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Upcycling waste glass bottles as a binder within engineered cementitious composites (ECCs): Experimental investigation and environmental impact assessment 在工程胶凝复合材料（ECCs）中作为粘合剂的废弃玻璃瓶的升级回收：实验调查和环境影响评估

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Pub Date : 2025-04-19 DOI: 10.1016/j.clema.2025.100311

Avik Kumar Das , Jiacheng Xiao

Single-use waste glass bottles (WGB) pose significant environmental challenges in urban areas, and this study explores their upcycling into powdered glass (GP) as a supplementary cementitious material (SCM) in engineered cementitious composites (ECCs). Through, systematic investigation of their mechanical performance, durability, early age properties and shrinkage for different levels of GP replacement a sustainable ECC mix (GP-ECC) was developed. GP-ECC demonstrates excellent mechanical and durability performance, including high ductility (∼4%), tensile strength (∼4 MPa), narrow crack widths (∼60 μm), and manageable shrinkage (∼1700 με). Optimal results were observed at 20–30 % GP replacement, where improved particle packing and pozzolanic activity enhanced performance. In contrast, at higher replacement levels (50 %) led to increased porosity and reduced durability due to suppressed hydration. The inclusion of natural seawater further accelerated early hydration and strength gain, though slight compromises were noted in crack control due to ionic interference, overall their performance are comparable to GP-ECC. Microstructural analyses (SEM, XRD) confirmed denser matrices and stronger fiber–matrix bonding at 30 % GP, particularly in seawater-mixed ECCs thereby, confirming the feasibility and high-perfromance of sea based materials (SBM)-GP-ECCs. A novel framework for life cycle analysis (LCA) for ECCs considering regional variations, including transportation emissions and energy mix, thereby reflecting intercity differences. GP-ECC and SBM-GP-ECC mixes achieved notable reductions in CO2 (∼8–10 %) emission and costs other ecological impacts, but such effects is a function of the location outperforming normal concrete and GP-concrete by up to 100x in tensile and durability properties. By systematically evaluating mechanical, rheological, durability, and microstructural properties, this study establishes a robust foundation for future research and practical deployment of GP-marine ECCs derived from waste materials, contributing to circular economy strategies and the development of cleaner, high-performance construction materials.

一次性废弃玻璃瓶（WGB）在城市地区构成了重大的环境挑战，本研究探讨了将其升级为粉末玻璃（GP）作为工程胶凝复合材料（ECCs）的补充胶凝材料（SCM）。通过对其力学性能、耐久性、早期性能和收缩率的系统研究，提出了一种可持续发展的ECC复合材料（GP-ECC）。GP-ECC具有优异的机械性能和耐久性，包括高延展性（~ 4%）、抗拉强度（~ 4 MPa）、窄裂纹宽度（~ 60 μm）和可控收缩率（~ 1700 με）。在20 - 30%的GP替换量下，颗粒填料和火山灰活性的改善提高了性能，效果最佳。相比之下，在较高的替代水平（50%）下，由于抑制水化作用，孔隙度增加，耐久性降低。天然海水的掺入进一步加速了早期水化和强度的增加，尽管由于离子干扰在裂缝控制方面略有妥协，但总体性能与GP-ECC相当。微观结构分析（SEM， XRD）证实，在30% GP时，特别是在海水混合的ECCs中，基质更致密，纤维-基质结合更强，从而证实了海基材料(SBM)-GP-ECCs的可行性和高性能。考虑区域差异（包括交通排放和能源结构）的ECCs生命周期分析（LCA）新框架，从而反映城市间差异。GP-ECC和SBM-GP-ECC混合物显著减少了二氧化碳排放（~ 8 - 10%），并减少了其他生态影响，但这种效果是位置的函数，其拉伸和耐久性性能优于普通混凝土和gp -混凝土高达100倍。通过系统地评估机械、流变、耐久性和微观结构性能，本研究为未来研究和实际应用从废物中提取的GP-marine ECCs奠定了坚实的基础，为循环经济战略和更清洁、高性能建筑材料的发展做出贡献。

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Evaluating Torsional Recovery test for interlinkage with deformation-recovery measurement metrics of polymer modified bitumen 评估扭转恢复试验与聚合物改性沥青变形恢复测量指标的相互联系

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Pub Date : 2025-04-17 DOI: 10.1016/j.clema.2025.100309

Nazmus Sakib , Sabrina Islam , Shahriar Bin Kabir , Shamima Yasmin , Md. Mamun Kaysar , Joy Prakash Chowdhury , Md. Mahbubur Rahman

