Exploitation of extruded polystyrene (XPS) waste for lightweight, thermal insulation and rehabilitation building applications

The present article investigates the possibility of Extruded Polystyrene (XPS) waste to be used as a lightweight aggregate in cement-based materials for structural applications. The developed material offers a promising solution for rehabilitation and energy efficiency upgrades of existing civil inf...

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Published in:	Developments in the Built Environment
Main Authors:	Violetta K. Kytinou, Zoi S. Metaxa, Adamantis G. Zapris, Ramonna I. Kosheleva, Vasilis D. Prokopiou, Nikolaos D. Alexopoulos
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 2024-12-01
Subjects:	Extruded polystyrene (XPS) waste Lightweight concrete Lightweight mortar Structural applications Thermal insulation Rehabilitation
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666165924002618

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