Eco-friendly production of foamed geopolymers based on mine waste

• Autorzy: Figiela Beata , Bąk Agnieszka , Hebda M. , Korniejenko Kinga

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DOI

10.5604/01.3001.0054.3217

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

The presented work aims to show an alternative solution for replacing mineral resources used in producing geopolymers with waste materials with good thermal conductivity parameters and a stable structure. Design/methodology/approach In the present study, a material that is coal mine waste from the Wieczorek mine in Silesia was used to produce geopolymers. In the preparation phase of geopolymer foams, the ground and calcined material were combined with a 10M sodium silicate hydroxide solution and a foaming agent reinforced with hemp fibres. The curing process was carried out in a laboratory dryer at 75°C for 24 h. After 28 days after the preparation of the samples, the strength and thermal insulation properties were tested. Findings The tested effect of adding fibres on the mechanical strength of foamed geopolymers proves the strength improvement. The use of short hemp fibres increases strength compared to samples without reinforcement. Hemp fibre in 0.5% also reduced the thermal conductivity coefficient by almost 15%. Research limitations/implications Wastes generated during coal mining are interesting research material regarding their use as precursors in geopolymerisation. An important issue is to improve their preparation process from crushing to geopolymers' preparation phase. The chemical composition of shales is a limitation in their use on an industrial scale. Therefore, it is also recommended to test with various types of nano additives that can effectively affect the properties of the finished product. Practical implications The properties of coal waste from the Wieczorek mine in Silesia show its high potential for use in geopolymer synthesis. The use of the waste is ecological as well as economical, making the material competitive. Originality/value A novelty in the production of geopolymers is the production of porous materials using waste from the mining industry.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

geopolymers; composites; foams; fiber reinforced; waste; mining; industry; thermal conductivity; mechanical properties

PL

geopolimery; kompozyty; pianki; wzmocnione włókna; odpady; górnictwo; przemysł; przewodność cieplna; właściwości mechaniczne

• Wydawca: International OCSCO World Press
• Czasopismo: Journal of Achievements in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering
• Rocznik: 2023
• Tom: Vol. 121, nr 2
• Strony: 341--349
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 41 poz., rys., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Figiela Beata

• Faculty of Materials Engineering and Physics, Cracow University of Technology, Al. Jana Pawła II 37, 31-864 Kraków, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5493-0914

autor

Bąk Agnieszka

• Faculty of Materials Engineering and Physics, Cracow University of Technology, Al. Jana Pawła II 37, 31-864 Kraków, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1984-1219

autor

Hebda M.

• Faculty of Materials Engineering and Physics, Cracow University of Technology, Al. Jana Pawła II 37, 31-864 Kraków, Poland

autor

Korniejenko Kinga

• Faculty of Materials Engineering and Physics, Cracow University of Technology, Al. Jana Pawła II 37, 31-864 Kraków, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8265-3982

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