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  • Materials Science
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Sustainable Construction

Background:

  • Construction spoil accumulation poses significant urban and environmental challenges.
  • Traditional sintered brick production depletes clay resources and destroys farmland.
  • Microwave sintering offers a more efficient and eco-friendly alternative.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the feasibility of using construction spoil for brick production via microwave sintering.
  • To evaluate the impact of metal-oxide powders (MASM) on microwave sintering efficiency.
  • To characterize the properties of bricks produced from construction spoil.

Main Methods:

  • Construction spoil was used as the primary raw material.
  • Aluminum oxide (Al2O3), iron oxide (Fe2O3), and titanium dioxide (TiO2) powders were added as microwave-absorbing substances (MASM).
  • Bricks were sintered using microwave technology, and their unit weight, compressive strength, and meso-structure were analyzed.

Main Results:

  • Microwave sintering proved to be an efficient technology for brick manufacturing.
  • MASM significantly increased the temperature rise rate of the samples.
  • The addition of MASM improved the impermeability and overall sintering efficiency of the bricks.

Conclusions:

  • Microwave sintering of construction spoil is a viable method for sustainable brick production.
  • MASM effectively enhances the microwave sintering process, leading to improved brick properties.
  • This approach offers a dual benefit of waste material utilization and reduced environmental impact.