Carbonation of natural fibers reinforced MgO-SiO2 (NFs-MS) composites

IF 10.8 1区工程技术 Q1 CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING TECHNOLOGY

Cement & concrete composites Pub Date : 2025-03-17 DOI:10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2025.106052

Bo Wu, Jishen Qiu

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Abstract

The heavy reliance of reactive magnesia cement (RMC) on CO₂ sources to gain sufficient mechanical strength limits its productivity. The present work developed natural fibers reinforced MgO-SiO₂ (NFs-MS) composites, in which the formation of magnesium-silicate-hydrate (M-S-H) yielded sufficient early strength (e.g., >30 MPa), and subsequent carbonation of residual brucite enabled continuous strength development (e.g., >70 MPa). The presence of NFs in MS composites not only accelerates the strength gain under moisture curing and subsequent carbonation curing, but also effectively improves the volume stability and CO₂ sequestration. Moreover, carbonation curing densified the fiber-matrix interface zone, leading to improved fiber-matrix interfacial properties and tensile performance. The results from aqueous carbonation test show that the synthetic M-S-H has greater chemical stability compared to MgO/brucite. However, partial leaching of Mg²⁺ from M-S-H was also observed, implying the carbonation potential of M-S-H phase. These findings suggest that NFs-MS composites hold great potential to be directly applied in load-bearing structures without requirement for special CO₂ pre-curing.

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Cement & concrete composites 工程技术-材料科学：复合

CiteScore

18.70

自引率

11.40%

发文量

459

审稿时长

65 days

期刊介绍： Cement & concrete composites focuses on advancements in cement-concrete composite technology and the production, use, and performance of cement-based construction materials. It covers a wide range of materials, including fiber-reinforced composites, polymer composites, ferrocement, and those incorporating special aggregates or waste materials. Major themes include microstructure, material properties, testing, durability, mechanics, modeling, design, fabrication, and practical applications. The journal welcomes papers on structural behavior, field studies, repair and maintenance, serviceability, and sustainability. It aims to enhance understanding, provide a platform for unconventional materials, promote low-cost energy-saving materials, and bridge the gap between materials science, engineering, and construction. Special issues on emerging topics are also published to encourage collaboration between materials scientists, engineers, designers, and fabricators.