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Review Papers | Civil Engineering | Volume 15 Issue 3, March 2026 | Pages: 914 - 918 | India
Sustainable Concrete Technologies for Resilient Infrastructure: A Systematic Review of Environmental Impacts and Carbon Reduction Strategies
Abstract: The construction industry is a primary contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, with cement production alone accounting for approximately 8% of global CO2. This systematic review evaluates sustainable concrete technologies, emphasizing their environmental benefits and carbon reduction potential. Following PRISMA guidelines, this review synthesizes research from recent literature on supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs), recycled aggregates, geopolymer concrete, and nanomaterial integration. The findings demonstrate that substituting traditional Portland cement with SCMs can reduce life-cycle environmental impacts by up to 94.1% in high-volume GGBS systems. Furthermore, geopolymer concrete and carbon capture technologies offer pathways toward carbon neutrality. Challenges regarding material availability and performance variability are discussed to guide future large-scale implementation.
Keywords: Sustainable concrete, Carbon footprint, Supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs), Geopolymer concrete, Life cycle assessment (LCA)
How to Cite?: Megha Patel, "Sustainable Concrete Technologies for Resilient Infrastructure: A Systematic Review of Environmental Impacts and Carbon Reduction Strategies", Volume 15 Issue 3, March 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 914-918, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26314083159, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26314083159