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Utilizing Agricultural Residues from Hot and Cold Climates as Sustainable SCMs for Low-Carbon Concrete

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  • M. M. Ahmed

    (Civil Engineering, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3T 5V6, Canada)

  • A. Sadoon

    (Civil Engineering, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3T 5V6, Canada)

  • M. T. Bassuoni

    (Civil Engineering, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3T 5V6, Canada)

  • A. Ghazy

    (Civil Engineering, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3T 5V6, Canada
    Engineering Division, Public Works Department, Winnipeg, MB R3E 3P1, Canada
    Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21544, Egypt)

Abstract

Supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs), such as fly ash, slag, and silica fume, predominantly derived from industrial waste, are widely utilized in concrete due to their proven ability to enhance both its mechanical and durability properties. Moreover, these SCMs play a crucial role in mitigating the carbon footprint of concrete by reducing its cement content, which is responsible for approximately 8% of global CO 2 emissions. However, the sustainability and long-term availability of conventional SCMs are increasingly under scrutiny, particularly in light of the impending shutdown of coal-fired power plants, which threatens the future supply of fly ash. As a result, the concrete industry faces an urgent need to identify alternative SCMs to maintain and advance eco-friendly practices. This article stands out from previous reviews by employing a bibliometric analysis to comprehensively explore the use of commonly utilized agricultural ashes (rice husk, palm oil, and sugarcane bagasse), prevalent in tropical and subtropical regions as SCMs. Additionally, it provides valuable insights into the potential of cold-weather crops (e.g., barley, canola, and oat) that demonstrate promising pozzolanic reactivity. The study critically evaluates and compares the physical and chemical characteristics of agricultural ashes from both hot and cold climates, assessing their influence on the fresh, mechanical, and durability properties of concrete. It also addresses the challenges and limitations associated with their use. Furthermore, in line with the United Nations and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sustainability goals, the review evaluates the environmental benefits of using agricultural ashes, emphasizing waste reduction, resource conservation, and energy savings. This comprehensive review paper should deepen the understanding of agricultural ashes as sustainable SCMs, providing a strategic direction for the construction industry to adopt low-carbon concrete solutions across various climates while promoting advancements in production methods, performance standards, and emerging technologies such as hybrid materials and 3D printing.

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  • M. M. Ahmed & A. Sadoon & M. T. Bassuoni & A. Ghazy, 2024. "Utilizing Agricultural Residues from Hot and Cold Climates as Sustainable SCMs for Low-Carbon Concrete," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(23), pages 1-37, December.
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