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ClearTechnical, Economic and Perception-Based Assessment of Plastic Paver Blocks as an Alternative to Concrete Pavers
Researchers compared plastic paver blocks made from 40% waste plastic and 60% sand against conventional M30 concrete pavers across mechanical, durability, and economic tests, finding plastic pavers met M40-grade compressive strength requirements, showed far lower water absorption and abrasion loss, and cost roughly 24% less, though limited availability and regulatory gaps remain barriers to adoption.
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.
Recycling Waste Plastics into Plastic-Bonded Sand Interlocking Blocks for Wall Construction in Developing Countries
Researchers investigated the use of waste polyethylene mixed with sand to produce plastic-bonded interlocking blocks for wall construction in developing countries, reporting on production methods, mechanical properties including compressive strengths of approximately 15 MPa, and failure mechanisms of three block wall system designs. The plastic-bonded blocks outperformed conventional sandcrete blocks, demonstrating a viable pathway for recycling waste plastics into construction materials.
Utilization of Plastic Waste in Road Paver Blocks as a Construction Material
Researchers evaluated the use of recycled plastic waste in road paver blocks in India, finding that incorporating recycled plastic improved block strength and weather resistance compared to conventional materials, offering a construction application for plastic waste.
Assessing the Performance of Melted Plastic as a Replacement for Sand in Paving Block
Researchers evaluated melted low-density polyethylene plastic waste as a substitute bonding agent for sand in paving blocks, testing compressive strength, water absorption, and wear resistance across varying plastic content ratios. Results showed that paving blocks with 10% melted LDPE met required performance standards, offering a potential pathway for incorporating plastic waste into construction materials.
The Utilizing of Recycled Plastic Waste as an Alternative for Zero Cement Paving Blocks
This study tested the compressive strength and water absorption of paving blocks made entirely from recycled plastic waste without cement. Using plastic waste in construction materials offers a way to permanently remove plastic from the environment while meeting the growing need for durable urban infrastructure.
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.
Utilization 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.
Utilization of Plastic Waste in Interlocking Paver Blocks for Sustainable Pavement Construction
Researchers found a way to turn plastic waste into strong concrete blocks for roads and walkways by mixing shredded plastic pieces with regular concrete ingredients. The plastic-concrete blocks were just as strong as normal concrete blocks, offering a promising solution to reduce the mountains of plastic waste that pollute our environment. This approach could help tackle two major problems at once: getting rid of plastic trash that can break down into harmful microplastics, and reducing the need to mine natural materials for construction.
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.
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.
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.
Experimental Study of Manufacturing of Precast Paver Blocks from Local Municipal Solid Waste
Researchers investigated manufacturing precast paver blocks using local municipal solid waste plastic as a substitute for cement, aiming to reduce production costs compared to traditional concrete blocks. The experimental study evaluated the mechanical and durability properties of plastic waste-based paving blocks, demonstrating viability for sustainable construction applications in India.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Utilization of Plastic Waste for Developing Composite Bricks and Enhancing Mechanical Properties: A Review on Challenges and Opportunities
This review of research on plastic waste composite bricks found that PET has the highest recycling efficiency among plastics used for brick production and highlights the need for standardized specifications, contamination assessments, and policy frameworks to promote wider adoption.
Utilization of Plastic Bottle Waste as Material for Making Sustainable Cement-Less Aesthetic Paving Blocks
This study investigated using recycled plastic bottle waste as an ingredient in cement-free paving blocks, testing the mechanical properties of the resulting material. Using plastic waste in construction materials is one approach to reducing the volume of plastic that ends up in landfills or the environment.
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.
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.
Performance of Asphalt Concrete Pavement Reinforced with High-Density Polyethylene Plastic Waste
Researchers found that incorporating high-density polyethylene plastic waste into asphalt concrete at 5% by aggregate weight produced the best performance, improving resilient modulus, fatigue resistance, and pavement lifespan while saving 67.85 kg CO2-equivalent per cubic meter compared to conventional pavement.
Developing Sustainable Asphalt Mixtures Using High-Density Polyethylene Plastic Waste Material
Researchers evaluated asphalt mixtures incorporating high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic waste as a sustainable road pavement material, assessing whether recycled plastic can improve or maintain pavement performance while addressing plastic waste disposal.
Predicting compressive strength of eco-friendly plastic sand paver blocks using gene expression and artificial intelligence programming
Researchers developed gene expression programming and multi-expression programming models to predict the compressive strength of eco-friendly plastic sand paver blocks, providing the first empirical equations for this sustainable construction material.