Properties and durability of concrete containing polymeric wastes (tyre rubber and polyethylene terephthalate bottles): An overview

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Evaluation of the Effect of the Incorporation of Rubber Tire Waste Particles on the Properties of PP, HIPS and PP/HIPS Matrices

“…One of the most widely used thermoplastics is PP, which is applied in packaging and in the textile and automobile industries due to its good processability. However, its application in thermoplastic engineering is somewhat limited due to its low impact resistance, especially at room temperature and at low temperatures [10] . High impact polystyrene (HIPS) is a versatile thermoplastic as a result of variations in the composition and morphology of the rubber phase dispersed in the styrenic matrix [16] .…”

“…Some studies have been carried out on the use of post-use tires incorporated into a polymer matrix, but they are limited in number [13][14][15] . The production of modified polymers involves several stages, since the various properties are dependent on factors such as the composition of the mixture, processing conditions, additives and temperature of application [10] . One of the most widely used thermoplastics is PP, which is applied in packaging and in the textile and automobile industries due to its good processability.…”

“…Researchers have reviewed this subject in great detail [9][10][11][12] . It has been suggested that concrete containing post-use tires could be used in asphalt for road construction, being a good shock absorber.…”

“…This is because the thermoplastic matrix can become elastic, thus presenting better mechanical behavior [7] . Many studies have been performed to investigate the use of postconsumer rubber tires and, among other applications, their use in granulated form as an aggregate or an additive in concrete represents a possible solution to the problem of the disposal of post-consumer tires by reusing them as a resource, because when added to concrete they can improve its initial properties with satisfactory results [8][9][10][11] .…”

Possibilities to Use Textile Cord Waste From Used Tires for Concrete

“…The article (Pacheco-Torgal et al 2012) also describes reliable results of using tire rubber in concrete. The waste…”