摘要 |
A method of manufacturing a lightweight material is provided. The method comprises a) dispersing a solid waste comprising at least one of a contaminated solid waste, marine clay, mud, waste glass, or ash obtained from incineration of waste in an aqueous reagent to form a dispersion; b) mixing the dispersion with an additive comprising a foaming agent and a metal silicate to form a mixture; and c) curing the mixture to obtain the lightweight material. A lightweight material manufactured by the method, and use of the method in the manufacture of a lightweight aggregate, a thermal insulative panel, a lightweight partition wall, or a lightweight brick are also provided. |