Abstract
Polymer composites have been identified as the most innovative and selective materials known in the 21st century. Presently, polymer concrete composites (PCC) made from industrial or agricultural waste are becoming more popular as the demand for high-strength concrete for various applications is increasing. Polymer concrete composites not only provide high strength properties but also provide specific characteristics, such as high durability, decreased drying shrinkage, reduced permeability, and chemical or heat resistance. This paper provides a detailed review of the utilization of polymer composites in the construction industry based on the circular economy model. This paper provides an updated and detailed report on the effects of polymer composites in concrete as supplementary cementitious materials and a comprehensive analysis of the existing literature on their utilization and the production of polymer composites. A detailed review of a variety of polymers, their qualities, performance, and classification, and various polymer composite production methods is given to select the best polymer composite materials for specific applications. PCCs have become a promising alternative for the reuse of waste materials due to their exceptional performance. Based on the findings of the studies evaluated, it can be concluded that more research is needed to provide a foundation for a regulatory structure for the acceptance of polymer composites.
Highlights
The growing climate challenges and the scarcity of new natural resources in construction projects have moved the research momentum towards sustainability
Polymer concrete composites are made from different types of industrial, municipal, and agricultural wastes
Polymer concrete composites are identical to normal concretes; they are made entirely of polymer matrices rather than cement and contain two co-binders, namely mineral cement and a high proportion of polymer
Summary
The growing climate challenges and the scarcity of new natural resources in construction projects have moved the research momentum towards sustainability. A few studies have shown that silane processing of glass fibers prior to application in polymer concrete improves the mechanical properties by up to 25% [30]. Fly ash is a by-product of coal combustion in power plants that is employed as a filler, and it is widely available and has been shown to improve mechanical properties and minimize water absorption when used in polymer concrete [31]. There is a need to explore the mechanical behavior, durability performance, and economic analysis of sustainable polymer concrete composites made from different waste materials to close the research gaps. There is a need to explore the mecha4noifca39l behavior, durability performance, and economic analysis of sustainable polymer concrete composites made from different waste materials to close the research gaps. FCinodlliencgt sd.ata from earlier studies that used SCMs and industrial byproducts to partially Creoplleactedcaotnavfernotmionealrlcieorncstruetdeiefos rthaabteuttseerdcSoCmMpasraantidveinadnuaslytrsiiasl obfytphreoidr umcetschtoanpicaar-l tpiarollpyerretipelsaacendcotnhvenenptriopnoasl ecoranncrkeintegfsotrhaatbwetitlelrhceolpmwpaitrhathiveesaenleacltyiosins of SthCeMir pmreocdhuacntsifcoarlspursotapienratibelse acnodnctrheetenpprroodpuocsteiorna.nkings that will help with the selection of SCM products for sustainable concrete production
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