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ClearExperimental Tests on Lightweight Cement Mortar and Concrete with Recycled Plastic Wastes
This paper is not relevant to microplastics research — it tests the mechanical properties of cement mortar and concrete incorporating recycled plastic waste granules as aggregate substitutes, a construction materials engineering study.
Effect of composite polystyrene granular thermal insulation mortar on thermal energy storage of building energy consumption
Researchers simulated the effect of adding polystyrene granules to building insulation mortar on thermal energy storage and overall building energy use. The composite mortar improved insulation performance, suggesting polystyrene waste materials could be repurposed in construction to reduce building energy consumption.
Studi Eksperimental Penggunaan Butiran Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) sebagai Pengganti Pasir pada Campuran Bata Beton
Researchers experimentally evaluated the use of expanded polystyrene (EPS) granules as a partial sand replacement in concrete brick mixtures, measuring density and stress-strain characteristics of the resulting composite material. They found that increasing EPS content reduced material density and altered mechanical strength properties, offering potential for producing lighter, more eco-friendly building blocks from EPS waste.
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.
EPS waste management from coastal cleaning actions: identification of contamination sources, collection, treatment, and re-use in cement-based materials
This study developed an integrated approach for managing expanded polystyrene (EPS) waste from coastal cleanup activities, including collection, treatment, and incorporation into cement-based building materials. Reusing EPS waste from beaches reduces the amount of plastic that breaks down into microplastics in marine environments.
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.
Research on the Mechanical Properties of EPS Lightweight Soil Mixed with Fly Ash
This paper is not relevant to microplastics research; it studies the mechanical properties of expanded polystyrene bead lightweight soil composites mixed with fly ash for geotechnical construction applications, treating EPS as a structural material rather than as a source of plastic pollution.
Evaluating the structural performance of waste PET-infused interlocking units versus traditional stone masonry
This study is not directly about microplastics — it evaluates the compressive strength and water absorption of interlocking bricks made from waste PET plastic as a partial cement replacement in construction.
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.
Preparation of Waste PP/Fly Ash/Waste Stone Powder Composites and Evaluation of Their Mechanical Properties
Not relevant to microplastics — this paper examines the mechanical properties of composite materials made from recycled polypropylene combined with fly ash and stone powder for industrial construction applications.
Recycling of Polyethylene and Polypropylene Waste to Produce Plastic Bricks
This paper is not primarily about microplastics — it tests whether recycled PE and PP plastic pellets can replace conventional materials in construction bricks, with a focus on mechanical performance rather than pollution impacts.
High-Sulfur-Content Materials Derived from Postconsumer Polystyrene Wastes: Thermomechanical Properties, Environmental Impacts, and Microstructural Insights
Researchers reacted four postconsumer polystyrene waste streams (flatware, cups, lids, packaging) with elemental sulfur to produce high-sulfur-content materials with mechanical strength competitive with Portland cement and fired brick. The approach upcycles microplastic-generating polystyrene waste into durable construction materials, offering a strategy for reducing the contribution of discarded PS to environmental microplastic contamination.
Optimization of Asphalt Concrete Performance Using Waste Plastic Bottles (WPB) as a Sustainable Bitumen Modifier: A Comprehensive Rheological and Mechanical Assessment
Not relevant to microplastics — this study evaluates waste plastic bottles as a bitumen modifier to improve asphalt road performance, testing mechanical and thermal properties; it addresses plastic reuse in construction rather than environmental microplastic pollution.
Potential Applications of Different Forms of Recycled Plastics as Construction Materials—A Review
This review examined potential applications of different forms of recycled plastics (granules, powder, fiber, aggregate) as construction materials, identifying suitable recycling methodologies and construction products with performance benefits such as improved toughness and reduced weight.
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.
Assessment of Plastic-Infused Concrete Bricks and Their Suitability for Interlocking: Mechanical, Durability, and Environmental Perspectives
Researchers tested plastic-infused concrete bricks as a way to repurpose plastic waste in construction materials, evaluating their mechanical strength and suitability for different building applications. The study explores whether incorporating plastic waste into durable materials can reduce the plastic entering the environment as microplastics.
Potential improvement in the mechanical performance and thermal resistance of geopolymer with appropriate microplastic incorporation: A sustainable solution for recycling and reusing microplastics
Researchers tested whether microplastics of various sizes could be incorporated into geopolymer, a cement-like construction material, as a way to recycle plastic waste. Adding small amounts of microplastics actually improved the material's strength and heat resistance up to 400 degrees Celsius. This approach offers a potential solution for trapping microplastics in building materials rather than letting them pollute the environment and threaten human health.
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.
Investigation of Mechanical and Thermal Performance of Nanoclay Modified Concrete for Energy Efficiency
Not relevant to microplastics — this paper reviews how adding nanoclay modifies the mechanical and thermal properties of concrete, focusing on fire resistance, thermal conductivity, and structural performance in construction.
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.
The Use of Biosilica to Increase the Compressive Strength of Cement Mortar: The Effect of the Mixing Method
This paper is not about microplastics; it investigates how incorporating biosilica into cement mortar at different concentrations and using different mixing methods affects the compressive strength of the resulting material.
Utilization of Styrofoam Waste as an Additive in AC-BC Mixture with Variations in Compaction Temperature
Researchers evaluated the Marshall characteristics of asphalt concrete binder course mixtures incorporating styrofoam waste as an additive at various compaction temperatures, finding that the non-biodegradable polystyrene material can improve pavement performance while reducing plastic waste.
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.
Recycling/reuse of plastic waste as construction material for sustainable development: a review
Researchers reviewed how waste plastic can be incorporated into construction materials — as binders, aggregates, or cement substitutes in bricks, tiles, concrete, and roads — finding that plastic-modified materials often show competitive strength properties while simultaneously diverting plastic waste from landfills.