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- Title
Effect of Activating Solution Modulus on the Synthesis of Sustainable Geopolymer Binders Using Spent Oil Bleaching Earths as Precursor.
- Authors
Delgado-Plana, P.; Rodríguez-Expósito, A.; Bueno-Rodríguez, S.; Pérez-Villarejo, L.; Tobaldi, D. M.; Labrincha, J. A.; Eliche-Quesada, D.
- Abstract
The valorization of spent oil bleaching earths (SOBE) is crucial for the protection of the environment and the reuse of resources. In this research, alkali-activated binders were manufactured at room temperature using SOBE as a precursor by varying the mass ratio between the activating solutions of sodium silicate (Na2SiO3) and 6 M sodium hydroxide (NaOH) (activating solution modulus) (Na2SiO3/NaOH ratio = 1/1; 1/2; 1/3; 1/4) to investigate the influence on the technological properties of the materials. This process intends to evaluate the potential of SOBE, heat-treated at 550 °C (1 h), as a precursor of the reaction (source of aluminosilicates). Samples produced with higher amounts of sodium silicate developed a denser structure, with lower porosity and a higher amount of geopolymer gel. Maximum flexural (8.35 MPa) and compressive (28.4 MPa) strengths of samples cured at room temperature for 28 days were obtained with a Na2SiO3/NaOH mass ratio of 1/1. The study demonstrates that SOBE waste can be used as a precursor in the manufacture of geopolymer binders that show a good compromise between physical, mechanical and thermally insulating characteristics.
- Subjects
SOLUBLE glass; PETROLEUM; ENVIRONMENTAL protection; MECHANICAL properties of condensed matter; REFUSE containers; SODIUM hydroxide; INORGANIC polymers
- Publication
Sustainability (2071-1050), 2021, Vol 13, Issue 13, p7501
- ISSN
2071-1050
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/su13137501