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<p>The exponential growth in industrialization, urbanization, and population has subsequently increased the accumulation of different wastes to hazardous levels. Among these, electronic waste (E-waste) poses a serious threat to the environment with its production rising due to technological advancements worldwide. Therefore, recycling E-waste as an alternate aggregate replacement material in the construction industry can be advantageous in managing this waste stream. This study aims to present a comprehensive insight into&#xa0;the integrated applications of E-waste concrete composite materials in the construction industry including applications to increase the environmental sustainability of concrete structures. This review starts with an illustration of the environmental issues caused by E-waste, elucidates its sources and prevailing recycling practices, and investigates its utility as supplementary cementitious materials. This discussion is further followed by an analysis on recycled E-waste plastic aggregate concrete (RPAC) composites, covering their fresh properties, mechanical properties, thermal properties, durability, and serviceability performance. Besides, this paper also explores the evaluation of the utilization of E-waste fibers (E-fiber) as well as the application of E-waste glass (E-glass) from cathode ray tubes (CRT) in concrete. Based on the detailed review, the positive aspects and the restrictions associated with utilizing E-waste in construction have been highlighted.</p>

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E-waste in concrete construction: recycling, applications, and impact on mechanical, durability, and thermal properties—a review

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    2025年5月25日

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  • Farhan Ahmad,
  • Muhammad Irshad Qureshi,
  • S. Rawat,
  • Mohammed K. Alkharisi,
  • Mansour Alturki

摘要

The exponential growth in industrialization, urbanization, and population has subsequently increased the accumulation of different wastes to hazardous levels. Among these, electronic waste (E-waste) poses a serious threat to the environment with its production rising due to technological advancements worldwide. Therefore, recycling E-waste as an alternate aggregate replacement material in the construction industry can be advantageous in managing this waste stream. This study aims to present a comprehensive insight into the integrated applications of E-waste concrete composite materials in the construction industry including applications to increase the environmental sustainability of concrete structures. This review starts with an illustration of the environmental issues caused by E-waste, elucidates its sources and prevailing recycling practices, and investigates its utility as supplementary cementitious materials. This discussion is further followed by an analysis on recycled E-waste plastic aggregate concrete (RPAC) composites, covering their fresh properties, mechanical properties, thermal properties, durability, and serviceability performance. Besides, this paper also explores the evaluation of the utilization of E-waste fibers (E-fiber) as well as the application of E-waste glass (E-glass) from cathode ray tubes (CRT) in concrete. Based on the detailed review, the positive aspects and the restrictions associated with utilizing E-waste in construction have been highlighted.