Abstract
The negative health effects of cement plant exposure are well-known in industrial settings, but they are less well-known among the general public who live near plants. The broad objective of the review was to provide a detailed systematic analysis of the global situation of the cement industry, including generation, pollution, impact on the natural ecosystem, technological and process improvements, sustainable models, the latest laws, challenges, needs, and ways forward. As an initial evaluation, a list of critical keywords was compiled, and a search of all accessible databases was conducted (i.e., Scopus, Web of Knowledge, Google Scholar). The manuscripts published in the journal between 2011 and 2021 were included. According to the findings, India is the second largest cement producer after China, with an installed capacity of 537 million tonnes and around 7.1 percent of the world’s production, up from 337.32 million tonnes in 2019. NOx, SOx, CO, CO2, H2S, VOCs, dioxins, furans, and particulate matter are all common air pollutants from cement manufacturing. Other sources of dust particles include quarrying, blasting, drilling, trucking, cement plants, fuel production, packaging, path cleaning, and slabs. Other methods of reduction play an important part in decreasing industrial emissions, resulting in lower carbon and more sustainable products. The decision-making trial, in conjunction with the DEMATEL evaluation laboratory and the analytical hierarchy process (AHP) technique, will aid in determining the priority of climate alteration and mitigation options. Furthermore, employing sustainable techniques and technology, switching to alternative fuels will save 12% of total CO2 emissions by 2050.
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The authors are grateful to Mansarovar Global University, Sehore, Madhya Pradesh, India, and CES Analytical and Research Services India Pvt. Ltd. (Formerly known as Creative Enviro Services), Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India, for their support and cooperation. We are also thankful to our laboratory colleagues and research staff members for their constructive advice and help.
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Mishra, U.C., Sarsaiya, S. & Gupta, A. A systematic review on the impact of cement industries on the natural environment. Environ Sci Pollut Res 29, 18440–18451 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-022-18672-7
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