This paper presents the development of new types of construction materials using plastic waste. According to the European Court, plastic waste from various sectors such as the automotive, electronics, agriculture and construction sectors is a growing problem and is damaging to both terrestrial and marine media. Thus, every year, between 4.8 and 12.7 million tons of plastics reach the oceans. According to most of the research studies, plastic wastes have the potential to replace the natural aggregate at specific percentages. This paper proposes the reuse of this waste as reinforcement in masonry mortars, using plastic waste in various proportions. The experimental program follows the characteristics of masonry mortars both in terms of the behaviour of fresh mortar and in terms of mechanical strength. The results obtained showed a better performance of mortars reinforced with plastic strips, both in terms of flexural strength and compressive strength.
To increase the sustainability of the construction sector, one of the most important research directions in recent years has been the development of new building materials. As the construction industry is considered one of the most polluted sectors, the focus of researchers is to find new ways to shift away from traditional materials towards green materials. Those are usually derived from waste or unlimited natural-organic resources and have the role to reduce the environmental impact of the construction sector. Reaching the objective of a sustainable industry through the process of developing sustainable building materials is not about restricting the total amount of construction but paying more attention to how the new materials are designed and the traditional materials are rethought, as clean and energy efficient alternatives. The utilization of biomass in the composition of building materials present the new products as low-embodied energy materials that reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. Based on this premise, the research will provide a bibliometric analysis of the studies carried out in the last years.
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