A Review on Brick Manufacturing Using Agro-industrial Wastes
J. Environ. Nanotechnol., Volume 14, No 1 (2025) pp. 402-414
Abstract
The construction industry is a large consumer of natural resources and a significant contributor to environmental deterioration. Sustainable construction practices, particularly in brick manufacture, have become important for mitigating these consequences. The use of agro-industrial waste as an alternative raw material in brick manufacture is an innovative approach to waste management and resource conservation. This research investigates the viability of using agro-industrial wastes such as rice husk ash, fly ash, bagasse, and other byproducts to make bricks. It assesses their environmental, economic, and technological advantages while confronting problems such as material variability, processing methods, and regulatory adherence. This thorough research seeks to establish a framework for using agro-industrial waste into conventional construction methods to attain sustainability objectives.
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