Develop an efficient and sustainable way to recycle aerated bricks from construction and demolition waste
Improve crushing and milling methods to reduce energy use and increase recycling efficiency
Create accurate models to optimise how aerated bricks are processed
Test how pre-treatment methods affect the quality of recycled bricks and concrete
Assess whether recycled aerated bricks can successfully replace traditional materials in new brick products
Kevin Zhang
Shuxi Wang
This research project, led by RMIT in partnership with Shenzhen Yuezhong Green Building Sc-Tech Development Co Ltd, is focused on finding a circular economy solution for construction and demolition waste by recycling aerated concrete (AAC) bricks into new construction materials. Over the past year, strong progress has been made on the first two research goals: improving how AAC bricks are crushed and milled, and developing models to guide this process. Despite challenges like equipment shortages and lab closures, one of the key objectives has already resulted in a completed journal paper. Ongoing lab experiments are helping to finalise testing. The project team has also built connections with industry partners in both Australia and China, and the research has been shared at an international academic conference, helping to expand collaboration and interest in the work.
Access to industry and government funding for circular economy innovation
Practical and valuable application in turning building waste into new sustainable products
Strong potential for collaboration with industry
CRIOCOM International Conference in Xi’an China – Presentation
RMIT Seminar