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Cleaner Materials
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ISSN 2772-3976 · Elsevier · 418 articles in the index
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A large language model and augmented reality integrated interface for human-robot collaborative construction waste sorting
Effective sorting is an indispensable component in construction waste material reusing or recycling. By harnessing both robots’ precision and humans’ adaptability, human-robot collaboration (HRC) is widely regarded as a promising approach for construction waste sorting (CWS). However, the lack of…
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Modeling fracture evolution of crumb rubber asphalt concrete under long-term vapor exposure: A coupled moisture-mechanical approach
Crumb rubber asphalt mixture, recognized as a cleaner paving material due to its recycling of waste tires and carbon reduction potential, is widely used for its environmental benefits. However, the coupled effects of moisture and fracture significantly undermine the durability of crumb rubber…
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Performance and life cycle assessment of fiber-reinforced concrete mixtures with polypropylene, polyvinyl alcohol, and alkali-resistant glass fibers
This study investigated the main mechanical, environmental, and economic characteristics of the fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC) mixtures that contained polypropylene (PP), polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), and alkali-resistant glass (ARG) fibers in a range of dosages. The primary objective was to enhance…
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Applications of ionic Liquids: Fate, Prospects, and Perspectives
The unique physicochemical properties and versatility of ionic liquids have earned them names like “green solvents, designer solvents, and solvents for the future”. Ionic liquids have been widely used as alternatives to traditional solvents for different applications. Ionic liquids are organic…
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Advancing sustainability: circular economy strategies for fibrous polymer composites
Fibrous polymer composites are widely used in aerospace, automotive, and renewable energy due to their lightweight and high-strength properties. Traditional linear production and disposal methods, however, cause resource depletion and environmental impacts. This review critically synthesizes…
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Mechanical, damage, and fracture behavior of sustainable pavement composites from mining tailings and crushed stone waste: Effects of aggregate content under compression and splitting via AE, DIC, and CT
With the objective of repurposing multisource mining solid waste as sustainable pavement composites, this study investigates the effects of crushed stone aggregate content (CSAC) on the mechanical, damage, and fracture behavior of cemented tailings-crushed stone composites (CTCSC). Eight sample…
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Carbonated alkali-activated cementitious material with radiative cooling properties for urban heat mitigation
Urban areas generate 70% of global CO2 emissions, with cement production contributing 8% while exacerbating urban heat islands that increase cooling demands. To address these interconnected challenges through cleaner production methodologies, this exploratory study developed carbonated…
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Characterization of red mud and its utilization in preparing alternative cementitious materials: a review
Red mud-the residue generated during alumina production from bauxite—has become a major challenge to the sustainable development of the bauxite refining industry due to its massive stockpiles and significant environmental risks. Currently, red mud utilization faces dual challenges: continuously…
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A review in calcium carbide slag utilization for carbonation: from methods to applications
Global CO2 emissions, exceeding 40 billion tonnes annually, drive critical ecological challenges, necessitating effective mitigation strategies like carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS). CO2 mineralization, a promising CCUS pathway, utilizes alkali-rich industrial wastes such as carbide…
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Canaries nest-inspired assembly of organic-inorganic networks for shotcrete: A rapid setting and hardening strategy via biomimetic design
Shotcrete is a critical lining material for tunnel constructions. However, previous studies have struggled to simultaneously achieve excellent workability, rapid-setting, high early-strength and superior toughness. Inspired by nest-building behavior of canaries, this study integrates in-situ…
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How chitosan-clay-based coatings contribute to improved poly(lactic acid) (PLA) film properties
The feasibility of chitosan and montmorillonite (Cloisite-Na+) coatings as an alternative oxygen barrier material to biodegradable commercial films (polylactic acid, PLA) was investigated. This work aimed at understanding how active chitosan coatings could affect the functional properties of the…
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High speed carbon dioxide degenerative reaction in Electric/Microwave arc plasma with metal-induced carbon deposition: Onsite carbon capture
In order to avoid the complicated process of capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) and embedding it underground, a fast CO2 capture technique that allows for onsite elimination is required. This study investigates the potential of using electric/microwave arc plasma with metals to enhance CO2…
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Multifunctional performance assessment of insulation panels from recycled textiles and Kenaf/Hemp Fibers: thermal, acoustic, and fire behavior
Although natural and recycled fibre-based insulation materials show promising thermal and acoustic performance, several challenges still limit their widespread adoption. This paper explores the properties and potential of recycled textile and natural fiber-based materials in enhancing building…
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Study on the filtration characteristics of asphalt mixtures containing different purification materials under multiple environmental impacts
As the modern highway network continues to expand, the leaching contamination from asphalt pavements may pose environmental risks. Meanwhile, the complex environmental interactions are key factors influencing the leaching behavior of pollutants from pavement structures. To investigate the influence…
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Utilization of products from aqueous mineral carbonation of industrial residues as supplementary cementitious materials
The rising demand for low-carbon construction materials and the declining availability of traditional supplementary cementitious materials have driven interest in alternative substitutes. Alkaline industrial residues—such as incineration ashes, cement kiln dusts, and steel slags—are abundant but…
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Alkali–silicate–aluminate synergistic hydration mechanisms for enhanced strength development in high-volume lithium slag cement
Lithium slag (LS) demonstrates synergistic reactivity and element complementarity in cement systems. However, LS exhibits low pozzolanic reactivity when blended with ordinary Portland cement (PC). This study designed a new kind of cleaner cementitious material via solid-waste and low-alkalinity…
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Feasibility of preparing the stable high-content rubber modified asphalt with low mooney viscosity crumb rubber powder: formulation design and modification mechanism
High-content rubber-modified asphalt (HC-RMA), incorporating over 25 % waste tire rubber powder, delivers environmental sustainability alongside enhanced pavement performance. However, a rubber content exceeding 30 % typically induces excessive viscosity and phase separation. To address these…
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Solvent selection enables sustainable and affordable lignin biocomposite for cement-free construction
Cement-free construction materials are essential to reduce global carbon emissions, yet scalable alternatives remain limited. We report the development of a lignin-based biopolymer-bound soil composite (BSC), a novel cement-free material with mechanical properties comparable to lightweight…
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From Portland cement to alkali-activated system: advances in wood-cement composites for sustainable building applications
This paper presents a detailed review of wood-cement composites, focusing on their material characteristics, mechanical performance, and evolution as a class of sustainable and cleaner construction material. Formed by combining wood particles with cementitious binders, these composites offer a…
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Biofabrication of mycelium-fabric biocomposites from textile residues
The chitinous fibrous network of mycelium has recently been implemented as a sustainable packaging or leather alternative. Other endeavors are currently explored given the environmentally friendly biofabrication process, suitable mechanics, flame resistance, and insulative properties. In this…