Eco-Friendly Materials for Civil Construction Utilization and Advantages

• Other Authors: Fontes Vieira, Carlos Maurício (Editor), de Castro Xavier, Gustavo (Editor), Colorado Lopera, Henry Alonso (Editor), Monteiro, Sergio Neves (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2023
• Subjects: Technology: general issues; History of engineering & technology; ubim fiber; natural lignocellulosic fiber; X-ray diffraction; density; morphology characterization; waste tires; molasses; soil improving; cements; materials; sustainability; construction; civil engineering; phases; castor oil polyurethane; natural fiber biocomposite; piassava fiber powder; high-performance coating; high-performance coating floor; ornamental rock waste; projected mortar; life cycle assessment; squeeze flow; cement; thermoelectric modules; cost-efficiency ratio; life cycle; circular economy; artificial stone; vegetable polyurethane; granite waste; quartzite; resin; coating; solid waste; construction and demolition; engineered stone; wastes; waste glass; quartz; epoxy resin; glass waste; sand; liquid phase; reuse; low-cost GFRP; square; recycled brick aggregate; regression
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

The papers published in the Special Issue "Eco-Friendly Materials for Civil Construction: Utilization and Advantages" are now collected as a reprint supporting sustainability for changing our planet lifestyle of increasing consumerist and predatory actions. Indeed, this reprint serves as a warning that the traditional linear economy entails the generation of huge amounts of wastes and, consequently, a negative impact on the environment. Therefore, emphasis on sustainable action is mandatory for the required transition from a linear to a circular economy.The collection of papers comprising this reprint are intended to contribute to advance and understanding on the role of eco-friendly construction materials. They could not only promote saving in energy but also reduce pollution by incorporating urban, agricultural, and industrial wastes.