Construction waste as a substitute for fine fraction in concrete – evaluation of phytotoxicity against duckweed
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https://doi.org/10.35933/ENTECHO.2021.002Keywords:
Lemna minor, phytotoxicity, construction demolition waste, recycled aggregates, concreteAbstract
Construction sector is one of the largest consumers of mineral resources, which is also related to the subsequent production of waste. The production of the most widely used products in this sector, such as bricks and concrete, is currently dependent on the constant extraction of primary materials from non-renewable resources. The reuse of recycled materials in the construction industry has considerable potential for saving of the primary resources. For the use of waste materials as a substitute for a certain component of concrete, it is important that its mechanical and chemical features remain unchanged. At the same time, it is appropriate to assess the degree of impact on the environment. One option is to perform leaching tests and subsequent ecotoxicity tests with aquatic organisms.
The aim of this study was to determine and compare the phytotoxic effects of brick powder extracts, three types of recycled concrete aggregate and reference material (natural aggregate). Biomass growth and chlorophyll levels were evaluated. The results showed large differences among the samples. The sand was not toxic, the effect of brick dust was almost the same as the control. Concrete, which has already been recycled once, had a slightly inhibitory effect, while extracts of floor concrete containing epoxy glue and concrete from the highway had significant toxic to lethal effects.
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