Eco-Friendly Building Material Innovation: Geopolymer Bricks from Repurposed Plastic Waste

. This study compares the ecological footprints of geopolymer and red clay brick prisms, two common building materials for long-lasting masonry structures. The study's goal is to shed light on the environmental performance of different brick kinds by a thorough review of sustainability indices such as embodied energy, CO2 emissions, water use, and trash creation. The results suggest that geopolymer bricks have better environmental features than red clay bricks, such as lower embodied energy, decreased CO2 emissions, lower water consumption, and less waste creation. These findings underline the promise of geopolymer bricks as an eco-friendlier masonry alternative that may improve green building performance. The report, however, stresses the need to think about more than only environmental damage. The sustainability and feasibility of utilising geopolymer and red clay bricks depend heavily on factors including durability, thermal performance, and cost-effectiveness. In order to make educated selections about brick selection, it is important to evaluate these variables. The results of this study provide the groundwork for more research on sustainable masonry materials and contribute to the development of environmentally aware building practises. Architectural and engineering professionals may encourage environmentally responsible building practises and help create a more sustainable and resilient built environment by taking this study's findings into account.


Introduction
Due to the rising awareness of environmental problems and the necessity to reduce the ecological imprint of buildings, sustainable development has taken on greater significance in the construction sector.Masonry is an important part of many buildings and contributes much to green building standards [1].Brick prisms and other masonry building materials are very influential in a structure's environmental performance [2].

Background on the importance of sustainable construction and the role of masonry in the building industry.
This study investigates the issue of determining how various brick prisms affect the environment.The sustainability implications of choosing a particular brick material are not well understood, despite the widespread usage of brick prisms in masonry building.This study intends to fill this gap in our understanding by contrasting the environmental effects of geopolymer and red clay brick prisms [3] Fig. 1:Brick Prism and Wallets The major purpose of this work is to examine and contrast the ecological footprints of geopolymer and red clay brick prisms used in eco-friendly masonry building.Material selection selections in building may be improved with the knowledge acquired by comparing the two brick prism kinds with regard to their sustainability performance [4].

Statement of the research problem: the need to assess the environmental impact of different types of brick prisms.
This study contains numerous subgoals in addition to its principal purpose.The primary objective is to compare the embodied energy (the entire amount of energy used in manufacture, transport, and installation) of geopolymer and red clay brick prisms.Second, it intends to assess the greenhouse gas emissions produced all through the life cycle of each brick type to determine their respective carbon footprints [5].Finally, this work will analyse raw material extraction and energy use to consider how geopolymer and red clay brick prisms contribute to resource depletion.Finally, it seeks to examine the recycling and reusing possibilities of the two brick kinds as well as their waste creation and disposal features [6][7][8].

Objectives of the research paper.
By accomplishing these aims, this study will provide light on the environmental effect of geopolymer and red clay brick prisms, empowering construction industry stakeholders to make better educated judgements on sustainable material choices in masonry building.By drawing attention to the ecological effects of various brick prism materials, this study hopes to help to the development of more eco-friendly building practises.

Overview of sustainable construction principles and the significance of material selection.
The use of natural resources and the damage done to the planet's ecosystem are both largely attributable to the building sector.Brick prisms have several uses in the building industry, where masonry plays an important part [9][10][11].The environmental effect of various brick prisms must be evaluated, however, to guarantee eco-friendly building methods.Throughout their existence, brick prisms may have a positive or negative influence on the environment, depending on the components they are made from.Brick prisms have a large environmental impact due to their production process, raw material extraction, shipping, installation, maintenance, and eventual removal [12][13][14].In order to make educated decisions about using sustainable materials in masonry building, it is important to first assess the environmental effect of various brick prisms.

Review of studies and existing research on geopolymer and red clay bricks in terms of sustainability and environmental impact.
The sustainability implications of various brick materials are not well understood, despite the widespread usage of brick prisms.Previous research has mostly focused on the environmental effect of certain brick kinds, but there hasn't been a thorough comparison of brick prisms.A thorough evaluation of the environmental performance of geopolymer and red clay brick prisms is called for in this study [15][16][17].In order to make eco-friendly building choices, it's crucial to understand the environmental impact of brick prism materials.
engineers, and other stakeholders may choose materials with a larger ecological footprint than necessary if they lack a thorough awareness of the environmental effect associated with various brick prisms [18].Closing this information gap will allow for betterinformed decision-making in the building sector and better understanding of the sustainability implications of brick prism materials [19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28].

