Engineering, Building and Construction, Multidisciplinary
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Scopus Publications
Multifunctional mortars incorporating granite powder and ZnO microparticles: Synergistic approach to mechanical strength, photocatalytic and antimicrobial activity Pollyana Saori Shimada, Maryane Pipino Beraldo de Almeida, Lucas Henrique Pereira Silva, Fábio Friol Guedes de Paiva, João Gabriel Katsumi Utimura Zorzatto, Jacqueline Roberta Tamashiro, Keurison Figueredo Magalhães, Angela Kinoshita Catalysis Today, 2026 The accumulation of waste produced by stone-cutting industries poses a significant environmental challenge, while the construction sector negatively impacts the environment due to the intensive extraction of natural resources. In this context, integrating these two demands represents a sustainable solution, promoting a responsible approach to civil construction and energy efficiency. In addition, nanotechnology offers pathways for developing multifunctional materials combining mechanical, photocatalytic, and antimicrobial properties. This study investigates sustainable mortars incorporating granite powder as a partial replacement for natural sand, reducing natural aggregate consumption and promoting the reuse of industrial by-products. Additionally, zinc oxide microparticles (ZnO-MPs) were used as functional additives. Mortar mixtures containing 15% and 30% of granite powder and 0.33% of ZnO-MPs were prepared and evaluated. Photocatalytic capacity performance was assessed by methylene blue degradation, and antibacterial activity by the inactivation of Staphylococcus aureus . The results showed that replacing sand with 30% granite powder and incorporating 0.33% ZnO-MPs increased compressive strength by 33%, attributed to the microstructural densification and reduced pore volume provided by ZnO-MPs. These enhancements contribute to greater durability and reduced maintenance costs. The GP–ZnO-MP composite achieved 95% dye degradation under solar irradiation and exhibited antibacterial performance. Overall, the results demonstrate the synergistic potential of combining mineral waste and ZnO particles to produce eco-efficient mortars with structural, photocatalytic, and hygienic functionalities aligned with sustainable and circular construction principles. This innovative material shows potential for future applications in water and wastewater treatment. • Granite Powder replaced natural sand enhancing compressive strength by 33%. • Granite Powder–ZnO composites achieved 95% dye degradation under solar light. • ZnO microparticles densified the matrix and improved hydration kinetics. • Mortars exhibited significant antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus . • Recycling waste in construction boosts energy efficiency of the overall process
Self-cleaning gypsum with nanoparticles - systematic literature review Alex Ramos da Silva, Fábio Friol Guedes de Paiva, Lucas Henrique Pereira Silva, Lays da Silva Sá Gomes, Maryane Pipino Beraldo de Almeida, Jacqueline Roberta Tamashiro, Angela Kinoshita Nanotechnology for Environmental Engineering, 2026
Enhancing the durability of cementitious composites with bamboo leaf ash Lucas Henrique Pereira Silva, Fabio Friol Guedes de Paiva, Jacqueline Roberta Tamashiro, Miguel Angel de la Rubia, Angela Kinoshita, Amparo Moragues Terrades European Journal of Environmental and Civil Engineering, 2026
Basalt Rock Powder in Cementitious Materials: A Systematic Review Maryane Pipino Beraldo Almeida, Lays da Silva Sá Gomes, Alex Ramos Silva, Jacqueline Roberta Tamashiro, Fábio Friol Guedes Paiva, Lucas Henrique Pereira Silva, Angela Kinoshita Resources, 2025 Concrete and mortar production consumes significant natural resources, leading to environmental concerns and sustainability challenges. Sustainable alternatives, such as industrial byproducts, have been explored to replace clinkers and aggregates. Basalt rock powder (BRP) is a promising option due to its physical and chemical properties, including its better particle size distribution and compatibility with cementitious composites, and studies have highlighted its pozzolanic activity and its potential to improve mechanical properties (compressive strength, flexural strength, and durability). Reusing rock dust as a raw material could transform it into a mineral byproduct, benefiting the new material and reducing waste volumes. This article presents a systematic literature review on the use of BRP in construction materials, conducted using the Scopus, ScienceDirect, PubMed, and Web of Science databases and following the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) procedures. The search resulted in 787 articles (up to December 2024) and, after the screening process, 17 met the inclusion criteria. From the selected articles, information regarding the utilization of this waste product; its influence on mechanical properties, pozzolanic activity, and durability; and the sustainability associated with its use was compiled. The risk of bias was low as the search was comprehensive, all the papers were peer-reviewed, and all authors reviewed the papers independently. In conclusion, the studies demonstrate the potential of using BRP as a component of cementitious materials, indicating it as a possible innovative solution to the current challenges in the construction industry.
