Engineering sulfur concrete mixes: A data-driven approach to aggregate packing and binder efficiency
Document Type
Article
Source of Publication
Cleaner Waste Systems
Publication Date
12-1-2026
Abstract
Processing window (mass loss < 3%). A first-order, order-of-magnitude carbon-footprint estimate—presented with explicit caveats rather than as a full life-cycle assessment—indicates that replacing Portland cement with by-product sulfur is the dominant contributor to a substantial reduction in embodied CO₂ per cubic metre relative to equivalent-strength Portland cement concrete. The valorization of steelmaking by-products aligns with circular economy principles, enabling high-performance, recyclable, and low-carbon construction materials without chemical binder modification.
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Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
15
Disciplines
Materials Science and Engineering
Keywords
Aggregate packing density, Circular economy, Interfacial adhesion, Mixture design of experiments, Steelmaking by-products, Sulfur concrete, Thermal stability
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Recommended Citation
Al Khaldi, Vasilia; Mourad, Abdel Hamid I.; and El Gamal, Maisa, "Engineering sulfur concrete mixes: A data-driven approach to aggregate packing and binder efficiency" (2026). All Works. 8341.
https://zuscholars.zu.ac.ae/works/8341
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Open Access Type
Gold: This publication is openly available in an open access journal/series