Evaluating Sururu shell waste (Mytella falcata) as an eco-friendly recycled aggregate in mortar production
Ariane da Silva Cardoso,
Emilia Rahnemay Kohlman Rabbani,
Alison Lopes da Silva
et al.
Abstract:Introduction: Improper disposal of mollusk shells has led to environmental issues worldwide. Given their primary composition of calcium carbonate, these shells have been studied for their potential use as aggregate in cement composites, offering an environmentally appropriate destination for the waste and reducing virgin raw material use. However, there is a lack of research on the application of Sururu (Mytella falcata) shells, a species of mollusk commonly fished in countries such as Brazil. This study inves… Show more
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