A Review of Lightweight Composite Development Using Paper Waste and Pulverized Ceramics - Towards a Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Construction

Abstract:

Finding an effective framework for the consumption of municipal and construction/demolition wastes has been the main research consideration for decades. For different categories of wastes, there is a need for the development of working systems for cleaner utilization of the materials. This study is focused on the review of composite development using paper waste and pulverized ceramics. The issues discussed comprises; excessive waste production, the building sector’s ecological effects, paper waste availability, and proposed solutions to realizing a sustainable built environment. The study also discussed standard mortar and the various types that exist, lightweight mortar, its nature, intricacies of its production process, and the prior use of waste materials for its manufacture. Paper waste, although not having enough strength as conventional aggregate, but with its filling effect, could fit lightweight mortar production along with other similar aggregates. The study gave an overview of the methodological deficiency found and proposed viable approaches to combat these gaps and further advance sustainable and eco-friendly construction.

• Periodical: International Journal of Engineering Research in Africa (Volume 56)
• Pages: 77-94
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/JERA.56.77
• Online since: October 2021
• Authors: Paul O. Awoyera*, Oladimeji B. Olalusi, David P. Babagbale, Olusola E. Babalola
• Keywords: Building Mortar, Ceramics, Paper Wastes, Recycling, Reuse, Waste Management

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