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@article{178121,
        author = {mohammed jalal uddin and abdul raheem and mohd faisal and mohd zakriya khan abdul rawoof},
        title = {3D Concrete Printing: Recent Progress, Applications, Challenges, and Role in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {12},
        pages = {3772-3780},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=178121},
        abstract = {This work explores the role of 3D concrete printing (3DCP) in achieving the relevant sustainable development goals (SDGs) that were set out by the United Nations. The study focuses on the recent progress and limitations of the three dominant types of cementitious mixtures, ordinary Portland cement (OPC), recycled aggregate-based cement, and geopolymers, and real-world applications for 3DCP. The study reveals that 3DCP has a significant advantage in terms of cost, with a potential to save around 78% and 60% of the costs associated with conventional construction methods and labor, respectively. Moreover, 3DCP consumes less water than conventional construction methods, with a water usage reduction of 20%. Additionally, it was found that 3DCP is on track to reduce the global energy utilization by 5% by the year 2025. Even though 3DCP bears a lower climate change impact, there is still work to be done to improve its sustainability.},
        keywords = {3D printing; cement; applications; challenges and barriers; sustainable development goals.},
        month = {May},
        }