AI-based carbon emission forecast and mitigation framework using recycled concrete aggregates: A sustainable approach for the construction industry

Sayali Sandbhor; Sayali Apte; Vaishnavi Dabir; Ketan Kotecha; Rajkumar Balasubramaniyan; Tanupriya Choudhury; Sayali Sandbhor; Sayali Apte; Vaishnavi Dabir; Ketan Kotecha; Rajkumar Balasubramaniyan; Tanupriya Choudhury

doi:10.3934/environsci.2023048

AIMS Environmental Science

2023, Volume 10, Issue 6: 894-910. doi: 10.3934/environsci.2023048

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AI-based carbon emission forecast and mitigation framework using recycled concrete aggregates: A sustainable approach for the construction industry

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Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune, 412115, Maharashtra, India
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Symbiosis Centre for Applied Artificial Intelligence, Pune, 412115, Maharashtra, India
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Integrative Design Solutions Private Limited, New Delhi, India
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Graphic Era (Deemed to be University), Dehradun, 248002, Uttarakhand, India

Received: 17 November 2023 Revised: 11 December 2023 Accepted: 12 December 2023 Published: 26 December 2023

The cement industry's carbon emissions present a major global challenge, particularly the increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO₂) levels. The concrete industry is responsible for a significant portion of these emissions, accounting for approximately 5–9% of the total emissions. This underscores the urgent need for effective strategies to curb carbon emissions. In this work, we propose to use artificial intelligence (AI) to predict future emission trends by performing a detailed analysis of cement industry's CO₂ emissions data. The AI predictive model shows a significant increase in overall carbon emissions from the cement sector which is attributed to population growth and increased demand for housing and infrastructure. To address this issue, we propose a framework that emphasizes on implementing carbon sequestration through reuse of construction and demolition (C & D) waste by using recycled aggregates. The paper proposes a framework addressing carbon sequestration through use of C & D waste. The framework is applied specifically to Maharashtra State in India to calculate the potential reduction in carbon emissions by construction industry resulting from recycled aggregates. The study reveals a projected saving of 24% in carbon emissions by adopting the suggested framework. The process and outcomes of the study aim to address the concerns of climate change through reduced carbon emissions in the construction industry promoting recycle and reuse of construction waste.
- carbon footprint,
- cement industry,
- prediction,
- carbon compensation,
- SDGs
Citation: Sayali Sandbhor, Sayali Apte, Vaishnavi Dabir, Ketan Kotecha, Rajkumar Balasubramaniyan, Tanupriya Choudhury. AI-based carbon emission forecast and mitigation framework using recycled concrete aggregates: A sustainable approach for the construction industry[J]. AIMS Environmental Science, 2023, 10(6): 894-910. doi: 10.3934/environsci.2023048

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Abstract

The cement industry's carbon emissions present a major global challenge, particularly the increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO₂) levels. The concrete industry is responsible for a significant portion of these emissions, accounting for approximately 5–9% of the total emissions. This underscores the urgent need for effective strategies to curb carbon emissions. In this work, we propose to use artificial intelligence (AI) to predict future emission trends by performing a detailed analysis of cement industry's CO₂ emissions data. The AI predictive model shows a significant increase in overall carbon emissions from the cement sector which is attributed to population growth and increased demand for housing and infrastructure. To address this issue, we propose a framework that emphasizes on implementing carbon sequestration through reuse of construction and demolition (C & D) waste by using recycled aggregates. The paper proposes a framework addressing carbon sequestration through use of C & D waste. The framework is applied specifically to Maharashtra State in India to calculate the potential reduction in carbon emissions by construction industry resulting from recycled aggregates. The study reveals a projected saving of 24% in carbon emissions by adopting the suggested framework. The process and outcomes of the study aim to address the concerns of climate change through reduced carbon emissions in the construction industry promoting recycle and reuse of construction waste.

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