Synergistic effects of hybrid microfibers on mechanical, thermal, and microstructural characterization of nanocomposites

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The use of geopolymers (GP) in cementitious composites provides a solution to reduce the significant carbon emissions associated with conventional cement production, thereby advancing environmentally friendly concrete construction practices. The promise of hybrid fiber-reinforced fly ash (FA)-based GP (HFGP) composites that combine microfibers and nanoparticles has not yet been fully comprehended. This research aims to enhance the mechanical and microstructural properties of HFGP blends by varying the proportion of nano calcium carbonate ( n - C a C O 3 ). The production of HFGP involved the use of two types of fibers: 1% carbon fibers and 0.5% basalt fibers. To achieve HFGP blends with a consistent fiber ratio, we incorporated four different levels of n - C a C O 3 , comprising 1%, 2%, 3%, and 4% of the mixture. The analysis of fractured samples encompassed microstructural and mineralogical characterization, which was conducted using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis. The results unveiled that the HFGP blend containing 3% n - C a C O 3 exhibited the highest levels of hardness, compressive strength, toughness modulus, and flexural strength while the use of 2% n - C a C O 3 produced the highest results for fracture toughness and impact strength. SEM analysis illustrated that n - C a C O 3 had a significant positive impact on the microstructure of GP. A considerable rise in hump intensity between 20 and 40 °C ( 2 θ ) was also seen in the XRD examination, indicating that calcium silicate hydrate (CSH) had formed after the primary binder, such as sodium aluminosilicate hydrate (NASH), had been present. The stretching of O-H bonds in water molecules was also seen in the HFGP spectra at 3399, 3436, 3436, and 3438 cm-1. Due to the higher water content in the HFGP network, which may influence the material's strength, these bands were more apparent and larger in specimens with additions of nanoparticles and hybrid fibers.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

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2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:31

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Environmental science and pollution research international - 31(2024), 17 vom: 01. Apr., Seite 25991-26005

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Kahla, Nabil Ben [VerfasserIn]
Raza, Ali [VerfasserIn]
Elhag, Ahmed Babeker [VerfasserIn]
Haider, Hammad [VerfasserIn]

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Compressive strength
Hybrid fibers
Journal Article
Nano calcium carbonate (
Nanocomposites
Scanning electron microscopy (SEM)
Water
X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis

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Date Completed 19.04.2024

Date Revised 19.04.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1007/s11356-024-32875-0

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NLM369818504