Physico-mechanical properties of geopolymers prepared with the partial incorporation of ceramic wastes

Autor: T. P. P. Coelho, B. P. Bezerra, J. R. Verza, A. P. Luz, M. R. Morelli
Jazyk: English<br />Portuguese
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Cerâmica, Vol 69, Iss 392, Pp 266-271 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1678-4553
0366-6913
DOI: 10.1590/0366-69132024703923499
Popis: Abstract The utilization of waste or by-products in geopolymers is an effective strategy that contributes to the development of more sustainable ceramics. The present study aimed to evaluate the physico-mechanical properties of compositions prepared by partially replacing aluminosilicate precursors (metakaolin or calcined diatomite) with solid wastes (granite, roof tile chamotte, or glass powder) at contents of 10, 20, and 40 wt%. Geopolymers were synthesized by blending the solid raw materials (precursor+wastes) with an alkaline activating solution comprising NaOH and colloidal silica suspension. The samples were cured at 40 °C for 24 h, and the following analyses were conducted: elastic modulus, compressive strength, porosity, density, X-ray diffraction, and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy measurements. The results demonstrated that the formulation containing 10 wt% of chamotte exhibited the best performance, showing a remarkable mechanical strength of 31.7 MPa after one day of curing. Therefore, by incorporating waste materials into geopolymers, not only can the environmental impact be minimized, but it also presents an opportunity to utilize resources that would otherwise go to waste.
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