Upcycling Ceramic Industrial and Local Plastic Waste into Alternative Construction Materials Focusing on Performance and Material Utilization

IF 9.7 1区环境科学与生态学 Q1 ENGINEERING, ENVIRONMENTAL

Journal of Cleaner Production Pub Date : 2025-03-19 DOI:10.1016/j.jclepro.2025.145337

Siwat Lawanwadeekul, Mattika Bunma, Kattiya Kattiyawara, Sopittaporn Sillapapiromsuk, Nonthaphong Phonphuak

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Abstract

The accumulation of plastic and industrial waste presents significant environmental challenges. This study explores the upcycling of polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) from local plastic waste sources, along with ceramic waste (CW) and gypsum plaster waste (GPW) from the ceramic industry, into alternative construction materials. Fifty-two formulations were developed and evaluated for their physical and mechanical properties. Formulations with 90% industrial waste achieved compressive strengths of 15–20 MPa, bulk densities of 1.4–1.7 g/cm³, and water absorption rates of 3–6%, demonstrating structural viability. Acid resistance tests indicated minimal weight loss, confirming chemical durability. Regression analysis revealed a strong correlation between compressive strength and bulk density (R² = 0.57 for PET composites). A cost analysis estimated production costs at 619–633 THB per square meter, indicating economic feasibility. These results demonstrate the feasibility of repurposing ceramic and plastic waste into durable, low-cost construction materials, demonstrating material efficiency and potential for waste utilization.

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Journal of Cleaner Production 环境科学-工程：环境

CiteScore

20.40

自引率

9.00%

发文量

4720

审稿时长

111 days

期刊介绍： The Journal of Cleaner Production is an international, transdisciplinary journal that addresses and discusses theoretical and practical Cleaner Production, Environmental, and Sustainability issues. It aims to help societies become more sustainable by focusing on the concept of 'Cleaner Production', which aims at preventing waste production and increasing efficiencies in energy, water, resources, and human capital use. The journal serves as a platform for corporations, governments, education institutions, regions, and societies to engage in discussions and research related to Cleaner Production, environmental, and sustainability practices.