from landfills.
Sustainable geopolymers from polyethylene terephthalate waste and industrial by-products: a comprehensive characterisation and performance predictions
Researchers developed geopolymer bricks using recycled PET plastic waste combined with industrial by-products like rice husk ash and blast furnace slag. They found that certain formulations produced bricks with strength and durability comparable to conventional building materials. The study demonstrates a practical approach for diverting plastic waste from landfills while creating sustainable construction materials.
Recycled Mixed Plastic Fine Aggregate in Cement Concrete
Cement concrete mixtures incorporating mixed post-consumer recycled plastic as fine aggregate were characterized, finding that an optimized blend of polymer types produced workable concrete with mechanical properties suitable for construction applications.
The Impact of Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate as Aggregate Replacement on Mechanical and Ecotoxicological Properties of Mortar
Researchers tested mortar made with recycled PET plastic replacing some of the natural aggregate and found that it maintained comparable compressive strength while passing ecotoxicity tests with plants. The study suggests that incorporating recycled plastic waste into construction materials could be a viable way to reduce plastic in landfills without creating significant environmental harm.
Investigating the Use of Post-Consumer LDPE Waste and Stone Dust in Sustainable Concrete Composites
Researchers incorporated post-consumer LDPE plastic waste and stone dust into concrete mixes and found that these additions can maintain acceptable mechanical properties. Reusing plastic waste in construction materials diverts plastics from landfills and reduces their potential to fragment into environmental microplastics.
Performance Study of Sustainable Concrete Containing Recycled Aggregates from Non-Selected Construction and Demolition Waste
Researchers investigated the mechanical performance of sustainable concrete made with recycled aggregates from non-selected construction and demolition waste in Iran. The study evaluates how incorporating waste materials into concrete production can reduce construction debris in landfills while maintaining acceptable structural performance.
Repurposing polyethylene terephthalate (PET) waste as an antibacterial packaging material
Researchers repurposed PET plastic waste by integrating antimicrobial agents during reprocessing, creating antibacterial packaging material from recycled PET that inhibits bacterial growth — demonstrating a circular economy approach that adds functional value to plastic waste.
Investigating the Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Concrete with Recycled Nanoplastics for Enhanced Sustainability
Researchers investigated the effects of incorporating recycled nanoplastics into concrete mixtures, evaluating the impact on mechanical properties including tensile, compressive, and splitting strength as well as thermal stability and insulation, framing nanoplastic waste as a potentially beneficial construction material additive.
Meta-analysis on PET plastic as concrete aggregate using response surface methodology and regression analysis
This meta-analysis studies how using recycled PET plastic as an ingredient in concrete affects its strength. While not a health study, it explores a practical way to keep plastic waste out of the environment by incorporating it into building materials. Reducing plastic waste through recycling into construction materials could help lower the amount of plastic that breaks down into microplastics.
Eco-friendly Concrete Using Waste Plastic Bottles as Aggregate: A Case Study from Oman
This Omani study tested concrete made with waste plastic PET bottles as a partial replacement for fine aggregate. Adding recycled plastic to concrete is a promising strategy to divert plastic waste from the environment, and the study found acceptable mechanical performance for non-structural applications.
On the Cementitious Mixtures Reinforced with Waste Polyethylene Terephthalate
Researchers investigated the reuse of waste polyethylene terephthalate plastic as aggregate material in cement mortars and concretes. They found that incorporating PET waste into cementitious mixtures can be a viable strategy for recycling plastic while also reducing CO2 emissions from traditional aggregate mining. The study suggests that closing the life cycle of PET through construction materials could help address both plastic pollution and the environmental footprint of the building industry.
Characteristics of Recycled Polypropylene Fibers as an Addition to Concrete Fabrication Based on Portland Cement
Researchers investigated the mechanical properties of concrete reinforced with recycled polypropylene fibers from plastic packaging, finding that 1.0% fiber content produced dramatic improvements including up to 69.7% higher compressive strength and 276% higher flexural strength compared to unreinforced concrete.
Waste Plastic and Rubber in Concrete and Cement Mortar: A Tertiary Literature Review
This review synthesized tertiary literature on using waste plastic and rubber in concrete and cement mortar, finding that while these recycled materials offer environmental benefits, they generally reduce mechanical strength and require careful optimization.