Effects of filler types on the microstructural and engineering properties of waste plastic binder composite for construction purposes

• Published in: Cogent engineering Vol. 9; no. 1
• Main Authors: Babatunde, Yusuf Olawale, Mwero, John, Mutuku, Raphael, Jimoh, Yinusa, Oguntayo, Daniel
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Abingdon Cogent 31.12.2022; Taylor & Francis Ltd; Taylor & Francis Group
• Subjects: Binders (materials); Compressive strength; Concrete; Filler materials; Fillers; Lightweight concretes; Morphology; Mortars (material); plastic binder composite; Polyethylene terephthalate; Solid wastes; structural lightweight concrete; waste PET plastic; Waste utilization; Water absorption

Plastic is one of the prominent solid wastes and its ineffective disposal has caused environmental issues. Previous research focused onthe replacement of aggregates with waste plastic in the concrete mix. This study focused on the utilization of waste polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic as a bi...