Hossein Sanaei Ataabadi, Yue Liu, Jun Ma, Jun-Jie Zeng, Guangtong Huang, Yan Zhuge
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Abstract
An innovative eco-efficient capsule utilising drinking water treatment sludge (DWTS) as a healing agent for concrete crack sealing was developed. In this study, the core materials were mix of DWTS and calcium hydroxide granulated by poly (ethylene glycol). A non-toxic polymer, Ethyl cellulose (EC), is applied as the protective shell material. The morphology, internal structure, and leakage mechanism of capsules, self-healing performance of cracked mortars and resulting healing products were assessed. Obtained results indicated that EC uniformly covered the spherical core material after designed coating procedures. The main elements released from the capsules were Ca, Al and Si after dissolution of polyethylene glycol (PEG), which would contribute to pozzolanic reactions inside the matrix. Cracks with an initial width of 400 μm were completely healed after 7 days of curing. Such a healing process also led to an 73% enhancement in compressive strength at a healing age of 28 days. The water tightness of capsule-based samples improved by more than 90% in the first 7 days, compared to just 10% in control samples. The predominant healing products were calcium carbonate in the form of calcite, and some content of aluminium-bearing phases derived from the pozzolanic reaction of DWTS.
期刊介绍:
The Journal of Cleaner Production is an international, transdisciplinary journal that addresses and discusses theoretical and practical Cleaner Production, Environmental, and Sustainability issues. It aims to help societies become more sustainable by focusing on the concept of 'Cleaner Production', which aims at preventing waste production and increasing efficiencies in energy, water, resources, and human capital use. The journal serves as a platform for corporations, governments, education institutions, regions, and societies to engage in discussions and research related to Cleaner Production, environmental, and sustainability practices.