Elastic recovery of polymer modified bitumen (PMB) is considered an effective parameter to evaluate its capacity to resist permanent deformation through recovering some part of load-related deformation. Conceptually, it is represented as the ratio of recovered strain (measured under zero loading after a fixed duration) to maximum strain (under loading) on a bitumen sample, using various devices and loading types. Recovery tests also indicate the presence of polymer as well as degree of polymerization. Hence, such tests can be useful as rapid quality control and verification tool during field inventory inspections by procuring agencies. Traditional method, that is, ductilometer-based Elastic Recovery (ER-DB) relies on an unwieldy large device, delicate sample preparation process, and variable true strain rate. On the other hand, Multiple Stress Creep Recovery (MSCR) test-based Percent Recovery (%R) utilizes creep-recovery from application of shear-stress on a small bitumen sample for obtaining similar information, but it requires a sophisticated and expensive device. Torsional Recovery (TR), which uses an easily portable, manually operable, quick and inexpensive setup, also relies on shear deformation and angular recovery. In the present study, TR was evaluated for its correlation with these established methods using a total of 15 PMBs, prepared with 5 types of SBS and one base bitumen. The results showed strong linear relationships, with linear regression

R^{2}

values exceeding 0.85 in many cases, especially for PMBs made with the same polymer. Notably, TR and ER-DB exhibited

R^{2}

more than 0.90, especially within SBS-type specific cases, while global correlation was found to be 0.76. In addition, it was found that TR can be reliably used for preliminary quantification of SBS-dosage with

R^{2}

of 0.88. Interestingly, Torsional recovery values show good global correlation with Dynamic Modulus values and associated parameters with

R^{2}

\geq 0.8

. In fact, SBS dosage, Torsional Recovery and Dynamic Modulus parameters also displayed excellent PMB specific correlation and reasonable global correlation. Other factors and correlations also indicate that TR results align well with existing test methods and hence, can be used for preliminary assessment of PMB quality and quantitative presence of polymer, with particular suitability for site deployment.

聚合物改性沥青（PMB）的弹性回复率被认为是评价其通过恢复部分载荷相关变形来抵抗永久变形能力的有效参数。从概念上讲，它表示为沥青样品上使用各种设备和加载类型的恢复应变（在固定时间后零加载下测量）与最大应变（加载下）的比率。回收试验也表明聚合物的存在以及聚合程度。因此，在采购机构进行实地盘存检查时，这种测试可作为快速质量控制和核查工具。传统的基于韧性计的弹性恢复（ER-DB）方法依赖于笨重的大型设备、精细的样品制备工艺和可变的真应变率。另一方面，基于多重应力蠕变恢复（MSCR）测试的百分比恢复（%R）利用剪切应力在小沥青样品上施加的蠕变恢复来获得类似的信息，但它需要一个复杂而昂贵的设备。扭转恢复（TR），使用易于携带，手动操作，快速和廉价的设置，也依赖于剪切变形和角度恢复。在本研究中，用5种SBS和一种基础沥青制备了15种PMBs，评估了TR与这些既定方法的相关性。结果显示出很强的线性关系，线性回归R2值在许多情况下超过0.85，特别是用相同聚合物制成的PMBs。值得注意的是，TR和ER-DB的R2大于0.90，特别是在sbs型特定病例中，而全球相关为0.76。此外，我们发现TR可以可靠地用于sbs用量的初步定量，R2为0.88。有趣的是，扭转恢复值与动态模量值和相关参数具有良好的全局相关性，R2≥0.8。事实上，SBS用量、扭转恢复和动模量参数也表现出良好的PMB特异性相关性和合理的全局相关性。其他因素和相关性也表明，TR结果与现有的测试方法吻合良好，因此可用于PMB质量的初步评估和聚合物的定量存在，特别适合现场部署。

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Hydraulic concrete durability studies with the addition of two industrial byproducts, stone aggregate filler, and foundry sand: A collaborative solution for three large industries 加入两种工业副产品——石料填料和铸造砂——的水工混凝土耐久性研究：三大工业的协同解决方案

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Pub Date : 2025-04-16 DOI: 10.1016/j.clema.2025.100312

Guilliana Agudelo , Carlos A. Palacio , Sergio Neves Monteiro , Henry A. Colorado

