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GGBS and reducing global warming - the albedo effect

Authors :
Seymour, Peter
O'Flynn, David
O'Connor, Ciara
Source :
World Cement. Dec, 2009, Vol. 40 Issue 12, p46, 5 p.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

Global warming reduction can be realized by using ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS) concrete that can lighten and increase the albedo of surfaces. Higher albedo means that reflected solar energy is bounced back into the outer space. How GGBS-related global warming reduction is expressed in terms of carbon dioxide emission is also discussed.

Subjects

Subjects :
Atmospheric carbon dioxide -- Analysis
Emissions (Pollution) -- Analysis
Global warming -- Control
Slag cement -- Innovations
Slag cement -- Environmental aspects
Slag cement -- Optical properties
Albedo -- Analysis
Business
Business, international
Construction and materials industries

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02636050
Volume :
40
Issue :
12
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
World Cement
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.217646711

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