Qian et al. (2024): Investigations on carbon-sequestration optimization of recycled coarse-aggregate and its effects on concrete performances
Rusheng Qian, Lin Wan-Wendner, Chengqi Yang, Ruze Zhao, Zhibo Ye, Deyu Kong, Yong Zhang IN: Journal of Building Engineering 90, 109453, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2024.109453
Recycled coarse-aggregate (RCA) derived from waste concrete can be re-used for concrete preparation, which is now limited due to its drawbacks such as micro-cracks, high-porosity, and reduced concrete strengths. To remedy these deficiencies, carbon-sequestration was employed in this study to enhance RCA and the conditions were optimized, including the temperature (20 °C–40 °C), pressure (0.1 MPa–0.3 MPa), time (5 h–24 h) and initial water content (25%–75 %).