This research investigates the use of two industrial byproducts added to hydraulic concrete and their impact on its durability when metakaolin is added. The byproducts used were a stone aggregate filler from the production of asphalt concrete, and foundry sand. The environmental impact of this development is significant as it involves three large industries that collaborated for the study: concrete, metal casting, and aggregate mining, quite economically influential elsewhere but particularly in developing countries. The stone aggregate was obtained after a drying and preheating process of the stone aggregates to produce asphalt, while the foundry sand is obtained after iron smelting. The effectiveness of the additions in mortar bars was tested by the expansion measurements conducted at 25 °C. This study also aims to determine how the additions affect the expansion and the alkali-silica reaction, which could increase the concretés durability. It was found that both byproducts can be classified as type N pozzolans and that achieve an expansion reduction of 32.9 % with the aggregate filler; of 36.84 % with the foundry sand; and of 71 % with the metakaolin. The microstructure of samples was evaluated via XRD and SEM over the samples immersed in NaOH during 18 days, revealing phases such as portlandite, oligoclase, quartz, cordierite, calcite, coesite, biotite, and albite. The SEM showed some of these phases as well as, in addition to the ASR-gel (alkali-silica reaction) as a rosette around aggregates. It was found the ASR gel in all the mortars evaluated. Last, one important outcome is that this investigation was conducted as a University-Industry collaboration, enabling a real green solution for the wastes.

本文研究了在水工混凝土中添加两种工业副产物，以及添加偏高岭土对其耐久性的影响。所使用的副产品是生产沥青混凝土的石骨料填料和铸造砂。这一发展对环境的影响是重大的，因为它涉及为这项研究合作的三个大型工业：混凝土、金属铸造和集料采矿，在其他地方，特别是在发展中国家具有相当大的经济影响。石料经干燥预热制得沥青，而铸造砂则经炼铁制得。通过在25℃下进行的膨胀测试，测试了砂浆棒中添加物的有效性。本研究还旨在确定添加物如何影响膨胀和碱-硅反应，从而提高混凝土的耐久性。结果表明，两副产物均可归为N型火山灰，掺加骨料填料可使膨胀率降低32.9%；占铸造砂的36.84%；偏高岭土占71%在NaOH中浸泡18天，通过XRD和SEM对样品的微观结构进行了分析，发现样品中存在硅酸盐、低晶长石、石英、堇青石、方解石、钙辉石、黑云母和钠长石等相。扫描电镜显示了其中的一些相，以及asr -凝胶（碱-硅反应）在聚集体周围的玫瑰花状结构。在所有评估的砂浆中都发现了ASR凝胶。最后，一个重要的结果是，这项调查是作为大学与工业界合作进行的，为废物提供了真正的绿色解决方案。

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A comprehensive review on multilayered natural-fibre composite reinforcement in geopolymer concrete 多层天然纤维复合材料在地聚合物混凝土中的应用综述

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Pub Date : 2025-04-13 DOI: 10.1016/j.clema.2025.100310

Shyamkumar Mani , Pachaivannan Partheeban , C. Chella Gifta

Amid growing environmental concerns in India regarding the substantial CO₂ emissions from Portland cement, accounting for 5 to 8 % of total emissions, the development of Geopolymer concrete (GPC) emerged as a long-term substitute. The study aims to review the research works on geopolymer concrete fortified with diverse elements like GGBFS, nanomaterials, and natural Fibres. The research employs a multidisciplinary methodology, encompassing a comprehensive assessment of previous experimental studies conducted by the investigators to examine the mechanical and structural characteristics, as well as the durability and microstructural aspects, of composite materials used in the production of geopolymer concrete. Materials under investigation include Fly ash, GGBFS, Nanoclay, bamboo, sisal, and hemp fibres. Findings from the literature review reveal that compared to a control mix, the notable improvements in compressive, tensile, and flexural strength by integrating GGBFS and Nanoclay are 15 %, 27 %, and 106 %, respectively. Adding hemp fibres at 5 % volume fraction, Fly ash, and GGBFS amplifies the water absorption capacity by 20 %. Sisal fibre was utilized as reinforcement in glass composites to develop a multilayered sisal-glass composite in polyester matrix optimal configuration (4 glass and 9 sisal layers) demonstrated excellent mechanical properties, including a tensile strength of 57.60 MPa, flexural strength of 36 N/mm², and 10 % moisture absorption, offering superior performance and cost-effectiveness. The findings highlight the effectiveness of strategic fibre layering in enhancing composite strength and cost efficiency. Natural fibres like hemp, bamboo, and sisal also improve the composites hardness and tensile characteristics. These consequences highlight the possibility of incorporating supplementary materials in geopolymer concrete, offering substantial improvements in mechanical and durability, environmental sustainability, and cost-effective construction solutions.

