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.
1. Cover image - p. c 2. Title page - p. i 3. Copyright - p. iv 4. Contents - p. v 5. Contributors - p. xi 6. Preface - p. xv 7. Part I Using biochar to achieve carbon-neutral construction with traditional building materials - p. 1 8. Chapter 1 Application of biochar in cementitious materials: Life cycle assessment and costing - p. 3 9. Chapter 2 Biochar-augmented carbon-negative concrete - p. 21 10. Chapter 3 Biochar–improved cement composites for carbon sequestration - p. 41 11. Chapter 4 Low-carbon 3D-printed concrete by using biochar as a carbon sequestrator - p. 67 12. Chapter 5 Finite element modelling of biochar-cement composites - p. 89 13. Chapter 6 Effects of various biochars on the physical, mechanical and microstructural characteristics of cement pastes and mortars: A review - p. 109 14. Chapter 7 Carbon capture ability of biochar-based cement composites - p. 131 15. Part II Functionalised biochar as the value-added additive in cementitious materials - p. 153 16. Chapter 8 Biochar-carried bacteria for self-healing concrete - p. 155 17. Chapter 9 Chloride diffusion of biochar–cement composites - p. 173 18. Chapter 10 Thermal insulation of biochar-cement composites - p. 195 19. Chapter 11 Biochar-based functional additives in conventional and new cement - p. 211 20. Chapter 12 Biochar as the rheological modifier in three-dimensional printed concrete - p. 227 21. Part III Biochar used in new cements or special concrete products - p. 241 22. Chapter 13 Durability concerns of biochar in low-carbon concrete - p. 243 23. Chapter 14 Biochar-modified alkali-activated slag - p. 271 24. Chapter 15 Biochar-amended alkali-activated slag for the stabilization of coral sand in coastal areas - p. 281 25. Chapter 16 Biochar–based concrete in permeable block applications - p. 309 26. Chapter 17 Biochar as a carbon sequestration material combined with sewage sludge incineration ash for lightweight concrete production - p. 331 27. Chapter 18 Modelling of biochar-based concrete for structural components - p. 347 28. Chapter 19 Opportunities and future perspectives for biochar-enhanced construction - p. 371 29. INDEX - p. 381
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.
1. Cover image - p. c 2. Title page - p. i 3. Copyright - p. iv 4. Contents - p. v 5. Contributors - p. xi 6. Preface - p. xv 7. Part I Using biochar to achieve carbon-neutral construction with traditional building materials - p. 1 8. Chapter 1 Application of biochar in cementitious materials: Life cycle assessment and costing - p. 3 9. Chapter 2 Biochar-augmented carbon-negative concrete - p. 21 10. Chapter 3 Biochar–improved cement composites for carbon sequestration - p. 41 11. Chapter 4 Low-carbon 3D-printed concrete by using biochar as a carbon sequestrator - p. 67 12. Chapter 5 Finite element modelling of biochar-cement composites - p. 89 13. Chapter 6 Effects of various biochars on the physical, mechanical and microstructural characteristics of cement pastes and mortars: A review - p. 109 14. Chapter 7 Carbon capture ability of biochar-based cement composites - p. 131 15. Part II Functionalised biochar as the value-added additive in cementitious materials - p. 153 16. Chapter 8 Biochar-carried bacteria for self-healing concrete - p. 155 17. Chapter 9 Chloride diffusion of biochar–cement composites - p. 173 18. Chapter 10 Thermal insulation of biochar-cement composites - p. 195 19. Chapter 11 Biochar-based functional additives in conventional and new cement - p. 211 20. Chapter 12 Biochar as the rheological modifier in three-dimensional printed concrete - p. 227 21. Part III Biochar used in new cements or special concrete products - p. 241 22. Chapter 13 Durability concerns of biochar in low-carbon concrete - p. 243 23. Chapter 14 Biochar-modified alkali-activated slag - p. 271 24. Chapter 15 Biochar-amended alkali-activated slag for the stabilization of coral sand in coastal areas - p. 281 25. Chapter 16 Biochar–based concrete in permeable block applications - p. 309 26. Chapter 17 Biochar as a carbon sequestration material combined with sewage sludge incineration ash for lightweight concrete production - p. 331 27. Chapter 18 Modelling of biochar-based concrete for structural components - p. 347 28. Chapter 19 Opportunities and future perspectives for biochar-enhanced construction - p. 371 29. INDEX - p. 381