Durability Assessment of Binary and Ternary Eco-Friendly Mortars with Low Cement Content Lucas Henrique Pereira Silva, Jacqueline Roberta Tamashiro, Fabio Friol Guedes de Paiva, João Henrique da Silva Rego, Miguel Angel de la Rubia, Angela Kinoshita, Amparo Moragues Terrades Solids, 2025 Global cement manufacturing generated 1.6 billion metric tons of CO2 in 2022 and relies heavily on non-renewable raw materials. Utilizing agro-industrial waste as supplementary cementitious material (SCM) can help mitigate the demand for these resources. SCMs have been integrated into cement production to deliver both technical and environmental benefits to mortars and concrete. This study examines mortar blends containing blast furnace slag (BFS), Brazilian calcined clay (BCC), and bamboo leaf ash (BLA). While BFS and BCC are already established in the cement industry, recent research has highlighted BLA as a promising pozzolanic material. The SCMs were characterized, and mortars were produced to assess their flexural and compressive strength, as well as durability indicators such as electrical resistivity, chloride diffusion, migration coefficient, and carbonation resistance. The findings reveal significant performance enhancements. Partial cement replacement (20% and 40%) maintained the strength of both binary and ternary mortars, demonstrating statistical equivalence to the reference mortar (p > 0.05). It also contributed to an improved pore structure, reducing the migration coefficient by up to four times in the 20BLA20BCC mix (which replaces 20% of cement with BLA and 20% with BCC) compared to the reference mix. Chemically, the SCMs enhanced the chloride-binding capacity of the cementitious matrix by up to seven times in the case of the 20BCC mortar, thereby improving its durability. Therefore, all tested compositions—binary and ternary—showed mechanical and durability advantages over the reference while also contributing to the reduction in environmental impacts associated with the cement industry.
Mortar functionalized with silver nanoparticles for antifungal activity Fábio Friol Guedes de Paiva, Jacqueline Roberta Tamashiro, Lucas Henrique Pereira Silva, Laira Sabrina Rosa dos Santos, Jaqueline Stabile Gouveia, Aroldo Geraldo Magdalena, Oswaldo Baffa, Regina Helena Pires, Angela Kinoshita Journal of Building Engineering, 2024
Bamboo as a Sustainable Building Material Lucas Henrique Pereira Silva, Fábio Friol Guedes de Paiva, Jacqueline Roberta Tamashiro, Maryane Pipino Beraldo de Almeida, Vitor Peixoto Klienchen de Maria, Vivian Monise Alves de Oliveira, Angela Kinoshita Environmental Footprints and Eco Design of Products and Processes, 2023
Bamboo leaf ash for use as mineral addition with Portland cement Lucas Henrique Pereira Silva, Jacqueline Roberta Tamashiro, Fábio Friol Guedes de Paiva, Luis Fernando dos Santos, Silvio Rainho Teixeira, Angela Kinoshita, Patricia Alexandra Antunes Journal of Building Engineering, 2021
Enhancing the durability of cementitious composites with bamboo leaf ash LHP Silva, FFG de Paiva, JR Tamashiro, MA de la Rubia, A Kinoshita, ... European Journal of Environmental and Civil Engineering 30 (1), 2634099 , 2026 2026
Self-cleaning gypsum with nanoparticles-systematic literature review A Ramos da Silva, F Friol Guedes de Paiva, LH Pereira Silva, ... Nanotechnology for Environmental Engineering 11 (1), 4 , 2026 2026
Multifunctional mortars incorporating granite powder and ZnO microparticles: Synergistic approach to mechanical strength, photocatalytic and antimicrobial activity PS Shimada, MPB de Almeida, LHP Silva, FFG de Paiva, JGKU Zorzatto, ... Catalysis Today, 115741 , 2026 2026
Aplicação Fotocatalítica do Pó de Rocha Basáltica na Degradação de Corantes MPB de Almeida, LSS Gomes, JR Tamashiro, AR da Silva, LHP Silva, ... 23º CBCAT–Congresso Brasileiro de Catalise 1 (1) , 2025 2025
Desempenho Fotocatalítico de Nanopartículas Magnéticas de Fe3O4-ZnO e Fe3O4-ZnO/látex na Degradação do Corante Azul de Metileno L Gomes, M Almeida, J Tamashiro, F Paiva, A Kinoshita 23º CBCAT–Congresso Brasileiro de Catalise 1 (1) , 2025 2025
