Tee Hoe-Woon, Heah Cheng-Yong, Liew Yun-Ming, Ng Qi-Hwa, Part Wei-Ken, Yong Chin-Yii, Darshinder, Lim Jia-Ni, Hang Yong-Jie
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Abstract
This study explores the innovative use of rubber sludge (RS) from glove manufacturing as a partial replacement for fly ash (FA) in geopolymer production. The research investigates the physical properties, functional group analysis, microstructural analysis, phase analysis and compressive strength. The partial replacement of different types of RS, such as activated sludge (AS), pre-leaching sludge (PLS) and coagulant sludge (CS), will affect differently on the geopolymer integrity and performance. CS enriched with high calcium content, facilitated the formation of a denser geopolymer matrix with C(N)-A-S-H gel in conjunction with C-S-H, C-A-S-H and N-A-S-H gels, enhancing the compressive strength of FA/CS geopolymers up to 70.4 MPa, surpassing FA/AS and FA/PLS geopolymers. The fly ash/rubber sludge geopolymers exhibited compressive strengths ranging from 20.5 to 70.4 MPa, not only meeting ASTM standards for construction but also effectively immobilizing hazardous metals, particularly Zn (>98.4 %), the Zn leaching in geopolymers was reduced by more than 87.4 % compared to the rubber sludge itself, thereby mitigating environmental toxicity. This utilization addresses significant industrial waste management issues, providing a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative for construction. The findings contribute to advancing sustainable building materials and advocate for equitable utilization of industrial waste resources.
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Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry is published monthly in English by the Korean Society of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry. JIEC brings together multidisciplinary interests in one journal and is to disseminate information on all aspects of research and development in industrial and engineering chemistry. Contributions in the form of research articles, short communications, notes and reviews are considered for publication. The editors welcome original contributions that have not been and are not to be published elsewhere. Instruction to authors and a manuscript submissions form are printed at the end of each issue. Bulk reprints of individual articles can be ordered. This publication is partially supported by Korea Research Foundation and the Korean Federation of Science and Technology Societies.