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Sustainability assessment, potentials and challenges of 3D printed concrete structures: A systematic review for built environmental applications
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The study concludes that, in terms of documented global warming potential (GWP) values, 3DP technology appears to be a promising alternative to conventional construction and concrete use.About:
This article is published in Journal of Cleaner Production.The article was published on 2021-06-20. It has received 48 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Built environment & Sustainability.read more
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Achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions in the cement industry via value chain mitigation strategies
TL;DR: In this article, the authors present a compilation of solutions that focus on mitigating emissions from cement production at various stages along its value chain, and anticipate that these strategies can deliver cement production with zero GHG emissions and alleviate other environmental impacts.
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Life cycle assessment (LCA) and environmental sustainability of cementitious materials for 3D concrete printing: A systematic literature review
Matheus Pimentel Tinoco,Érica Martinho de Mendonça,Letícia Ikeda Castrillon Fernandez,Lucas Rosse Caldas,Oscar Aurelio Mendoza Reales,Romildo Dias Toledo Filho +5 more
TL;DR: In this paper , a literature review on the use of cementitious materials for 3D printing applications in the context of environmental sustainability and the construction sector is presented, and recommendations for the environmental performance improvement of printed concrete are produced.
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Durability properties of 3D printed concrete (3DPC)
Mehrab Nodehi,Federico Aguayo,Shahab E. Nodehi,Aliakbar Gholampour,Togay Ozbakkaloglu,Osman Gencel +5 more
TL;DR: In this paper , a critical review of the durability properties of 3D printed concrete (3DPC) sections, including the effect of printing parameters, mixture proportions, and key materials on shrinkage behavior, porosity and pore connectivity, freeze thawing, fire, chemical, and acid resistance, is provided.
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Geopolymer additive manufacturing: A review
TL;DR: In this article , the main methods of GPs additive manufacturing based on material extrusion and powder-based printing processes are considered and their features, advantages, and limitations are scrutinized.
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3-D printing: The new industrial revolution
TL;DR: The authors examines the characteristics and applications of 3D printing and compares it with mass customization and other manufacturing processes, and concludes that 3-D printing enables small quantities of customized goods to be produced at relatively low costs.
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Carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2-e) emissions: A comparison between geopolymer and OPC cement concrete
TL;DR: In this article, the authors present the results of comprehensive carbon footprint estimates for both geopolymer and OPC concrete, including energy expending activities associated with mining and transport of raw materials, manufacturing and concrete construction.
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Eco-efficient cements: Potential economically viable solutions for a low-CO2 cement-based materials industry
TL;DR: The main conclusions of an analysis of low-CO2, eco-efficient cement-based materials, carried out by a multi-stakeholder working group initiated by the United Nations Environment Program Sustainable Building and Climate Initiative (UNEP-SBCI) are presented, based on the white papers published in this special issue as discussed by the authors.
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The greening of the concrete industry
TL;DR: The concrete industry is known to leave an enormous environmental footprint on Planet Earth as discussed by the authors, which contributes to the general appearance that concrete is not particularly environmentally friendly or compatible with the demands of sustainable development.
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Additive manufacturing and sustainability: an exploratory study of the advantages and challenges
Simon Ford,Mélanie Despeisse +1 more
TL;DR: In this paper, the role of additive manufacturing process technology on industrial sustainability is investigated and the consequences of adopting this novel production technology are not well understood and an exploratory study draws on publically available data to provide insights into the impacts of additive additive manufacturing on sustainability.