scholarly journals Agricultural Residues of Lignocellulosic Materials in Cement Composites

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (22) ◽  
pp. 8019
Author(s):  
Patrícia Ferreira Ponciano Ferraz ◽  
Rafael Farinassi Mendes ◽  
Diego Bedin Marin ◽  
Juliana Lobo Paes ◽  
Daiane Cecchin ◽  
...  

Lignocellulosic material residues in cement composites are a favourable option for new fibre cement formulations in building materials, because they combine good mechanical properties with low density. This study aimed to evaluate the chemical, physical, anatomical, and mechanical properties of five cement panels reinforced with the following lignocellulosic materials: eucalyptus, sugarcane bagasse, coconut shell, coffee husk, and banana pseudostem. Lignocellulosic cement panels were produced with each lignocellulosic material residue, and three replicates of each type of lignocellulosic material were examined (15 panels in total). The lignin, extractives, ash, and holocellulose were examined. After 28 days of composite curing, the following physical properties of the panels were evaluated: density, porosity, water absorption after immersion for 2 and 24 h, and thickness swelling after immersion for 2 and 24 h. Mechanical tests (compression strength, internal bonding, modulus of rupture, and modulus of elasticity) were performed before and after the accelerated ageing test with a universal testing machine. Scanning electron microscopy and supervised image classification were performed to investigate the morphologies of the different materials and the filler/matrix interfaces. Eucalyptus and sugarcane panels had the best results in terms of the evaluated properties and thus, could potentially be used as non-structural walls. However, banana pseudostem, coconut shell, and coffee husk panels had the worst results and therefore, under these conditions, should not be used in building.

Author(s):  
Viola Hospodarova ◽  
Nadezda Stevulova ◽  
Vojtech Vaclavik ◽  
Tomas Dvorsky ◽  
Jaroslav Briancin

Nowadays, construction sector is focusing in developing sustainable, green and eco-friendly building materials. Natural fibre is growingly being used in composite materials. This paper provides utilization of cellulose fibres as reinforcing agent into cement composites/plasters. Provided cellulosic fibres coming from various sources as bleached wood pulp and recycled waste paper fibres. Differences between cellulosic fibres are given by their physical characterization, chemical composition and SEM micrographs. Physical and mechanical properties of fibre-cement composites with fibre contents 0.2; 0.3and 0.5% by weight of filler and binder were investigated. Reference sample without fibres was also produced. The aim of this work is to investigate the effects of cellulose fibres on the final properties (density, water absorbability, coefficient of thermal conductivity and compressive strength) of the fibrecement plasters after 28 days of hardening. Testing of plasters with varying amount of cellulose fibres (0.2, 0.3 and 0.5 wt. %) has shown that the resulting physical and mechanical properties depend on the amount, the nature and structure of the used fibres. Linear dependences of compressive strength and thermal conductivity on density for plasters with cellulosic fibres adding were observed.


2018 ◽  
Vol 163 ◽  
pp. 03005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beata Jaworska ◽  
Paweł Łukowski ◽  
Jerzy Jaworski

The aim of the presented research was to determine the influence of cement substitution with calcareous fly ash on the mechanical properties of polymer-cement composites. Coal combustion products such as calcareous fly ash have been already used in traditional cement composites as a part of cement and considered potential additions for concrete but its introduction into polymer-cement composites is still under preliminary investigation. The morphology of fly ash causes problems with its compatibility with polymer-cement binders but its insertion into those building materials is another way to utilize mineral combustion products that are cumbersome in storage and recycling. The influence of the mineral addition on polymer-cement composites containing 20% of polymer was especially taken into consideration. Mechanical properties of polymercement mortars modified with calcareous fly ash were tested after 28 and 90 days of curing. As a part of preliminary study, activity index of mineral addition was determined. Polymer-cement composites containing calcareous fly ash were characterized by higher flexural and tensile strength comparing to standardized mortar, even for the mortars containing 40% of mineral addition. The negative effect of the polymer-cement composites modification with calcareous fly ash was especially observed on the compressive strength of this composites.


