TY - JOUR
T1 - Polymer-enhanced concrete
T2 - A comprehensive review of innovations and pathways for resilient and sustainable materials
AU - Salami, Babatunde Abiodun
AU - Bahraq, Ashraf A.
AU - Haq, Mohd Moin ul
AU - Ojelade, Opeyemi A.
AU - Taiwo, Ridwan
AU - Wahab, Sarmed
AU - Adewumi, Adeshina Adewale
AU - Ibrahim, Mohammed
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2024 The Authors
PY - 2024/5/11
Y1 - 2024/5/11
N2 - This study explores the enhanced performance and sustainability of polymer enhanced concrete, focusing on polymer concrete (PC) by incorporating synthetic polymers, including polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, and polyvinyl chloride. Distinguished by synthetic polymeric binders, PC demonstrates superior attributes, such as improved strength-to-weight ratios, durability, and chemical resistance, surpassing traditional concrete. The study delves into advanced applications of PC, focusing on structural durability and circular economy principles. It reviews the integration of recycled materials into PC, addressing challenges in curing kinetics and shrinkage-cracking prevention. Recent findings on the mechanical and durability properties of PC composites are discussed, with implications for sustainable construction. Future directions advocate for multidisciplinary innovation in sustainable polymeric binders and optimized mixture designs. The environmental impact is thoroughly analyzed, emphasizing life cycle assessment, recyclability, and carbon footprint reduction. Conclusively, the research suggests avenues for reducing the carbon footprint of polymer-based concrete with a major focus on comprehensive risk assessment, particularly in the sustainable use of plastic waste in concrete production and road construction.
AB - This study explores the enhanced performance and sustainability of polymer enhanced concrete, focusing on polymer concrete (PC) by incorporating synthetic polymers, including polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, and polyvinyl chloride. Distinguished by synthetic polymeric binders, PC demonstrates superior attributes, such as improved strength-to-weight ratios, durability, and chemical resistance, surpassing traditional concrete. The study delves into advanced applications of PC, focusing on structural durability and circular economy principles. It reviews the integration of recycled materials into PC, addressing challenges in curing kinetics and shrinkage-cracking prevention. Recent findings on the mechanical and durability properties of PC composites are discussed, with implications for sustainable construction. Future directions advocate for multidisciplinary innovation in sustainable polymeric binders and optimized mixture designs. The environmental impact is thoroughly analyzed, emphasizing life cycle assessment, recyclability, and carbon footprint reduction. Conclusively, the research suggests avenues for reducing the carbon footprint of polymer-based concrete with a major focus on comprehensive risk assessment, particularly in the sustainable use of plastic waste in concrete production and road construction.
KW - Circular economy
KW - Curing kinetics
KW - Life cycle assessment
KW - Low-carbon infrastructure
KW - Polymer-based concrete
KW - Recycled materials
KW - Shrinkage-cracking
KW - Structural durability
KW - Sustainable construction
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85201722278&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1016/j.nxmate.2024.100225
DO - 10.1016/j.nxmate.2024.100225
M3 - Review article
SN - 2949-8228
VL - 4
SP - 100225
JO - Next Materials
JF - Next Materials
M1 - 100225
ER -