由于波特兰水泥的二氧化碳排放量占总排放量的5%至8%，印度的环境问题日益严重，因此地聚合物混凝土（GPC）的发展成为一种长期替代品。本研究旨在回顾用GGBFS、纳米材料和天然纤维等不同元素加固地聚合物混凝土的研究工作。该研究采用多学科方法，包括对研究人员先前进行的实验研究的综合评估，以检查用于生产地聚合物混凝土的复合材料的机械和结构特性，以及耐久性和微观结构方面。正在调查的材料包括粉煤灰、GGBFS、纳米粘土、竹子、剑麻和大麻纤维。文献综述的研究结果显示，与对照混合物相比，GGBFS和Nanoclay在抗压、抗拉和抗弯强度方面的显著提高分别为15%、27%和106%。添加5%体积分数的大麻纤维、粉煤灰和GGBFS，吸水能力提高20%。将剑麻纤维作为玻璃复合材料的增强材料，在聚酯基体中开发出多层剑麻-玻璃复合材料的最佳配置（4层玻璃和9层剑麻），具有优异的机械性能，包括抗拉强度为57.60 MPa，抗弯强度为36 N/mm2，吸湿率为10%，具有卓越的性能和成本效益。研究结果强调了战略纤维分层在提高复合材料强度和成本效率方面的有效性。天然纤维如麻、竹、剑麻也能提高复合材料的硬度和拉伸性能。这些结果突出了在地聚合物混凝土中加入补充材料的可能性，在机械和耐用性、环境可持续性和经济高效的建筑解决方案方面提供了实质性的改进。

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Rheological properties and microscopic characterization of high viscosity asphalt with different warm mixing agents 不同温拌剂对高粘度沥青流变特性及微观表征的影响

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Pub Date : 2025-03-31 DOI: 10.1016/j.clema.2025.100308

Dian Huo , Hang Diao , Beian Li , Yuzhu Liang , Tianqing Ling , Wenjing Kuang

The pursuit of low carbon and clean sustainable development in road construction is imperative, and warm mix asphalt technology can help the transition from traditional high carbon emission paving materials to cleaner paving materials, thereby promoting the realization of sustainable development of road materials. The objective of this study is to examine the impact patterns of USP (a novel warm-mix additive) and Sasobit, both as individual entities and in combination, on the rheological and conventional characteristics of high viscosity asphalt. Additionally, the study seeks to delve into the mechanisms of action underlying these two distinct categories of warm-mix additives. The results of the research indicate that both warm-mix additives are effective in reducing temperatures when used alone or in combination. When used alone, USP shows significant advantages in low temperature performance, superior to both conventional hot mix asphalt and Sasobit warm-mix asphalt. The high temperature performance of USP modified asphalt is closely related to its dosage. On the other hand, the use of Sasobit alone can improve the high-temperature performance and creep recovery properties of high viscosity asphalt, but results in a decrease in low-temperature performance. When USP is blended with Sasobit, the resulting asphalt exhibits both good high and low temperature performance, with a significant improvement in aging resistance observed in the 5% USP and 2.5% Sasobit group. In conclusion, in order to ensure that warm-mix additives have a beneficial effect on the properties of high viscosity asphalt, the combined use of multiple warm-mix additives can be considered comprehensively to achieve a balance between low carbon emissions and excellent performance.

道路建设追求低碳、清洁的可持续发展势在必行，温拌沥青技术可以帮助从传统的高碳排放铺装材料向更清洁的铺装材料过渡，从而促进道路材料可持续发展的实现。本研究的目的是研究USP（一种新型热混合添加剂）和Sasobit对高粘度沥青流变学和常规特性的影响模式，无论是单独的实体还是组合。此外，该研究旨在深入研究这两种不同类别的热混合添加剂的作用机制。研究结果表明，两种热混合添加剂单独使用或联合使用均能有效降低温度。单独使用时，USP在低温性能方面具有显著优势，优于常规热拌沥青和Sasobit温拌沥青。USP改性沥青的高温性能与其掺量密切相关。另一方面，单独使用Sasobit可以提高高粘度沥青的高温性能和蠕变恢复性能，但导致低温性能下降。当USP与Sasobit混合时，所得到的沥青具有良好的高低温性能，其中5% USP和2.5% Sasobit组的耐老化性能显著提高。综上所述，为确保热拌添加剂对高粘度沥青的性能产生有利影响，可综合考虑多种热拌添加剂的联合使用，以实现低碳排放与优异性能之间的平衡。