2016 ◽  
Vol 688 ◽  
pp. 77-81 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan Gojný ◽  
Ondřej Mikala ◽  
Miloslav Milichovský ◽  
Zuzana Špundová

Biodeterioration of lignocellulosic materials is a worldwide problem and it causes a great damage especially to unique manuscripts and books stored in libraries. These materials are permanently subject to suffering from physical, chemical, and/or biological changes. Biological deterioration by microorganisms (bacteria and fungi) causes undesirable changes on material properties. Paper made by vegetal fibers, functional additives (glue, optical polishers, consolidating nts), and inks with organic bindings are used as sources of nutrients. Using of EOs (essential oils) for protection against microorganisms appears to be an option, because antimicrobial effects of the main compounds of EOs were proven. This work analyzes the antimicrobial stability of 2 essential oils (citral and linalyl acetate), as well as their stability of mechanical properties, in selected lignocellulosic materials (soft wood and hard wood kraft pulp, softwood sulphite pulp). Some parts of samples were subjected only to the condition of the EOs, other samples were firstly treated by accelerated ageing. Last samples were exposed to the accelerated ageing and afterwards treated by EOs. From the mechanical properties measuring of samples it is possible to state that in some SAJ samples the influence of EOs vapour is positive. This was monitored even when the samples were treated by accelerated ageing.


2020 ◽  
Vol 302 ◽  
pp. 85-92 ◽  
Author(s):  
Passakorn Sonprasarn ◽  
Parinya Chakartnarodom ◽  
Nuntaporn Kongkajun ◽  
Wichit Prakaypan

The purpose of this work was to study the microstructure and the mechanical properties of the fiber-reinforced cement composites that used the nucleating-agent activated coal-fired power plant bottom ash as a raw material in the mixture for producing the composites. The raw materials for producing the fiber reinforced cement composites were the ordinary Portland cement (OPC), natural gypsum, cellulose fiber, and bottom ash. The bottom ash was chemically treated by the nucleating agent, a chemical that was prepared by the precipitation process from the aqueous solutions of sodium silicate (Na2SiO3) and calcium nitrate (Ca (NO3)2). To prepare the samples, the mixture consisting of 34.75 wt% OPC, 34.75 wt% bottom ash, 25 wt% natural gypsum, and 5.5 wt% cellulose fiber was mixed with the nucleating agent at the amount of 0 to 4.5 % of OPC weight in the mixture, and water to form the slurry. Then, the samples were produced by filter pressing process and cured in the autoclave for 16 hrs at 180 °C, and 10 bars. The mechanical properties of the samples including modulus of rupture (MOR), modulus of elasticity (MOE), and toughness were characterized by the universal testing machine (UTM). The microstructures of the samples were observed by scanning electron microscope (SEM). The results showed that the utilization of nucleating agent affect the microstructure of the sample leading to the improvement in the mechanical properties of samples.


2010 ◽  
Vol 168-170 ◽  
pp. 2106-2110
Author(s):  
Yi Qiang Wu ◽  
Chun Hua Yao ◽  
Yan Qing ◽  
Jian Xiong Lv ◽  
Yun Chu Hu

This study aimed at evaluating the physical, mechanical and thermal properties of a structural laminated veneer lumber(LVL) prepared with self-made fire-retardant NSCFR being applied to the adhesive. Cone calorimeter(CONE), thermogravimetry(TG-DTG) and universal testing machine were utilized to assess the performances. Results showed that: fire-resistant and smoke-suppression characteristics of the fire-retardant treated LVL (FRLVL)were satisfactory. The heat release rate(HRR) of it was smaller than that of the untreated wood and it did not exhibit the typical second pkHRR of wood-based materials. It had a residual mass rate of 33.32% after exposure to fire. Overall production rate of CO and CO2, average specific extinction area and average smoke rate for it were remarkably less than that of unprocessed wood. In addition, FRLVL possesses acceptable physical and mechanical properties. It showed higher density and lower thickness swell after 24h water immersion than the control group and the strength parallel to glue-line parameters in static bending----modulus of rupture(MOR), modulus of elasticity(MOE), shear strength(SS) were 38.698 Mpa ,6.376 GPa and 4.389MPa separately, all of which met the corresponding requirements for structural LVL specified in the China National Standard GB/T 20241-2006.


