Production of Cement Bricks Using Plastic Waste as Eco-Friendly Lightweight Aggregates, Enhancing Thermal Comfort and Energy Savings in Buildings

Abstract

Abstract The excessive accumulation of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic waste and the urgent need for sustainable, energy-efficient construction materials have led to the exploration of alternatives for use in building composites. This study ... Graphical Abstract The Graphical Abstract consists of four sections. The first section illustrates the first phase of waste collection and sorting from a fiber manufacturing facility, i.e., popcorn-shaped plastic byproducts. The second section shows ...