Enhancing sustainability in concrete construction: A comprehensive review of plastic waste as an aggregate material

• Main Authors: Hamada H.M., Al-Attar A., Abed F., Beddu S., Humada A.M., Majdi A., Yousif S.T., Thomas B.S.
• Other Authors: 57004288800
• Format: Review
• Published: Elsevier B.V. 2025
• Subjects: Biodegradable polymers; Cements; Concrete aggregates; Concrete mixtures; Durability; Economic and social effects; Tensile strength; Aggregate materials; Cement concrete; Concrete; Economic benefits; Energy; Environment; Environmental challenges; Plastics waste; Properties of concretes; Research efforts; Sustainable development

With the proliferation of the population and the evolution of lifestyles, the issue of plastic waste has emerged as a significant environmental challenge due to its non-biodegradable nature and voluminous generation. However, there has been a scarcity of substantial research efforts to examine the i...