Durability Assessment of Binary and Ternary Eco-Friendly Mortars with Low Cement Content LHP Silva, JR Tamashiro, FFG de Paiva, JH da Silva Rego, ... Solids 6 (2), 28 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Basalt Rock Powder in Cementitious Materials: A Systematic Review MPB Almeida, LSS Gomes, AR Silva, JR Tamashiro, FFG Paiva, ... Resources 14 (6), 86 , 2025 2025 Citations: 6
Mortar functionalized with silver nanoparticles for antifungal activity FFG de Paiva, JR Tamashiro, LHP Silva, LSR dos Santos, JS Gouveia, ... Journal of Building Engineering 92, 109727 , 2024 2024 Citations: 3
Environmental assessment and durability performance of cement mortar incorporating sugarcane vinasse in replacement of water FFG de Paiva, LF Dos Santos, JR Tamashiro, LHP Silva, SR Teixeira, ... Environmental Science and Pollution Research 31 (12), 17690-17705 , 2024 2024 Citations: 2
Advances in ZnO nanoparticles in building material: Antimicrobial and photocatalytic applications–Systematic literature review VPK de Maria, FFG de Paiva, JR Tamashiro, LHP Silva, G da Silva Pinho, ... Construction and Building Materials 417, 135337 , 2024 2024 Citations: 47
INTEGRAÇÃO URBANA SUSTENTÁVEL: O PAPEL DA CAMINHABILIDADE E DAS ÁREAS VERDES NA QUALIDADE DE VIDA MC Sant’Ana, ARA Arana, DV Moris, JR Tamashiro, KS Ribeiro, ... DINÂMICAS SOCIOAMBIENTAIS EM BRASÍLIA-DF: UM OLHAR SUSTENTÁVEL 1, 142-152 , 2024 2024
O PAPEL MÚLTIPLO DOS PARQUES ECOLÓGICOS: PARQUE ECOLÓGICO DO GAMA-DF EMB de Pina, JR Tamashiro, FFG de Paiva, A Kinoshita 2024
REGULARIZAÇÃO EDILÍCIA E FUNÇÃO SOCIOAMBIENTAL DA PROPRIEDADE: PERSPECTIVAS DE SUSTENTABILIDADE NO DISTRITO FEDERAL FJC Pinheiro, AMO Kinoshita, JR Tamashiro, LP Osco DINÂMICAS SOCIOAMBIENTAIS EM BRASÍLIA-DF: UM OLHAR SUSTENTÁVEL 1, 224-240 , 2024 2024
SUSTENTABILIDADE EM FOCO: ESTUDO DOS IMPACTOS AMBIENTAIS DA RODOVIA DF-003 SS Martins Universidade do Oeste Paulista , 2024 2024
Doping engineering for controlled hydration and mechanical properties in Portland cement mortar with ultra-low ZnO concentration JR Tamashiro, MA de la Rubia, F Rubio-Marcos, RE Rojas-Hernandez, ... Journal of Building Engineering 78, 107748 , 2023 2023 Citations: 10
Análise e critérios de regulamentação técnica de tijolos cerâmicos produzidos em Presidente Epitácio, SP LHP Silva, JR Tamashiro Exacta 21 (3), 792-803 , 2023 2023 Citations: 2
Doping engineering for controlled hydration and mechanical properties in Portland cement mortar with ultra-low ZnO concentration J Roberta Tamashiro, MÁ Rubia, F Rubio Marcos, RE Rojas-Hernández, ... Elsevier BV , 2023 2023
Potential of bamboo leaf ash as supplementary binder materials-a systematic literature review LHP Silva, FFG de Paiva, JR Tamashiro, A Kinoshita Journal of Building Engineering 71, 106547 , 2023 2023 Citations: 42
ANALYSIS AND CRITERIA FOR TECHNICAL REGULATION OF CERAMIC BRICKS PRODUCED IN PRESIDENTE EPITACIO, SP/ANALISE E CRITERIOS DE REGULAMENTACAO TECNICA DE TIJOLOS CERAMICOS … LHP Silva, JR Tamashiro Revista Exacta 21 (3), 792-804 , 2023 2023
Use of blast furnace slag in cementitious materials for pavements-Systematic literature review and eco-efficiency LHP Silva, V Nehring, FFG de Paiva, JR Tamashiro, AP Galvín, ... Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy 33, 101030 , 2023 2023 Citations: 35
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Utilization of inorganic solid wastes in cementitious materials–A systematic literature review FFG de Paiva, JR Tamashiro, LHP Silva, A Kinoshita Construction and Building Materials 285, 122833 , 2021 2021 Citations: 88
Bamboo leaf ash for use as mineral addition with Portland cement LHP Silva, JR Tamashiro, FFG de Paiva, LF dos Santos, SR Teixeira, ... Journal of Building Engineering 42, 102769 , 2021 2021 Citations: 84
Advances in ZnO nanoparticles in building material: Antimicrobial and photocatalytic applications–Systematic literature review VPK de Maria, FFG de Paiva, JR Tamashiro, LHP Silva, G da Silva Pinho, ... Construction and Building Materials 417, 135337 , 2024 2024 Citations: 47
