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Sustainable Use of Recycled Plastic and Coal Bottom Ash in the Development of Construction Material

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Mineral coal bottom ash (CBA) is a by-product of coal combustion in power plants. Its potential use in building materials has attracted interest due to its beneficial properties and environmental implications. The aim of this study is to assess the feasibility of using mineral coal slag from the Anou Araren coal company in Niger (Sonichar), in combination with plastic waste, in various construction applications. In this case, the focus is on compressive strength and slip potential for floor coverings. Following a technical characterization of the various elements involved in the production of the proposed material, 02 firing methods are described, with the advantages and disadvantages of each. Mixtures with varying proportions of plastic waste and bottom ash (30%/70%, 40%/70% and 50%/50%) were studied. For the mix selected, the results show that the CBA/plastic waste material has good compressive strength and low slip potential, making it suitable for use in a variety of construction applications.

Source: International Journal of Environment and Climate Change

DOI: 10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i124610

Authors: Saley Mahamadou, Abass Saley Abdoulatif, Kailou djibo Abdou, Mahaman Lawali S. Nourou, Zakari Mahamadou Mounir

Institutions: Higher Institute of Mining, Industry and Geology, École Africaine des Métiers de l'Architecture et de l'Urbanisme, Université André Salifou

Language: English

Topic: Recycling and utilization of industrial and municipal waste in materials production

Subfield: Building and Construction

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Responsible consumption and production

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4405006949

FWCI: 0.187

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