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From PV to cement: harnessing glass waste for sustainable construction

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From PV to cement: harnessing glass waste for sustainable construction

21 January 2025
This review explores the potential of reusing glass waste from decommissioned photovoltaic panels in cementitious materials, highlighting improvements in durability, sustainability, and carbon footprint reduction, while emphasising the need for standardised recycling methods and further research.
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The rapid growth of photovoltaic (PV) technology has led to increased PV panel waste, posing environmental and economic challenges.

Reusing glass from decommissioned panels in cementitious materials offers a promising solution.

This review, titled: 'Sustainable Management of Photovoltaic Waste Through Recycling and Material Use in the Construction Industry', explores the impact of PV glass waste on the mechanical, thermal, and durability properties of cement, examining methods like crushing and grinding to process the waste. It highlights improvements in strength, workability, and setting time.

The integration of PV glass waste can reduce carbon footprints, enhance durability, and promote sustainability.

The review emphasises the need for standardised recycling methods and further research to optimise this approach for green building and a circular economy.

10/01/2025

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Sandra Bulińska, Agnieszka Sujak, Michał Pyzalski
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