Type IL cement, also known as Portland-Limestone Cement (PLC), offers significant environmental benefits compared to other types of cement. Primarily, Type IL cement integrates a higher percentage of limestone into the cement mix, which results in a lower carbon footprint during its production. This reduction is primarily due to the decreased need for clinker, the component in cement production that requires the most energy and releases the most carbon dioxide (CO2). Research from various studies highlights that Type IL cement can maintain comparable performance characteristics to traditional Portland cement while significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption. For example, a study from Louisiana demonstrated that Type IL cement showed less shrinkage and comparable compressive and flexural strengths to Type I cement, supporting its use in various construction applications (Rupnow & Icenogle, 2015). Furthermore, blending materials such as granulated copper slag with cement, as studied in China, showed a reduction in abiotic depletion and overall environmental impact (Zhang et al., 2022). Overall, these properties make Type IL cement a more sustainable choice for modern construction needs.
| Serial Number | Paper Title | Insight | Citation Count |
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| 1 | Environmental Benefit Assessment of Blended Cement with Modified Granulated Copper Slag (Zhang et al., 2022) | This paper investigates the environmental impact of using modified granulated copper slag in blended cement, showing a reduction in environmental impact, including a significant decrease in global warming potential. | 3 |
| 2 | Environmental benefits of innovative photocatalytic cementitious road materials (Guerrini et al., 2012) | Discusses the development of photocatalytic cementitious road materials that improve air quality by reducing nitrogen oxides through the inclusion of titanium dioxide, highlighting a significant reduction in air pollutants. | 4 |
| 3 | Building environment-friendly cement (Zhou Bao, 2017) | Describes a type of cement made from industrial waste that turns waste into wealth and provides both economic and environmental benefits, emphasizing the recycling aspect of cement production. | 1 |
| 4 | Louisiana’s Laboratory Experience with Type IL Portland Cement (Rupnow & Icenogle, 2015) | Details the research on Type IL cement in Louisiana, demonstrating its comparable strength properties to Type I cement and its reduced shrinkage, advocating for its use in all applications in Louisiana. | – |
| 5 | Ecologically healthy environment-friendly cement (Cheng et al., 2016) | Focuses on a variety of environment-friendly cements with additional health benefits such as releasing oxygen and negative ions, offering health and environmental advantages beyond traditional cement applications. | 2 |