Discussion of relevant factors, such as embodied energy, carbon footprint, resource depletion, and waste generation.
It is crucial to compare the environmental performance of prisms made of geopolymer with those made of red clay brick.Sustainable alternatives to conventional red clay bricks have evolved in the form of geopolymer bricks due to their lower carbon footprint and lower energy usage during manufacture.To weigh the relative environmental effects of these brick prisms, however, a direct comparison between the two is required.Key sustainability variables including embodied energy, carbon footprint, resource depletion, and waste creation may be evaluated via a comparison study.By comparing geopolymer and red clay brick prisms, we can weigh their possible benefits and drawbacks in terms of their impact on the environment.Such knowledge will aid decision-making in the masonry building industry, allowing stakeholders to choose the most environmentally friendly alternative [22][23][24].Finally, in order to go forward with eco-friendly building methods, it is essential to do study into the issue of determining the relative environmental friendliness of various brick prisms.This study will encourage the adoption of ecologically responsible materials in masonry building by addressing a knowledge gap and giving thorough insights [29][30][31][32].c) Data Collection: Information is gathered at all stages of the experiment, from measurements of the brick prisms' physical qualities to the amount of energy used in their production to the routes they travelled.

Description of the criteria used to select geopolymer and red clay brick samples.
Sustainable masonry construction selection criteria for geopolymer and red clay brick samples include representativeness, availability, and relevance.We take into account the following factors: a) Material Composition: Geopolymer bricks must be made using eco-friendly resources, such as industrial waste or by-products, that contribute to a smaller carbon footprint than traditional clay bricks.b) Manufacturing technique: The use of red clay bricks guarantees that they accurately reflect the traditional manufacturing technique used in masonry building.Those processes involve moulding and burning using clay readily accessible in the area.c) Quality Assurance: To provide accurate and trustworthy test results, geopolymer and red clay brick samples must fulfil the necessary quality criteria for strength, durability, and performance.

Details of the environmental impact assessment methods, including life cycle assessment (LCA), carbon footprint analysis, and other relevant indicators.
Several evaluation techniques are used to determine the extent to which geopolymer and red clay brick prisms damage the environment.a) Life Cycle Assessment (LCA): LCA is used to analyse the environmental effect of the brick prisms across their full life cycle, from raw material extraction through end-of-life disposal.Each phase of the product's life cycle must be analysed for its impact on energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, water use, and trash production.b) Carbon Footprint Analysis: The greenhouse gas emissions from making, transporting, and using the brick prisms are the primary subject of carbon footprint study.This study provides a quantitative assessment of CO2 emissions, illuminating the effect of various brick types on global warming.c) Other Relevant Indicators: Depending on the goals of the study, other variables like embodied energy, water consumption, resource depletion, and waste production may be taken into account.These metrics provide us a full picture of the brick prisms' effect on the environment and their sustainability record.This study uses environmental impact assessment techniques to compare geopolymer and red clay brick prisms in terms of their respective sustainability.The results of these evaluations will be utilised to evaluate the environmental performance of the brick prisms, shedding light on how to pick sustainable materials for masonry building.

Presentation of the findings obtained from the environmental impact assessments of geopolymer and red clay brick prisms.
Here, we describe the results from environmental impact evaluations conducted on prisms made of geopolymer and red clay brick.The results of several indicators, such as life cycle   Prisms made of geopolymer and red clay brick are put through a rigorous comparison and study of important sustainability metrics.Some of the signs to look out for are: a) Embodied Energy: The amount of energy needed to manufacture, transport, and install geopolymer and red clay brick prisms is determined and compared.b) Greenhouse Gas Emissions: The carbon footprint of each brick type is calculated by adding together all of the greenhouse gas emissions (including CO2, CH4, and N2O) produced by the product during its entire lifespan.c) Water Usage: The water used throughout the fabrication and manufacturing of the brick prisms is analysed and compared.d) Waste Generation: We compare and contrast the quantity of trash created during the brick prisms' entire life cycle, from creation to installation to destruction.By comparing and contrasting these sustainability metrics, we can get a thorough picture of the environmental performance of geopolymer and red clay brick prisms.

