Circular Economy Enabler: Enhancing High-Performance Bricks through Geopolymerization of Plastic Waste

• Published in: E3S web of conferences Vol. 430; p. 1202
• Main Authors: Haq, Md. Zia ul, Sood, Hemant, Kumar, Rajesh, Dixit, Saurav, Srinivas, T., Ahuja, Suniana, Lingam, B., Kumar, Kaushal
• Format: Journal Article Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: Les Ulis EDP Sciences 01.01.2023
• Subjects: Bricks; Circular economy; Closed loops; Construction industry; Economics; Environmental effects; Environmental stewardship; geopolymerization; high-performance bricks; Innovations; Plastic debris; Plastic pollution; plastic waste; Polymers; sustainability; Waste management; Waste streams
• ISSN: 2267-1242; 2555-0403; 2267-1242
• DOI: 10.1051/e3sconf/202343001202

This article investigates the merging of geopolymerization and plastic waste usage, imagining high-performance brick production that couples innovation with sustainability, in an effort to transform the environmental effect of the building sector. This idea is supported by the circular economy, which diverts resources from waste streams into a closed-loop paradigm. By creating inorganic polymers from aluminosilicate-rich sources, the chemical process of geopolymerization provides a paradigm change in the production of materials. This procedure is improved even more by the addition of plastic trash, which combats plastic pollution and improves brick qualities. In order to create a more resilient and environmentally conscientious construction industry in the future, this paper outlines the process’s complexities, advantages, and difficulties while arguing for a harmonic fusion of circular economy concepts, technical innovation, and environmental stewardship.