Sustainable Concrete Innovations: Enhancing Alkali-Activated Concrete With Marble Waste For Eco-Friendly Construction
Keywords:
AAC(alkali activated concrete), Sodium Silicate, Oven Curing, Sustainable Materials.Abstract
Concrete remains the most widely used man-made construction material due to its versatility and cost-effectiveness. However, the production of Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC), a conventional binder in concrete, generates significant carbon dioxide emissions—approximately 0.8 to 1 ton per ton of cement produced—contributing to environmental issues such as the greenhouse effect
and ecological imbalance.
References
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