Biochar-Based Cement and Concrete for Sustainable Construction

Name: Biochar-Based Cement and Concrete for Sustainable Construction
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ISBN: 9780443220371

by Daniel C.W. Tsang, Xiaohong Zhu

1st Edition

Publisher: Woodhead Publishing

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Print ISBN	9780443220371
eText ISBN	9780443220364
Publisher	Woodhead Publishing
Publishing Year	2025
Edition	1st Edition
Language	English
Pages	400

Biochar-Based Cement and Concrete for Sustainable Construction, 1st Edition, edited by Daniel C.W. Tsang and Xiaohong Zhu, examines the application of biochar as an engineered additive to achieve carbon sequestration in cementitious materials. Published in the Woodhead Publishing Series in Civil and Structural Engineering, this 400-page book provides research background for undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as academics in civil engineering, materials science, and environmental management.

The text evaluates how biochar integration alters the physical, mechanical, and microstructural traits of pastes and mortars. It outlines carbon capture mechanisms within concrete formulations, detailing biochar-carried bacteria that promote self-healing capabilities. Additional sections analyze low-carbon 3D-printed concrete, focusing on biochar as a rheological modifier and permanent carbon sequestrator, alongside its role as a shrinkage reducer across conventional and novel cement mixtures.

By addressing core structural behavior alongside sustainability metrics, the volume supports advanced coursework and research initiatives focused on carbon-neutral construction materials. Environmental consultants, architects, and public decision-makers will find structured technical evidence for evaluating low-carbon binders.

Chapter 1: Application of biochar in cementitious materials: Life cycle assessment and costing
Chapter 2: Biochar-augmented carbon-negative concrete
Chapter 3: Biochar-improved cement composites for carbon sequestration
Chapter 4: Low-carbon 3D-printed concrete by using biochar as a carbon sequestrator
Chapter 5: Finite element modelling of biochar composites
Chapter 6: Effects of various biochars on the physical, mechanical, and microstructural characteristics of cement pastes and mortars: A review
Chapter 7: Carbon capture ability of biochar-based cement composites
Chapter 8: Biochar-carried bacteria for self-healing concrete
Chapter 9: Chloride diffusion of biochar–cement composites
Chapter 10: Thermal insulation of biochar-cement composites
Chapter 11: Biochar-based shrinkage reducer in conventional and new cement
Chapter 12: Biochar as the rheological modifier in three-dimensional printed concrete
Chapter 13: Durability concerns of biochar in low-carbon concrete
Chapter 14: Biochar-modified alkali-activated slag
Chapter 15: Biochar-amended alkali-activated slag for the stabilization of coral sand in coastal areas
Chapter 16: Biochar-based concrete composites in permeable block applications
Chapter 17: Biochar as a carbon sequestration material combined with sewage sludge incineration ash for lightweight concrete production
Chapter 18: Modelling of biochar-based concrete for structural components
Chapter 19: Opportunities and future perspectives for biochar-enhanced construction