Sustainable disposal of face masks in concrete: An investigation of mechanical properties and environmental impact
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the excessive use of personal protective equipment used by people to safeguard them from contracting viruses. The use of plastic gloves and face masks has raised environmental concerns. The undue accumulation of this personal protective equipment has resulted in...
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| author | Sabhnani Jhanvi Sunil Ali Syed Ibrahim Jan Kristoffer Mohanan Vidya |
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| description | The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the excessive use of personal protective equipment used by people to safeguard them from contracting viruses. The use of plastic gloves and face masks has raised environmental concerns. The undue accumulation of this personal protective equipment has resulted in the degradation of land and water and contributed to the spread of the virus. Thus, this research paper is divided into two parts. The first phase entails completing thorough literature research to compile data on the mechanical, chemical, and physical properties of face masks. The second phase involves the potential reusing of face masks as an additive in concrete. This study’s findings can have a significant implication for the construction industry concerning environmental pollution management. This paper also highlights the effects of improper disposal of these face masks in terms of health and safety to the common public. Moreover, the study’s results can encourage further research on the potential application of face masks in other construction materials, leading to the development of more environmentally friendly building materials. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-0f8eaffbc0944952b56a95dc820b15152023-08-02T13:18:12ZengEDP SciencesE3S Web of Conferences2267-12422023-01-014050400510.1051/e3sconf/202340504005e3sconf_icstce2023_04005Sustainable disposal of face masks in concrete: An investigation of mechanical properties and environmental impactSabhnani Jhanvi Sunil0Ali Syed Ibrahim1Jan Kristoffer2Mohanan Vidya3Department of Civil Engineering, Amity University DubaiDepartment of Civil Engineering, Amity University DubaiDepartment of Civil Engineering, Amity University DubaiDepartment of Civil Engineering, Amity University DubaiThe COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the excessive use of personal protective equipment used by people to safeguard them from contracting viruses. The use of plastic gloves and face masks has raised environmental concerns. The undue accumulation of this personal protective equipment has resulted in the degradation of land and water and contributed to the spread of the virus. Thus, this research paper is divided into two parts. The first phase entails completing thorough literature research to compile data on the mechanical, chemical, and physical properties of face masks. The second phase involves the potential reusing of face masks as an additive in concrete. This study’s findings can have a significant implication for the construction industry concerning environmental pollution management. This paper also highlights the effects of improper disposal of these face masks in terms of health and safety to the common public. Moreover, the study’s results can encourage further research on the potential application of face masks in other construction materials, leading to the development of more environmentally friendly building materials.https://www.e3s-conferences.org/articles/e3sconf/pdf/2023/42/e3sconf_icstce2023_04005.pdfsustainabilitygreen concretedisposalrecyclereuse |
| spellingShingle | Sabhnani Jhanvi Sunil Ali Syed Ibrahim Jan Kristoffer Mohanan Vidya Sustainable disposal of face masks in concrete: An investigation of mechanical properties and environmental impact E3S Web of Conferences sustainability green concrete disposal recycle reuse |
| title | Sustainable disposal of face masks in concrete: An investigation of mechanical properties and environmental impact |
| title_full | Sustainable disposal of face masks in concrete: An investigation of mechanical properties and environmental impact |
| title_fullStr | Sustainable disposal of face masks in concrete: An investigation of mechanical properties and environmental impact |
| title_full_unstemmed | Sustainable disposal of face masks in concrete: An investigation of mechanical properties and environmental impact |
| title_short | Sustainable disposal of face masks in concrete: An investigation of mechanical properties and environmental impact |
| title_sort | sustainable disposal of face masks in concrete an investigation of mechanical properties and environmental impact |
| topic | sustainability green concrete disposal recycle reuse |
| url | https://www.e3s-conferences.org/articles/e3sconf/pdf/2023/42/e3sconf_icstce2023_04005.pdf |
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