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Research Paper | Civil and Environmental Engineering | United States of America | Volume 14 Issue 1, January 2025 | Popularity: 3.9 / 10
Sustainable Construction Practices: Advancements in Carbon - Neutral Building Materials
Abhiram Reddy Anireddy
Abstract: The construction industry comprises a huge chunk of global carbon emissions, contributing approximately 39% of energy related global CO? emissions. Over the past few years, sustainable construction practices have become a key remedy for buildings? contribution to the environment. The development and application of carbon neutral building materials, including bio - based materials, recycled aggregates as well as innovative low carbon cement alternatives of geopolymer concrete and carbon sequestering materials are explored in this paper. Their integration not only reduces embodied carbon but also increases energy efficiency and lifecycle sustainability of structures. Recent studies show that with bio - based materials, such as cross laminated timber (CLT) emissions can be reduced by up to 50% relative to conventional construction materials. Additionally, the innovative techniques of carbon capture and storage (CCS) in cement production have also proved to be successful in decreasing industrial emissions. The work presented is a comprehensive review of state of the art, challenges and opportunities associated with carbon neutral building materials, which takes a view on how these materials can play a part in achieving global sustainability goals and carbon neutrality in the built environment. Claims are supported with in text citations and the latest advancements in research and industry practices are referenced.
Keywords: Sustainability in construction, carbon neutral materials, biobased materials, low carbon cement, carbon capture and storage (CCS), cross laminated timber (CLT), geopolymer concrete, recycled aggregates, carbon emissions, sustainability in the full life cycle
Edition: Volume 14 Issue 1, January 2025
Pages: 142 - 144
DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.21275/SR241227033046
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