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Sustainable alkali-activated concrete with unconventional precursors for ASR mitigation: Mechanisms and alternative predictors using the miniature concrete prism test 可持续碱活化混凝土与非常规前体的ASR缓解：机制和替代预测使用微型混凝土棱镜试验

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Pub Date : 2025-03-29 DOI: 10.1016/j.clema.2025.100307

Shubham Mishra , Farshad Rajabipour , Jan Olek , Sulapha Peethamparan

This study explores the alkali-silica reaction (ASR) mitigation potential of 11 unconventional precursors based alkali-activated concretes (UAACs) developed as sustainable alternatives to portland cement concrete. Using precursors such as calcined low-purity kaolinitic clays, volcanic ashes, coal bottom ash, and fluidized bed combustion ashes, these UAACs aim to reduce environmental impact while enhancing concrete durability. ASR performance of the so-produced UAACs was evaluated through the Miniature Concrete Prism Test (MCPT) across various aggregate reactivities. Most UAACs demonstrated significantly lower ASR expansion than portland cement mixtures, suggesting their viability as ASR-resistant materials. SEM and EDS analyses confirmed that UAACs generate fewer and less viscous ASR gels, with high alumina uptake and negligible levels of calcium enhancing their ASR resilience. Complementary non-invasive assessments on control UAAC specimens, including electrical resistivity, pore solution analysis, and pore structure analysis, were examined for their correlation with MCPT-determined ASR susceptibility. It was observed that mixtures with high inherent pH levels (∼13.34) in the pore solutions showed limited potential for ASR development and progression. Standard electrical resistivity measurements were strongly correlated with reduced ASR expansion in UAACs, with correlation coefficients of −0.85 for bulk resistivity and −0.90 for surface resistivity. Additionally, the native pore structure, particularly the volume of gel pores (<10 nm), appeared to significantly influence the ASR behavior of UAACs, even without exposure to aggressive conditions. These rapid peripheral indicators enable ASR forecasting in UAACs without extensive testing.

本研究探讨了11种非常规前驱体碱活化混凝土（UAACs）作为波特兰水泥混凝土的可持续替代品的碱-硅反应（ASR）缓解潜力。使用煅烧的低纯度高岭石粘土、火山灰、煤底灰和流化床燃烧灰等前驱体，这些UAACs旨在减少对环境的影响，同时提高混凝土的耐久性。通过各种骨料反应性的微型混凝土棱镜试验（MCPT）评估了所生产的UAACs的ASR性能。大多数UAACs的ASR膨胀率明显低于波特兰水泥混合物，表明其作为抗ASR材料的可行性。SEM和EDS分析证实，UAACs产生的ASR凝胶越来越少，粘稠度越来越低，高氧化铝吸收率和可忽略不计的钙含量增强了它们的ASR弹性。对对照UAAC标本进行补充性无创评估，包括电阻率、孔隙溶液分析和孔隙结构分析，以检验其与mcpt测定的ASR敏感性的相关性。我们观察到，孔隙溶液中固有pH值高（~ 13.34）的混合物显示ASR发展和进展的潜力有限。标准电阻率测量值与UAACs中ASR膨胀的减小密切相关，体电阻率的相关系数为- 0.85，表面电阻率的相关系数为- 0.90。此外，原生孔隙结构，特别是凝胶孔隙体积（10 nm），即使没有暴露在侵蚀条件下，也会显著影响UAACs的ASR行为。这些快速的外围指标可以在没有广泛测试的情况下预测uaac的ASR。

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A review on deterioration Mechanisms, durability prediction and enhancement techniques for recycled aggregate concrete 再生骨料混凝土劣化机理、耐久性预测及增强技术研究进展

Cleaner Materials

Pub Date : 2025-03-27 DOI: 10.1016/j.clema.2025.100306

Tien-Dung Nguyen , Rachid Cherif , Pierre-Yves Mahieux , Philippe Turcry , Emilio Bastidas-Arteaga