Discussion of the significance of the results and any notable differences between the two types of brick prisms.
This section discusses the relevance of the findings and any distinguishing features between geopolymer and red clay brick prisms.Sustainable masonry building is discussed as a lens through which to understand and analyse the results.a) Environmental Impact: The results may show that geopolymer and red clay brick prisms are quite different from one another in terms of embodied energy, greenhouse gas emissions, water consumption, and waste creation.Differences in environmental effect and durability between brick types are examined in light of these distinctions.b) Strengths and Weaknesses: From an ecological standpoint, both the benefits and drawbacks of geopolymer and red clay brick prisms are examined.its performance on a variety of sustainability indices, as well as its potential advantages and disadvantages for environmentally friendly masonry building, must be taken into account.c) Possible Uses: The debate, informed by the findings, may delve into scenarios in which geopolymer or red clay brick prisms might be preferable or more appropriate.This involves thinking about things like where they would be used, how they would be built, and what kind of environment they would be used in.The goal of this part is to give an in-depth examination of the results, shedding light on the environmental performance of geopolymer and red clay brick prisms and their implications for sustainable masonry building.It emphasises the relevance of the findings and helps with material selection for sustainable building practises by providing more information.

Conclusion
This study set out to compare and contrast the eco-friendliness of geopolymer and red clay brick prisms for use in long-lasting masonry buildings.Key sustainability parameters such as embodied energy, carbon dioxide emissions, water consumption, and trash creation were compared and contrasted.The results of this research provide important information on the impact of these two brick kinds on the environment and on the viability of sustainable building methods.Environmental impact studies found that geopolymer bricks were better for the environment than traditional red clay ones in a number of ways.The embodied energy, carbon dioxide emissions, water consumption, and trash produced by geopolymer bricks were all lower than those of conventional bricks.These results emphasise the possibility of geopolymer bricks as an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional masonry materials.Sustainable masonry building, however, requires attention to more than just environmental effect.The sustainability and feasibility of utilising geopolymer and red clay bricks depend heavily on factors including durability, thermal performance, and costeffectiveness.Long-term durability and performance of geopolymer bricks in different environments need more testing.Both kinds of bricks have different thermal qualities, which may affect a building's energy efficiency.In addition, manufacturing costs, availability, and maintenance have to be included in when calculating the cost-effectiveness of geopolymer and red clay bricks.In conclusion, this paper's results suggest that eco-friendly masonry buildings made from geopolymer bricks are within reach.However, when making selections concerning brick selection in building projects, a holistic approach taking durability, thermal performance, and cost-effectiveness into account is vital.More study of geopolymer technology and its use in masonry building would help push the construction industry towards more eco-friendly methods.The findings from this study provide the groundwork for further investigations into eco-friendly masonry materials and lend credence to the current campaigns for greener building methods.Architects, engineers, and construction experts may help create a more sustainable and resilient built environment by selecting bricks wisely.

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Explanation of the research approach and experimental setup.This study's research methodology entails contrasting the environmental effects of prisms made of geopolymer and red clay brick.The following procedures constitute the experimental set up: a) Sample Preparation Prisms of geopolymer and red clay brick are made in accordance with established protocols.Consistency in the bricks' appearance is achieved by strictly regulating their dimensions, shapes, and materials.b) Testing Conditions: The brick prisms are tested under regulated temperature and humidity levels to remove as many variables as possible from the process as part of b) Testing Conditions./doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202343001201201 430 /doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202343001201201 430 assessment (LCA), carbon footprint analysis, and others, are compiled and analysed.The findings provide light on the environmental impact of various brick types across their whole useful life.

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Fig 2. Comparison of Results for Geopolymer and Red Clay Bricks

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Comparison and analysis of key sustainability indicators, such as embodied energy, greenhouse gas emissions, water usage, and waste generation.