Review of research on recycling of waste materials to produce bricks through firing

Abstract

This paper presents a review of global research on the use of waste materials for production of ceramic building bricks through firing. Main objectives of the directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on waste materials and recycling thereof have been presented herein. Brick production technologies, that have been developed, contribute to improving the natural environment due to the use of waste materials in these technologies. The concept of production of ceramic materials based on waste materials aims at raising awareness with respect to energy saving and environmental protection.