Evaluation of Molasses in Civil Engineering Works: A Review

Authors : Melih Şahinöz

Pages : 117-141

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Publication Date : 2024-12-31

Article Type : Review Paper

Abstract :In this review study, the potential of employing molasses in civil engineering work was investigated in detail. Molasses material is used in a wide variety of industries, such as pharmaceuticals, chemicals, paper, and fertilizers. The increasing population and growing construction sector gradually increase the need for raw materials. In addition, molasses produced during the sugar production process increase environmental pollution and operating costs. The aim of this study is to explain that molasses material can be used as an alternative raw material source in the construction industry. Furthermore, it is able to establish an economic relationship between different industries, such as construction and the sugar sector. In this study, literature studies on molasses-containing asphalt, construction materials, ground works, and cementitious materials were examined. As a result of the study, it was determined that molasses was generally used as a replacement material instead of synthetic and petroleum-based materials. Accordingly, molasses material can be a valuable raw material source for the construction sector of countries that are foreign-dependent, especially in terms of crude oil and chemical materials. In addition, molasses has been determined to reduce construction costs and improve material properties. This situation provides a significant competitive advantage to the construction sector. Additionally, sustainable environmental protection can be achieved by using molasses in the production of eco-friendly construction materials. Molasses is suggested to be used in civil engineering works in terms of cost and material performance.
Keywords : Melas, Yapı malzemeleri, Zemin çalışması, Asfalt, Çimentolu malzemeler