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Material performance, economic feasibility, and greenhouse gas emissions of natural pozzolans in concrete: A review and meta-analysis

Amitani, Asahi, Miller, Sabbie A.·2026·Resources, Conservation and Recycling
DOI 10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108769
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Authors
Amitani, A., & Miller, S. A.
Affiliations
University of California, Davis (US)
Corresponding author
Amitani, Asahi
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Resources, Conservation and Recycling
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2026-03
Volume
228
Pages
108769
ISSN
0921-3449 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108769
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W7119515388
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2026: 6
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en
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Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Civil and Structural Engineering › Concrete and Cement Materials Research
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Building and Construction › Recycled Aggregate Concrete Performance
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Civil and Structural Engineering › Concrete Properties and Behavior
Keywords
natural pozzolan, supplementary cementitious materials, greenhouse gas emissions, production costs, calcined clay, diatomite, pumice, scoria, tuff, concrete durability, concrete strength, material performance

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