The expanding global construction industry is driven by the need to develop sustainable alternatives to replace natural resources in concrete manufacturing. Reusing construction materials and increasing reuse effectiveness have emerged as popular study areas. Recently, the durability of recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) has drawn attention of numerous researchers worldwide. This review paper discusses the different approaches used to predict the durability of RAC (deterministic, probabilistic, and artificial intelligence). In addition, a critical review of the parameters more influential on the RAC durability performance is presented, including replacement ratio, particle size, chemical admixtures and additives, mixing technique, and curing conditions. Several contradictory results concerning the chloride ingress, carbonation, air and water permeability in the RAC are reported and discussed. The methods used to enhance the characteristics coarse recycled aggregate (CRA) are also categorised and summarised. We have found that complex, non-linear, and multivariable mechanisms control chloride ingress, carbonation, and permeability, rendering conventional modelling techniques inadequate. It is therefore advised to use artificial intelligence methods supported by comprehensive databases to provide precise durability predictions. The performance of RAC is greatly impacted by the adhered mortar (AM) in CRA; its increased porosity and water absorption result in weaker interfacial transition zones (ITZs), decreasing impermeability, and weakening resistance to carbonation and chloride ingress. Therefore, we have also reported that strengthening the microstructure or altering AM characteristics are the main treatment strategies used to increase RAC durability performance. By enhancing RAC performance and lowering the ecological footprint of construction and demolition waste, CRA carbonation stands out among these techniques as a potential technology that offers both technical and environmental benefits.

不断扩大的全球建筑业是由需要开发可持续的替代品来取代混凝土制造中的自然资源驱动的。建筑材料的再利用和提高再利用效率已成为研究的热点。近年来，再生骨料混凝土的耐久性问题引起了国内外学者的广泛关注。这篇综述文章讨论了用于预测RAC耐久性的不同方法（确定性、概率性和人工智能）。此外，对影响RAC耐久性性能的参数进行了综述，包括替代比、粒径、化学外加剂和添加剂、混合技术和固化条件。报道并讨论了RAC中氯离子进入、碳酸化、透气性和透水性等几个相互矛盾的结果。对提高粗再生骨料性能的方法进行了分类和总结。我们发现复杂的、非线性的和多变量的机制控制着氯化物的进入、碳酸化和渗透率，使得传统的建模技术不充分。因此，建议使用综合数据库支持的人工智能方法来提供精确的耐久性预测。CRA中粘结砂浆（AM）对RAC的性能影响较大；孔隙率和吸水率的增加导致界面过渡带（ITZs）变弱，不透水性降低，抗碳化和抗氯化物侵入能力减弱。因此，我们也报道了强化微观结构或改变AM特性是用于提高RAC耐久性的主要处理策略。通过提高RAC性能和降低建筑和拆除垃圾的生态足迹，CRA碳化技术在这些技术中脱颖而出，成为一种具有技术和环境效益的潜在技术。

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Development of low carbon concrete with high cement replacement ratio by multi-response optimization 多响应优化开发高水泥替代比低碳混凝土

Cleaner Materials

Pub Date : 2025-03-07 DOI: 10.1016/j.clema.2025.100304

Suliman Khan, Safat Al-Deen, Chi King Lee

This study develops three new Low Carbon Concrete (LCC) mix designs with characteristic cylinder compressive strengths of 32 MPa (C32), 25 MPa (C25), and 20 MPa (C20). By using a Taguchi design of experiment (T-DoE) model and combined it with Grey relational analysis (GRA) and Principal component analysis (PCA) for multi-response optimization, sixteen trial mixes employing supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) to replace 80 % to 95 % of ordinary Portland cement (OPC) were tested. Three factors namely, OPC replacement percentage, ground granulated blast-furnace slag (GGBFS) to fly ash (FA) ratio, and silica fume (SF) to binder percentage were considered. Optimization results led to three LCC mix designs with 80 %, 85 %, and 90 % OPC replacement. Their compressive strength, split tensile strength, flexural strength, elastic modulus, and slump were evaluated. Confirmation tests showed that the 80 %, 85 % and 90 % OPC replacement mixes respectively satisfied requirements for C32, C25, and C20 concretes. Carbon footprint study showed that the LCC mixes led to significant reduction of carbon footprint when compared with OPC concrete. Finally, microstructure analysis was conducted to study in the microstructure characteristics of the LCCs.

