Article Per Year (5 Year)
p-Index From 2021 - 2026
0.23
P-Index
This Author published in this journals
All Journal Asian Journal of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Art
Mikanou, Olivier Mabiala
Unknown Affiliation
Arts Computer Science & IT Engineering Social Sciences

Published : 1 Documents Claim Missing Document
Claim Missing Document
Check
Articles

Found 1 Documents
Search

 1 
RETRACTED: Valorization of Plastic Waste in the Manufacture of Paving Stones in Congo Republic: The Case of Polyethylene Terephthalates (PET) Berry, Ulrich; Nkeletela, Laurette Brigelia; Samba, René Evrard Josué; Motoula, Smäel Magloire Elombo; Mikanou, Olivier Mabiala
Asian Journal of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Art Vol 3 No 5 (2025): Asian Journal of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Art
Publisher : Darul Yasin Al Sys

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58578/ajstea.v3i5.6904

Abstract

This study addresses the challenge of plastic waste, one of the major contributors to environmental pollution by proposing its valorization through recycling for construction applications. Specifically, the research explores the use of waste thermoplastics, with emphasis on polyethylene terephthalate (PET) collected from the streets of Brazzaville, as a binder in the production of paving blocks for road surfacing. The methodology involved incorporating 53.33% recycled plastic into a sand matrix to form paving blocks, with performance evaluation focused on water absorption behavior. The results indicate that the paving blocks exhibit very low water absorption rates, which remain nearly constant despite variations in plastic content. These findings suggest that PET-based recycled composites have favorable properties for road surfacing, demonstrating both environmental and practical benefits. The study highlights the potential of such recycling approaches to reduce plastic pollution while contributing to sustainable infrastructure development.
Co-Authors Berry, Ulrich Motoula, Smäel Magloire Elombo Nkeletela, Laurette Brigelia Samba, René Evrard Josué