China Plastics ›› 2025, Vol. 39 ›› Issue (6): 89-99.DOI: 10.19491/j.issn.1001-9278.2025.06.016

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Research progress in applications of recycled plastic aggregates in cement concrete

MA Hailong1(), DAI Mingxin2()   

  1. 1.Heilongjiang Province Transportation Investment Group Co,Ltd,Harbin 150006,China
    2.School of Transportation Science and Engineering,Harbin Institute of Technology,Harbin 150006,China
  • Received:2024-07-20 Online:2025-06-26 Published:2025-06-20

Abstract:

This paper reviewed recent advances in the application of recycled plastic aggregates in cement concrete, and also examined the types of plastic aggregates and their effects on the key properties of cement concrete, analyzing their underlying mechanisms of action, with a focus on three critical aspects: physical properties, mechanical performance, and durability. Additionally, the cost⁃effectiveness, environmental implications, and current limitations of incorporating plastic aggregates into cement⁃based materials were discussed. These insights provide a foundational understanding of the practical advantages and challenges of using recycled plastics in concrete, offering guidance for future research and sustainable construction practices.

Key words: plastic aggregates, cement concrete, physical property, mechanical property, durability, economic and environmental benefits

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