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Adopting recycled aggregates as sustainable construction materials: A review of the scientific literature

  • Ruoyu Jin
  • , Bo Li
  • , Yang Yang

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Abstract

Adopting a holistic three-step literature review workflow, a total of 1,639 journal articles were used in this study as the literature sample related to recycled aggregate (RA). This study summarized the existing research topics focusing on RA, gaps of current research, suggestions for promoting RA usage, and research directions for future work. A research framework was also proposed linking the existing research themes into trends in RA research. This review work serves as a foundation work to bridge the gap between scientific research and industry practice, as well as to guide the directions in RA-related academic work using an interdisciplinary approach.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)483-496
JournalConstruction and Building Materials
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2019
Externally publishedYes

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
    SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
  2. SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
    SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production

Keywords

  • Construction waste
  • Recycled aggregate
  • Circular economy
  • Sustainable concrete
  • Literature review

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