2014 ◽  
Vol 897 ◽  
pp. 165-170 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucia Kidalova ◽  
Nadežda Števulová ◽  
Anton Geffert

Sustainable building materials are based on the use of renewable materials instead of non-renewable. A large group of renewable raw materials are materials of plant origin containing cellulosic fibres which are used as filler into building material with reinforcement function of composite. This study aimed to establish the mechanical and physical properties of cement composites with organic filler, such as wood pulp. Pulp derived from wood pulping process is very interesting material as reinforcement in cement which contributes to a reduction of pollutants. In this paper, utilization of unbleached and bleached wood pulp in combination with cement matrix with emphasis on the physical and mechanical properties is studied. Varying the producing technology (wood pulp and cement ratio in mixture) it is possible to obtain composites with density from 940 to 1260 kg.m-3 and with compressive strength from 1.02 to 5.44 MPa after 28 days of hardening. The experimental results of mechanical properties indicate that cement composites with using unbleached wood pulp reaches higher values than composites based on bleached wood pulp. The percentage of water uptake increased with increasing the volume ratio of unbleached wood pulp in composite.


2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 36-40
Author(s):  
Zia Nurkhalida Hatta ◽  
Mursal Mursal ◽  
Ismail Ismail

Abstrak. Papan partikel merupakan komposit yang tersusun dari filler (penguat) dan matriks (pengikat). Papan partikel dapat dibuat dari bahan limbah pertanian yang mengandung selulosa seperti tempurung kelapa. Penelitian ini menggunakan limbah tempurung kelapa sebagai filler dan resin epoksi (RE) sebagai matriks. Penelitian dilakukan dengan memvariasikan ukuran partikel tempurung kelapa (60, 80, 100 dan 120 mesh) dan komposisi filler tempurung kelapa:perekat RE (70:30, 75:25, 80:20, dan 85:15 vol.%) untuk memperoleh sifat mekanik yang terbaik. Sifat mekanik yang diuji adalah modulus of elasticity, modulus of rupture, dan kuat tekan. Sifat mekanik papan partikel diuji sesuai standar ASTM. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sifat mekanik menurun dengan bertambahnya komposisi tempurung kelapa. Namun sifat mekanik meningkat dengan mengecilnya ukuran partikel dari 60 ke 120 mesh. Papan partikel yang dihasilkan memenuhi persyaratan ANSI untuk ukuran partikel 120 mesh, komposisi tempurung kelapa 80 vol.%, dan RE 20 vol.%.Abstract. Particle board is a composite composed of filler (reinforcement) and a matrix (binder). Particle board can be made of agricultural waste material containing cellulose such as a coconut shell. This study used coconut shell particles as a filler and epoxy resin (RE) as a matrix. The research was conducted by varying the particle size of coconut shells (60, 80, 100 and 120 mesh) and the composition of coconut shell fillers:RE adhesive (70:30, 75:25, 80:20, and 85:15 vol.%) to obtain the best mechanical properties. The mechanical properties tested were modulus of elasticity, modulus of rupture, and compressive strength. Particleboard was tested according to ASTM standards. The results showed that the mechanical properties decreased with increasing coconut shell composition. However, the mechanical properties increased as the particle size decreased from 60 to 120 mesh. The resulting particle board meets ANSI requirements for a particle size of 120 mesh, 80 vol.% of coconut shell composition, and 20 vol.% of RE. Keywords: Coconut Shell, Epoxy Resin, Mechanical Properties, Particle Board


2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eratodi IGLB ◽  
Ariawan Putu

