Valorization of Medical Waste in Cement-Based Construction Materials: A Systematic Review

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dc.article.number1643
dc.catalogadoryvc
dc.contributor.authorMurillo, M.
dc.contributor.authorManzano, S.
dc.contributor.authorSilva Urrego, Yimmy Fernando
dc.contributor.authorBurbano García, Claudia Patricia
dc.contributor.authorAraya Letelier, Gerardo Andrés
dc.date.accessioned2025-05-20T22:11:37Z
dc.date.available2025-05-20T22:11:37Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.description.abstractWorldwide, the healthcare industry produces massive quantities of medical waste (MW), most of which is incinerated, releasing large quantities of dioxins, mercury, and other pollutants. Despite this, only a limited number of studies have explored the incorporation of MW into construction materials, with a special focus on cement-based construction materials (CB-CMs). However, to the best of the authors’ knowledge, no existing review formally structures, summarizes, correlates, and discusses the findings of previous studies on MW in CB-CMs to encourage further research and applications of this promising alternative. Therefore, the added value of this study lies in providing an innovative and critical analysis of existing research on the use of MW in CB-CMs, consolidating and evaluating dispersed findings through a systematic literature review, enhancing understanding of the topic, and identifying knowledge gaps to guide future research. A robust systematic literature review was conducted, encompassing 40 peer-reviewed research articles, retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection database. The methodology involved a three-stage process: a descriptive analysis of the included articles, the identification and synthesis of key thematic areas, and a critical evaluation of the data to ensure a rigorous and systematic report. The selection criteria prioritized peer-reviewed research articles in English with full text availability published in the last 7 years, explicitly excluding conference papers, book chapters, short reports, and articles not meeting the language or accessibility requirements. The results indicate that the influence of MW in CB-CM varies significantly. For example, while the incorporation of face masks as fiber reinforcement in concrete generally enhances its mechanical and durability properties, the use of gloves is less effective and not always recommended. Finally, it was found that further research is needed in this field due to its novelty.
dc.fechaingreso.objetodigital2025-05-20
dc.fuente.origenORCID
dc.identifier.doi10.3390/buildings15101643
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15101643
dc.identifier.urihttps://repositorio.uc.cl/handle/11534/104425
dc.information.autorucEscuela de Construcción Civil; Araya Letelier, Gerardo Andrés; 0000-0003-4252-1341; 124980
dc.information.autorucEscuela de Ingeniería; Burbano García, Claudia Patricia; S/I; 1102618
dc.information.autorucEscuela de Construcción Civil; Silva Urrego, Yimmy Fernando; 0000-0003-3888-457X; 1197383
dc.issue.numero10
dc.language.isoen
dc.nota.accesocontenido completo
dc.revistaBuildings
dc.rightsacceso abierto
dc.rights.licenseCC BY Atribución/Reconocimiento 4.0 Internacional
dc.rights.urihttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.es
dc.subjectConstruction materials
dc.subjectClinical waste valorization
dc.subjectWaste recycling
dc.subject.ddc620
dc.subject.deweyIngenieríaes_ES
dc.titleValorization of Medical Waste in Cement-Based Construction Materials: A Systematic Review
dc.typeartículo
dc.volumen15
sipa.codpersvinculados124980
sipa.codpersvinculados1102618
sipa.codpersvinculados1197383
sipa.trazabilidadORCID;2025-05-19
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