本研究开发了三种新型低碳混凝土（LCC）配合比设计，其特征柱抗压强度分别为32 MPa （C32）、25 MPa （C25）和20 MPa （C20）。采用田口试验设计（T-DoE）模型，结合灰色关联分析（GRA）和主成分分析（PCA）进行多响应优化，采用补充胶凝材料（SCMs）替代80% ~ 95%普通硅酸盐水泥（OPC）的16种试验配合比进行了试验。考虑了OPC替代率、磨粒高炉渣（GGBFS）与粉煤灰（FA）的比、硅灰（SF）与粘结剂的比三个因素。优化结果产生了三种LCC混合设计，分别为80%、85%和90%的OPC替代。对其抗压强度、劈裂抗拉强度、抗弯强度、弹性模量和坍落度进行了评价。验证试验表明，80%、85%和90%的OPC替代配合比分别满足C32、C25和C20混凝土的要求。碳足迹研究表明，与OPC混凝土相比，LCC混合料的碳足迹显著减少。最后进行了微观结构分析，研究了lcc的微观结构特征。

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Sustainability assessment of ultra-high performance concrete made with various supplementary cementitious materials 各种补充胶凝材料配制的超高性能混凝土的可持续性评价

Cleaner Materials

Pub Date : 2025-03-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.clema.2025.100301

Leila Farahzadi , Saeed Bozorgmehr Nia , Behrouz Shafei , Mahdi Kioumarsi

Ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) is widely recognized for its exceptional strength and durability, making it a preferred choice in modern concrete construction. However, the high cement content of conventional UHPC mixtures causes environmental concerns, particularly in terms of carbon footprint. To address such concerns, this study presents a comprehensive sustainability assessment of various UHPC mixtures that incorporate high volumes of supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs), including ground granulated blast furnace (GGBF) slag and fly ash, individually and in combination, as partial replacements for cement. The use of alternative SCMs also addresses the reliance of UHPC mixtures on silica fume. While beneficial for a range of concrete properties, silica fume poses challenges, in terms of cost and potential particulate emission during handling and mixing. A detailed life cycle assessment (LCA) was performed in the current study to evaluate the environmental impacts of alternative UHPC mixture designs, considering key factors, such as resource utilization, energy consumption, water use, raw material transportation, and production processes. In contrast with past research that primarily focused on simple CO₂-equivalent metrics, this study assessed 14 distinct environmental impact categories, offering a unique and holistic contribution to UHPC sustainability research. The findings demonstrated that incorporating up to 50% GGBF slag as cement replacement significantly reduces the UHPC’s environmental impacts without jeopardizing the main mechanical and durability characteristics. This research underscores the critical role of industrial by-products in enhancing sustainable construction practices and offers practical solutions for adopting low-impact concrete production methods.

超高性能混凝土（UHPC）因其卓越的强度和耐久性而得到广泛认可，成为现代混凝土建筑的首选。然而，传统UHPC混合物的高水泥含量引起了环境问题，特别是在碳足迹方面。为了解决这些问题，本研究对各种UHPC混合物进行了全面的可持续性评估，这些混合物包含大量补充胶凝材料（SCMs），包括磨粒高炉（GGBF）矿渣和粉煤灰，单独或组合使用，作为水泥的部分替代品。替代scm的使用也解决了UHPC混合物对硅灰的依赖。虽然硅灰有利于一系列混凝土性能，但在处理和混合过程中的成本和潜在颗粒排放方面提出了挑战。本研究采用详细的生命周期评估（LCA）来评估不同的UHPC混合料设计对环境的影响，考虑了资源利用、能源消耗、水使用、原材料运输和生产过程等关键因素。与过去主要关注简单的二氧化碳当量指标的研究不同，本研究评估了14种不同的环境影响类别，为UHPC的可持续性研究提供了独特而全面的贡献。研究结果表明，掺入高达50%的GGBF矿渣作为水泥替代品可以显著降低UHPC的环境影响，同时不会损害其主要的机械和耐久性特性。本研究强调了工业副产品在加强可持续建筑实践中的关键作用，并为采用低影响混凝土生产方法提供了切实可行的解决方案。

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Detergent-mediated reduction of fiber fragment emissions during conventional machine laundering of textiles and garments 在纺织品和服装的传统机器洗涤过程中，洗涤剂介导的纤维碎片排放减少

Cleaner Materials

Pub Date : 2025-03-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.clema.2025.100303

Dong Li , Meritxell Asensio , Nello Russo , Mariacristina Cocca , Stefan Brandt , Maike Rabe , Patricia A. Holden

