Description
In response to the urgent need for achieving carbon neutrality in the construction industry, with Biochar-Based Cement and Concrete for Sustainable Construction, an international group of experts has set out to provide a timely, comprehensive overview of biochar-enhanced cementitious materials. Although the method is relatively new, extensive research has been conducted in recent years to systematically gather information proving biochar as an ideal medium for carbon sequestration when used as an engineered additive in cementitious materials, but also to strengthen concrete in many key dimensions via enhancements to hydration and integration into the hardened matrix.The volume stands out as an invaluable resource that offers up-to-date guidance on eco-efficient construction materials' manufacturing and practical application examples backed by considerations regarding their environmental soundness. At the same time, it stimulates research into future developments with relevance to interdisciplinary audiences both in academia and industry.- Focuses on biochar for construction, spotlighting its utilization as a promising investment to contribute to sustainable development- Covers macro and micro properties of biochar to demonstrate that not only can it serve as a filler but also as a functionalized additive- Illustrates state-of-the-art application achievements of biochar-based cementitious materials and concrete
Table of Contents
Part I: Using Biochar to Achieve Carbon-neutral Construction with Traditional Construction Materials1. Carbon-negative Nature of Biochar and Its Lifecycle Assessment/Cost2. Biochar-augmented Carbon-negative Concrete3. Accelerated Carbonation of Biochar-improved Cementitious Materials for Carbon Sequestration4. Carbon Sequestration of Biochar-cementitious Mortars: A Comparison of External and Internal Carbonation Approach5. Biochar-enhanced Limestone Powder-based Cementitious Composites6. Effect of Various Biochars on Physical, Mechanical, and Microstructural Characteristics of Cement Pastes and Mortars7. Carbon Capture Ability of Biochar-cement CompositesPart II: Functionalized Biochar as the Value-added Additive in Cementitious Materials8. Biochar-carried Bacteria for Self-healing Concrete9. Durability of Thermally Insulating Biochar-based Lightweight Concrete10. Thermal Insulation and Acoustic Reduction of Biochar-cement Composites11. Biochar-based Shrinkage Reducer in Conventional and New Cement12. Role of Biochar as the Relative Humidity Controller of Traditional Building MaterialsPart III: Biochar Used in New Cement or Special Concrete Products13. Biochar-modified Magnesium Phosphate Cement (MPC)14. Biochar Used in Ultra-high-performance Concrete15. Shrinkage Behaviors of Alkali-activated Slag (AAS) Pastes16. Biochar-amended Alkali-activated Slag (AAS) on the Stabilization of Coral Sand in Coastal Areas17. Biochar-enhanced Pervious Concrete18. Biochar as Carbon Sequestration Material Combined with Sewage Sludge Incineration Ash to Prepare Lightweight Concrete19. Biochar Used in Structural Concrete20. Opportunities and Prospectives for Biochar-enhanced Construction
