Islamabad, Mar 12 2025: A new China-Pakistan Highway joint research initiative has been launched to explore sustainable solutions for the reuse of bulk industrial solid waste and desert sand, contributing to environmentally friendly development.
The collaborative agreement was signed between Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology (XAUAT), Shihezi University (SHZU), Karakoram International University (KIU), and Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps Highway Science and Technology Co., Ltd.
According to China Economic Net (CEN), the core focus of this partnership is the “Research and Application of Key Technologies for Solid Waste-Based Green and Low-Carbon Fluidized Solidified Soil.”
Given the geographical conditions of Xinjiang, the research seeks to develop high-performance cementitious materials using industrial solid waste.
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These materials will be utilized to enhance desert sand properties, leading to the production of green and low-carbon fluidized solidified soil.
This initiative is expected to provide multiple benefits, including lowering solid waste disposal costs, reducing transportation expenses for engineering spoil, and minimizing overall construction expenditures.
Additionally, it will enable the commercial utilization of industrial solid waste, turning waste materials into valuable resources.
Under the agreement, all four collaborating institutions will pool their expertise to advance scientific research, talent development, and technology transfer in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance.
This new China-Pakistan Highway research partnership represents a major step towards sustainable engineering solutions, reinforcing both countries’ commitment to eco-friendly development and innovation in construction technologies.
