Reprint

Eco-Friendly Materials for Civil Construction: Utilization and Advantages

Edited by
May 2023
230 pages
  • ISBN978-3-0365-7087-7 (Hardback)
  • ISBN978-3-0365-7086-0 (PDF)

This is a Reprint of the Special Issue Eco-Friendly Materials for Civil Construction: Utilization and Advantages that was published in

Business & Economics
Environmental & Earth Sciences
Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities
Summary

The papers published in the Special Issue "Eco-Friendly Materials for Civil Construction: Utilization and Advantages" are now collected as a reprint supporting sustainability for changing our planet lifestyle of increasing consumerist and predatory actions. Indeed, this reprint serves as a warning that the traditional linear economy entails the generation of huge amounts of wastes and, consequently, a negative impact on the environment. Therefore, emphasis on sustainable action is mandatory for the required transition from a linear to a circular economy.The collection of papers comprising this reprint are intended to contribute to advance and understanding on the role of eco-friendly construction materials. They could not only promote saving in energy but also reduce pollution by incorporating urban, agricultural, and industrial wastes.

Format
  • Hardback
License and Copyright
© 2022 by the authors; CC BY-NC-ND license
Keywords
ubim fiber; natural lignocellulosic fiber; X-ray diffraction; density; morphology characterization; waste tires; molasses; soil improving; cements; materials; sustainability; construction; civil engineering; phases; castor oil polyurethane; natural fiber biocomposite; piassava fiber powder; high-performance coating; high-performance coating floor; ornamental rock waste; projected mortar; construction; life cycle assessment; squeeze flow; cement; thermoelectric modules; cost-efficiency ratio; sustainability; life cycle; circular economy; artificial stone; vegetable polyurethane; granite waste; artificial stone; quartzite; resin; coating; solid waste; construction and demolition; circular economy; engineered stone; wastes; waste glass; quartz; epoxy resin; glass waste; sand; liquid phase; reuse; low-cost GFRP; square; recycled brick aggregate; regression