Synthetic textile fiber fragments (sFFs) shed via laundering including washing and drying—historically, but perhaps less accurately, known as synthetic microfibers—are microplastics contaminating environmental biota, ecosystems, and human food supplies. Reducing sFF emissions is of global concern, but there are few source reduction options. sFF emissions vary by fixed factors such as the type of garment edge treatment, the type of fiber or fabric (e.g. staple vs. filament, or surface treatment such as fleece), washing machine type, water conditions, and drying conditions. However, detergent effects are less studied and, while using any detergent—especially powder—may increase sFF emissions, the concept of liquid detergents formulated to reduce sFF emissions remains unexplored. Here, we report a novel “low shed” detergent’s comparative effects on sFF mass emissions, from two studies. First, four institutions washed each of four fabric types using either a conventional detergent or a novel (low shed) detergent, finding that the latter decreased sFF mass emissions despite institutional—operational and methodological—differences. The masses of sFFs per mass of textiles averaged, for each of four institutions, 0.08 ± 0.06, 0.07 ± 0.07, 0.05 ± 0.04, and 0.08 ± 0.04 g/kg when using the novel detergent, versus 0.23 ± 0.13, 0.16 ± 0.11, 0.14 ± 0.05, and 0.11 ± 0.05 g/kg for the conventional detergent. Despite multiple fixed differences in washing conditions across the institutions, the sFF shedding amounts significantly differed according to detergent. Second, for studies at one institution, textile fiber fragment (FF) mass emissions from laundering whole garments comprised of mixed synthetic and cotton fibers were also comparatively decreased with the low shed detergent during washing, wherein the novel detergent resulted in significantly less FF (0.37 g/kg) than the conventional detergent (0.50 g/kg; Wilcoxon test, p = 0.02, n = 8). Although whole garment FF masses captured from the machine dryer (lint trap plus dryer exhaust) did not vary by antecedent detergent (0.50 and 0.49 g/kg, using the novel versus conventional detergent, respectively), the overall garment laundering process across washing and drying emitted relatively decreased FF masses with the low shed detergent (0.87 g/kg) compared to the conventional detergent (0.99 g/kg, p = 0.02). Taken together, the results of this study demonstrated that detergent type could be an important factor in determining the release of sFFs and FFs during laundering, with a possible way to reduce the release being intentional detergent formulation.

合成纺织纤维碎片（sFFs）通过洗涤（包括洗涤和干燥）脱落——历史上，但可能不太准确，被称为合成微纤维——是污染环境生物群、生态系统和人类食物供应的微塑料。减少sFF排放是全球关注的问题，但减少来源的选择很少。sFF排放量因固定因素而异，如服装边缘处理的类型、纤维或织物的类型（如短纤维与长丝，或表面处理如羊毛）、洗衣机类型、水条件和干燥条件。然而，洗涤剂的影响研究较少，而使用任何洗涤剂，特别是粉状洗涤剂，可能会增加sFF排放，而制定的液体洗涤剂的概念，以减少sFF排放仍未探索。在这里，我们报告了一种新型的“低棚”洗涤剂对sFF质量排放的比较影响，来自两项研究。首先，四家机构使用传统洗涤剂或新型（低棚）洗涤剂洗涤四种织物类型中的每一种，发现后者减少了sFF的大量排放，尽管在制度操作和方法上存在差异。使用新型洗涤剂时，每质量纺织品的sFFs质量平均值分别为0.08±0.06、0.07±0.07、0.05±0.04和0.08±0.04 g/kg，而传统洗涤剂的sFFs质量平均值分别为0.23±0.13、0.16±0.11、0.14±0.05和0.11±0.05 g/kg。尽管各机构的洗涤条件存在多种固定差异，但根据洗涤剂的不同，sFF脱落量显着不同。其次，在某机构的研究中，洗涤由合成纤维和棉纤维混合组成的整件服装时，低含量洗涤剂在洗涤过程中也相对减少了纺织纤维碎片（FF）的质量排放，其中新型洗涤剂的FF （0.37 g/kg）显著低于传统洗涤剂（0.50 g/kg）；Wilcoxon检验，p = 0.02, n = 8)。尽管从机器烘干机（棉捕集器加烘干机废气）中捕获的整个衣物FF质量没有因先前使用的洗涤剂而变化（使用新型洗涤剂和传统洗涤剂分别为0.50和0.49 g/kg），但与传统洗涤剂（0.99 g/kg, p = 0.02）相比，使用低浓度洗涤剂（0.87 g/kg）在洗涤和干燥的整个衣物洗涤过程中排放的FF质量相对较少。综上所述，本研究的结果表明，洗涤剂类型可能是决定洗涤过程中sFFs和FFs释放的重要因素，而减少释放的可能方法是有意识的洗涤剂配方。

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