Potential of bamboo leaf ash as supplementary binder materials-a systematic literature review LHP Silva, FFG de Paiva, JR Tamashiro, A Kinoshita Journal of Building Engineering 71, 106547 , 2023 2023 Citations: 42
Use of blast furnace slag in cementitious materials for pavements-Systematic literature review and eco-efficiency LHP Silva, V Nehring, FFG de Paiva, JR Tamashiro, AP Galvín, ... Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy 33, 101030 , 2023 2023 Citations: 35
Performance on bone regeneration of a silver nanoparticle delivery system based on natural rubber membrane NRL-AgNP L Marques, G Martinez, É Guidelli, J Tamashiro, R Segato, SLM Payão, ... Coatings 10 (4), 323 , 2020 2020 Citations: 32
Compressive resistance of concrete produced with recycled concrete aggregate and sugarcane vinasse waste-water JR Tamashiro, A Kinoshita, LHP Silva, FFG de Paiva, PA Antunes, ... Cleaner Engineering and Technology 6, 100362 , 2022 2022 Citations: 20
Treatment of Sugarcane Vinasse Using Heterogeneous Photocatalysis with Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles AK Jacqueline Roberta Tamashiro, Iara Souza Lima, Fábio Friol Guedes de ... https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/14/23/16052 14 (23), 16052 , 2022 2022 Citations: 17
Bamboo as a sustainable building material LHP Silva, FFG de Paiva, JR Tamashiro, MPB de Almeida, VPK de Maria, ... Bamboo and Sustainable Construction, 1-23 , 2023 2023 Citations: 12
Effect of phenolic resin content in waste foundry sand on mechanical properties of cement mortars and leaching of phenols behaviour FFG de Paiva, LF dos Santos, JR Tamashiro, LHP Silva, SR Teixeira, ... Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy 31, 100955 , 2023 2023 Citations: 11
Doping engineering for controlled hydration and mechanical properties in Portland cement mortar with ultra-low ZnO concentration JR Tamashiro, MA de la Rubia, F Rubio-Marcos, RE Rojas-Hernandez, ... Journal of Building Engineering 78, 107748 , 2023 2023 Citations: 10
Recycling of bamboo leaves and use as pozzolanic material to mitigate degradation of cementitious composites V Nehring, LHP Silva, VPK de Maria, FFG de Paiva, JR Tamashiro, ... Cleaner Waste Systems 3, 100053 , 2022 2022 Citations: 10
Treatment of agro-industrial effluents with silver nanoparticles to reduce chemical oxygen demand and microorganisms LSR dos Santos, JR Tamashiro, DS Zanelotti, LHP Silva, FFG de Paiva, ... Cleaner Waste Systems 3, 100058 , 2022 2022 Citations: 7
Caracterização da cinza de forno de olaria para aplicação em cimento pozolânico LHP Silva, JR Tamashiro, PA Antunes, DR Pereira Matéria (Rio de Janeiro) 25, e-12567 , 2020 2020 Citations: 7
Basalt Rock Powder in Cementitious Materials: A Systematic Review MPB Almeida, LSS Gomes, AR Silva, JR Tamashiro, FFG Paiva, ... Resources 14 (6), 86 , 2025 2025 Citations: 6
Bamboo and Sustainable Construction FL Palombini, FM Nogueira Springer , 2023 2023 Citations: 6
Influência de materiais recicláveis e vinhaça da cana de açúcar na resistência mecânica de tijolos ecológicos MEC Tosello, JR Tamashiro, LHP Silva, PA Antunes, RD Simões Research, Society and Development 10 (2), e56910212911-e56910212911 , 2021 2021 Citations: 6
Nanopartículas de dióxido de titânio e óxido de zinco: síntese, caracterização e ação fotocatalítica em efluentes industriais NM Pavani, DÂ Macena, JR Tamashiro, LHP Silva, MPB de Almeida, ... Colloquium Exactarum. ISSN: 2178-8332 14 (1), 185-192 , 2022 2022 Citations: 4
Mortar functionalized with silver nanoparticles for antifungal activity FFG de Paiva, JR Tamashiro, LHP Silva, LSR dos Santos, JS Gouveia, ... Journal of Building Engineering 92, 109727 , 2024 2024 Citations: 3
Utilização da escória de alto forno em materiais cimentícios V Nehring, L Silva, JR Tamashiro, F Guedes de Paiva, IM da Silva, ... A Construçao Civil: em uma perspetivas económica, ambiental e social. Brasil … , 2021 2021 Citations: 3
