From waste to resource: Exploring the recyclability and performance of gypsum-graphene nanofiber composites

Gypsum is a widely used building material with a variety of benefits, including good fire resistance, sound insulation, and environmental friendliness. However, gypsum disposal is commonly associated with significant environmental risks, including unhealthy gas emissions and land degradation. Gypsum...

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Autores: Martínez Gordon, Alejandro, Prieto Barrio, María Isabel, Cobo Escamilla, Alfonso, Leal Matilla, Alberto
Formato: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2024
País:España
Recursos:Consejo General de la Arquitectura Técnica de España (CGATE)
Repositorio:RIARTE
OAI Identifier:oai:www.riarte.es:20.500.12251/3721
Acesso em linha:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12251/3721
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rcradv.2024.200222
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palavra-chave:Yeso
Material de construcción
Reciclaje - Construcción
Residuos de Construcción Demolición (RCD)
Grafeno
Nanofibras
Sostenibilidad
Resistencia mecánica
Ensayos (propiedades o materiales)
Material compuesto
3313.04 Material de Construcción
2211.02 Materiales Compuestos
2303.12 Grafito
3312.02 Aglomerantes
3312.08 Propiedades de Los Materiales
3312.09 Resistencia de Materiales
3312.12 Ensayo de Materiales
Descrição
Resumo:Gypsum is a widely used building material with a variety of benefits, including good fire resistance, sound insulation, and environmental friendliness. However, gypsum disposal is commonly associated with significant environmental risks, including unhealthy gas emissions and land degradation. Gypsum recycling can help to reduce these impacts, but it can also lead to a decrease in the performance of the recycled gypsum products. This study investigated the effects of graphene nanofibers (GNFs) on the recyclability and properties of gypsum plasters. The results showed that test samples containing 1 % of GNFs exhibited improved mechanical response, with flexural and compressive strength exceeding those of neat gypsum by 30 % and 60 % respectively. This improvement is attributed to the retained functional properties of GNFs during the recycling process. Recycled gypsum pastes containing GNFs presented a more uniform and denser matrix with longer crystals, enhanced bonding, and reduced porosity. These findings suggest that GNFs can be used to facilitate the recycling of gypsum waste and to produce recycled gypsum components with improved properties. Overall, this study demonstrates the potential of GNFs to improve the sustainability and performance of recycled gypsum plasters.