Conversion of waste into sustainable construction materials: A review of recent developments and prospects

Lin Chen; Mingyu Yang; Zhonghao Chen; Zhuolin Xie; Lepeng Huang; Ahmed I. Osman; Mohamed Farghali; Malindu Sandanayake; Engui Liu; Yong Han Ahn; Ala'a H. Al-Muhtaseb; David W. Rooney; Pow Seng Yap

doi:10.1016/j.mtsust.2024.100930

Conversion of waste into sustainable construction materials: A review of recent developments and prospects

Lin Chen, Mingyu Yang, Zhonghao Chen, Zhuolin Xie, Lepeng Huang^*, Ahmed I. Osman^*, Mohamed Farghali, Malindu Sandanayake^*, Engui Liu, Yong Han Ahn, Ala'a H. Al-Muhtaseb, David W. Rooney, Pow Seng Yap^*

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Department of Civil Engineering

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The production and use of traditional building materials contribute to environmental pollution and natural resource depletion. Besides, disposal of agricultural, industrial, and construction waste and other solid wastes is a significant contemporary for both developing and developed countries. Consequently, this study comprehensively examines sustainable construction materials (SCMs) sourced from waste materials. It analyzes 190 peer-reviewed papers, evaluating their properties, engineering suitability, and their impacts on the environment, economy, and society. Findings reveal that most SCMs have good engineering performance, yet improvements are needed in demonstrating their environmental (33.3%), economic (40%), and social sustainability (73.3%). Also, most SCMs are in experimental stages, requiring further research on human toxicity, long-term savings, maintenance costs, and other vital indicators. This review highlights some of the current challenges facing SCMs to promote their further studies, reduce non-renewable energy consumption and solid waste recycling, and facilitate their application in green buildings.

Original language	English
Article number	100930
Journal	Materials Today Sustainability
Volume	27
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtsust.2024.100930
Publication status	Published - Sept 2024

Keywords

Engineering performances
Material characteristics
Recycled wastes
Sustainability
Sustainable construction materials

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Chen, L., Yang, M., Chen, Z., Xie, Z., Huang, L., Osman, A. I., Farghali, M., Sandanayake, M., Liu, E., Ahn, Y. H., Al-Muhtaseb, A. H., Rooney, D. W., & Yap, P. S. (2024). Conversion of waste into sustainable construction materials: A review of recent developments and prospects. Materials Today Sustainability, 27, Article 100930. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtsust.2024.100930

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