Recent Trends in Construction Materials: Utilization of Ceramic Wastes in Construction Materials

The main idea of this book is based on the comprehensive review of available literature on the construction materials including different kinds of ceramic wastes. The traditional methods for producing construction materials are using the valuable natural resources. Besides, the industrial and urban management systems are generating solid wastes, and most often dumping them in open fields. These activities pose serious detrimental effects on the environment. To safeguard the environment, many efforts are being made for the recycling of different types of solid wastes with a view to utilizing them in the production of various construction materials. This book discusses the environmental implications caused by the generation of ceramic wastes, and highlights their recycling potentials and possible use for producing construction materials.

Dr. Shereen Kamel Amin:Associate Research Professor, in National Research Centre (NRC), Egypt. She has PhD from Cairo University – Faculty of Engineering – Chemical Engineering Department. She participates in some national projects and has International publications in field of solid waste management, ceramic, refractories, and building materials.