Rigid concrete pavement is a pavement needed on a special typical load area and alsoneeded a low maintenance. Problems arise when there is limited sand material available and the costis also expensive. Solutions developed in this research apply cement composite materials mixedwith bamboo shavings waste hence building materials that are lightweight, environmentally friendlyand has the character of a concrete class were obtained. This cement composite material hasadvantages in utilization of bamboo shaving waste and therefore reduces environmental pollution.The purpose of this research were to engineer alternative paving materials in the form of pavingblock made of bamboo shaving waste mixture composite cement. This research has obtained theoptimum physical and mechanical properties of the composite cement material and paving block at aspecific mixture composition. The physical and mechanical properties that are tested on pavingblock samples had five compositions variation of cement (S): sand (P): and bamboo fibre (B) of1:6:0; 1:4.5:1.5; 1:3:3; 1:1.5:4.5; and 1:0:6 respectively with catalyst of CaCl2 as much as 3 %volume. The results have showed that the physical properties of the concrete slab have optimumwater content of 16.67 % at variation of 1:4.5:1.5 and optimum mass density of 0.550 kg/m3 atvariation of 1:3:3. The mechanical properties test of the concrete slab have showed meancompressive strength of 19.8 MPa, mean Modulus of Rupture (MOR) of 16.40 MPa and meanModulus of Elasticity (MOE) of 11,500 MPa respectively at variation of 1:4.5:1.5. Optimum wearresistance value at variation of 1:3:3 on average were 0.698 mm/min. The physical properties testresults for the paving block had mean water content of 6.77 % and mean mass density of 0.761kg/m3 respectively at variation of 1:3:3. The value of mean MOR, mean MOE and mean wearresistance were 27.16 MPa, 11,583 MPa and 0.864 mm/min respectively for variation of 1:3:3. Abstrak: Perkerasan jalan beton merupakan perkerasan yang dibutuhkan pada area bertipikal bebankhusus dan low maintenance. Permasalahan penggunaan beton muncul ketika ketersediaan bahanpasir terbatas dan harganya mahal. Solusi yang dikembangkan dalam penelitian ini menerapkanbahan komposit semen dengan limbah serutan bambu sehingga diperoleh bahan bangunan yangringan, ramah lingkungan dan memiliki karakter sekelas beton. Bahan semen komposit ini memilikikeuntungan dalam pendayagunaan limbah serutan bambu sehingga ikut mengurangi pencemaranlingkungan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah membuat rekayasa komponen bahan alternatif perkerasanjalan dalam bentuk paving block dari semen komposit campuran bahan limbah serutan bambu.Penelitian ini mendapatkan sifat fisika dan mekanika optimum bahan semen komposit dan pavingblock pada komposisi campuran tertentu. Sifat fisika dan mekanika yang diuji pada benda uji pavingblock dengan 5 variasi perbandingan semen(S): pasir(P): dan serat bambu(B), yaitu 1:6:0; 1:4,5:1,5;1:3:3; 1:1,5:4,5 dan 1:0:6 dengan katalis CaCl2 sebanyak 3% volume. Hasilnya menunjukkan sifatfisika papan semen memiliki nilai optimum kadar air 16,67% pada variasi 1:4,5:1,5 dan berat jenisoptimum 0,550 kg/m3 pada variasi 1:3:3. Hasil uji sifat mekanika papan semen yaitu kuat tekan rataratasebesar 19,8 MPa, Modulus of Repture (MOR) rata-rata sebesar 16,40 MPa dan Modulus ofElasticity (MOE) rata-rata sebesar 11.500 MPa pada variasi 1:4,5:1,5. Nilai ketahanan aus optimumpada variasi 1:3:3 rata-rata sebesar 0,698 mm/menit. Hasil uji sifat fisika paving block dengan kadarair rata-rata 6,77% dan kerapatan rata-rata 0,761 kg/m3 pada variasi 1:3:3. Nilai rata-rata MOR,MOE dan ketahanan aus masing-masing sebesar 27,16 MPa, 11.583 MPa, dan 0,864 mm/menit padavariasi 1:3:3.Kata kunci : Serutan bambu, semen komposit, paving block.


2021 ◽  
Vol 1047 ◽  
pp. 151-157
Author(s):  
Shoroog Alraddadi

The effect of fine black scoria on the mechanical properties and thermal conductivity of building materials was investigated in this study. Black scoria was used to replace cement in concrete with various percentages. Four concrete samples containing 0%, 10%, 20%, and 30% black scoria were prepared. Characterization black scoria was performed via X-ray powder diffraction, X-ray fluorescence, scanning electron microscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, and differential scanning calorimetry analysis. Then, the compressive strength of the samples was investigated after 14, 21, 28, and 91 days of curing at room temperature. Finally, the thermal conductivities of the samples were measured after 28 days. Based on the experimental results, the highest compressive strength among the samples was 45.3 MPa, obtained from the mixture containing 10% black scoria after 91 days of curing. It was also observed that the average thermal conductivity of the concrete samples decreased with an increase in the fine black scoria content from 1.8 to 0.193 W m−1 K−1. Thus, black scoria is an appropriate substitute for commercial admixtures in cement composites in thermally insulating building materials due to its low density, excellent compressive strength, and good heat insulation properties.


2021 ◽  
Vol 903 ◽  
pp. 208-213
Author(s):  
Elvija Namsone ◽  
Genadijs Sahmenko ◽  
Aleksandrs Korjakins

Increasing energy consumption is forcing the building sector to seek and use building materials and products that would be environmentally friendly. As one such material should be noted magnesium based cements, which production requires much lower calcination temperature than the traditional Portland cement. During the experimental research part of this work, two types of magnesia cement were produced (using magnesium chloride and magnesium sulphate brine solutions) and physical, mechanical properties of obtained cement composites were determined.


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