Elsevier Biomass Waste and Byproducts in Construction Materials (Woodhead Publishing Series in Civil and Structural Engineering)

Biomass Waste and Byproducts in Construction Materials explores processing techniques to optimize the properties of different biomass-derived products, guiding readers through material selection that is suitable to specific applications depending on the required performance. Next, a variety of expert studies, including lifecycle assessment and lifecycle cost analysis, 3D printing, and perspectives on BBA formulations describe recent progress in the use of biomass in building materials. Finally, high value-added applications are detailed, rounding out a comprehensive investigation into effective ways to significantly reduce the carbon footprint of construction composites while also contributing to waste-to-wealth strategies. Readers will find this to be a single-point reference for researchers, practitioners, and other AECO stakeholders interested in innovative building components developed with organic materials' residues and derivatives. Discusses various techniques for processing biomass waste and byproducts to improve their properties for use in construction materials Explores the use of biomass byproducts in cement-based materials, including their role as aggregates, binders, and additives in lightweight concrete and mortars Presents innovative approaches to sustainable construction Offers insights into the lifecycle of biomass waste applications and related cost analysis, demonstrating their economic and environmental advantages Includes case studies that exemplify the successful performance of biomass-based materials in real-world construction projects