Application of plastic wastes as construction material for sustainable development: A review
Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering & Technology Rama University Uttar Pradesh, Kanpur, India.
Review
World Journal of Advanced Engineering Technology and Sciences, 2023, 08(01), 302–307.
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjaets.2023.8.1.0059
Publication history:
Received on 03January 2023; revised on 18 February 2023; accepted on 20 February 2023
Abstract:
The development of a sustainable ecosystem in the present period is seriously threatened by the effective disposal of plastic waste. This work aims to reduce the burning issue that leads to environmental pollution by reusing plastic waste bags as building materials for sustainable development. In this review study, a modified plastic mixer is created by combining shredded plastic waste bags with hot aggregates, and sand. Comprehensive research has been done on the use of plastic waste as a binder, aggregate, fine aggregate, modifier, or replacement for cement and sand in the production of bricks, tiles, concrete, and roadways. Additionally, the review of impact of plastic waste addition on tensile characteristics, water absorption, durability, etc. has been extensively examined.
Keywords:
Waste plastic; Environment; Compression; Water absorption
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