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- Title
Influence of the Addition of Waste Glass and Microbiological Performance of Metakaolin‐Based Geopolymers Cement.
- Authors
Catauro, Michelina; D'Angelo, Antonio; Piccolella, Simona; Leonelli, Cristina; Dal Poggetto, Giovanni
- Abstract
Glass recycling reduces the amount of waste to be treated or disposed in landfills, allowing both to limit environmental damage and to save on the costs of transportation and disposal of waste. In this paper, an advantageous method for recycling glass containers (bottles, jars, jars for food, glasses, and cans for drinks, etc.) is presented. The glass is crushed and without being washed or separated from any foreign bodies it is safely incorporated into a metakaolin (MK)‐based geopolymeric matrix. Pure MK and mixtures obtained by adding different percentages (30–50 wt%) of glass cullet are consolidated via alkali activation at 50°C. Infrared spectroscopy is able to reveal the formation of bonds in the mixtures between the geopolymeric matrix and the glass. Leaching tests are carried out to evaluate the eventual release of toxic metals, while the antibacterial tests complete the environmental evaluation of the final consolidated products that show how the mechanical performance are modified by adding different amount of glass cullet.
- Subjects
GLASS waste; GLASS recycling; POWDERED glass; ENVIRONMENTAL degradation; WASTE management; HEAVY metals; WASTE recycling; ALUMINUM recycling
- Publication
Macromolecular Symposia, 2022, Vol 404, Issue 1, p1
- ISSN
1022-1360
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1002/masy.202100290