A Comprehensive Review on Using Electronic Waste as a Construction Material

Title

A Comprehensive Review on Using Electronic Waste as a Construction Material

Creator

Basha, Gummapalli; Hossiney, Nabil

Description

The study explores the use of electronic waste (E-waste) as a sustainable alternative in a variety of construction applications, addressing the rising global issue of E-waste management. E-waste, consisting of both metallic and non-metallic components, contains valuable and hazardous materials, which can lead to environmental damage, if improperly managed. The study demonstrates different methods for incorporating E-waste into bituminous mixes, high-strength concrete, and other composite materials. Research shows that, using E-waste improves the strength as well as durability properties of concrete. It acts as a practical alternative for disposing of E-waste and promotes the use of sustainable building methods. Furthermore, the potential of employing E-waste in the construction of flexible pavements is reviewed, which demonstrates positive results in improving the mechanical characteristics of asphalt mixtures. The study also highlights how E-waste can help with sustainable building methods by cutting down on landfill waste, preserving natural resources, and lowering carbon footprints. The results show that the use of E-waste not only offers a more suitable choice than traditional materials but also helps to lessen pollution from solid waste, which is consistent with worldwide efforts to improve environmental sustainability. Overall, this study shows that E-waste is a useful material for the construction, providing a creative waste management strategy that is in line with worldwide sustainability objectives. The results indicate that E-waste can be an important source of eco-friendly building materials, reducing environmental pollution and encouraging responsible resource utilization, if it is treated and integrated properly. The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2025.

Source

Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering;Volume;737 LNCE;pp.177-187

Date

01-01-2025

Publisher

Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH

Subject

E-waste; Eco-friendly; Hazardous materials; Solid waste; Sustainability; Waste management

Coverage

Basha G., Department of Civil Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, 560074, India; Hossiney N., Department of Civil Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, 560074, India

Rights

Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library

Relation

ISSN: 23662557; ISBN: 978-981951490-8;

Format

online

Language

English

Type

Conference paper

Identifier

https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-95-1491-5_15

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