Review of Solid Waste Resource Utilization for Brick-making

The utilization of solid waste resources is an essential strategy in the pursuit of sustainable development. Among the various techniques used for solid waste treatment, brick-making technology stands out as a key approach to facilitate the utilization of solid waste resources. This article provides a comprehensive review and summary of the recent research progress in the field of solid waste resource utilization for brick-making. It mainly focuses on the current state and technological advancements in brick-making using solid waste. Considering the influence of different external factors and variations in brick-making raw materials, this study employs the Citespace software to conduct co-word and clustering analysis, with “resource utilization” as the primary keyword. Furthermore, it introduces the brick-making technology utilizing sludge and red mud as raw materials, while also elaborating on advanced techniques and practical experiences in utilizing industrial and urban solid waste as raw materials. Additionally, the article presents an overview of the key development trends in this field and puts forward several recommendations for future research to aid designers in furthering their investigation.