Recycled Polymer Concrete Composite: A Retrospective Review of the Literature and Framework for Thermal Comfort in Homes

2020 ◽  
Vol 1015 ◽  
pp. 15-21
Author(s):  
Cesar Humberto Ortega-Jimenez ◽  
Eduardo Ardón ◽  
Jose Pineda ◽  
Carlos Ventura ◽  
Carlos Núñez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Properties ◽  
Thermal Comfort ◽  
Polymer Composite ◽  
Building Materials ◽  
Materials Science ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Concrete Block ◽  
Polymer Concrete ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Testing And Evaluation

The aim of this paper is to review the literature on Materials science to identify the current research and to provide direction for future research in thermal properties of the concrete block composite, either with Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) or Polystyrene (PS), presenting the opportunity to make an important methodological contribution by applying systematic review in three areas of Materials science: Composites, Building Materials, as well as Testing and Evaluation of Materials. This is a growing interdisciplinary field since there are no current comparative papers addressing both PET and PS in the same research for concrete composites. Papers investigating to what extent, what type and how academic publications are integrated on the analysis of the characteristics of the two recycled polymers (PET and PS), to improve the thermal properties of the concrete block and contribute to the research of sustainable thermal comfort in homes. They were reviewed, keywords were identified within a framework of composites, building materials, as well as testing and evaluation of materials, and a lexical analysis of the papers was conducted. The results of current research show that both forms of recycling (PS and PET), combined with concrete, have sustainability in thermal comfort. The analysis reveals that previous research has focused on PET-Concrete (i.e., concrete-PET polymer composite) since it is more viable, due to its large amount of recycling. While this has benefited home builders in their ability to respond with some thermal comfort with higher construction efficiency, it also clarifies that there has been research done on PS-Concrete (i.e., concrete-PS polymer composite), presenting greater thermal comfort, because it has lower thermal conductivity. This finding suggests the need for further research within this narrow field, with absence of data, since most prescriptive recommendations have not been tested and lack practical applications, which is why the need for more empirical and experimental studies are identified. Based on the novelty of the PET or PS recycling concepts, we highlight the need of better collaboration between academic disciplines, such as engineering and architecture to provide better experimental evidence for recycling of polymers, including empirical approaches for the different types of composites and aggregate distributions, which can be made with concrete to improve thermal insulation performance and energy savings for manufacturers.

scholarly journals ENDURANCE OF CARCASS TYPE POLYMER COMPOSITE MATERIALS AT DEFORMATION JOINTS OF BRIDGE STRUCTURE’S ELEMENTS

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 29-40
Author(s):  
B. A Bondarev ◽  
A. O Korneeva ◽  
O. O Korneev ◽  
A. G Saakyan ◽  
I. A Vostrikov
Keyword(s):  
Composite Materials ◽  
Polymer Composite ◽  
Building Materials ◽  
Polymer Composite Materials ◽  
Matrix Composition ◽  
Polymer Concrete ◽  
Asymmetry Coefficient ◽  
Cycle Asymmetry ◽  
Cyclic Durability ◽  
Endurance Tests

Numerous studies of road surfaces in the areas of deformation joints of bridges and overpasses have shown that the use of polymer composite materials can significantly reduce cracks and destruction. The cyclic durability of such materials prevents rutting in the zone of deformation seams, due to their damping properties. Effective building materials based on furfural acetone monomers (FAM) are used for the manufacture of tides that experience cyclic impacts of vehicle wheels. Therefore, tests were conducted on the endurance of FAM polymer concrete under the influence of cyclic application of load. Today cyclic and static durability of traditional FAM polymer concretes has been studied in detail. However, the carcass technology can improve the characteristics of polymer concrete, in particular, reduce shrinkage. These polymer concretes are produced in two stages. First, a carcass is created from the filler grains glued together, and then the voids are filled with a matrix composition. This article presents the results of endurance tests of polymer concrete made using carcass and traditional technologies, with the same set of raw materials. To determine the limit of endurance, we used the method of planning an experiment with the construction of an orthogonal-composite plan of the second order. The cycle asymmetry coefficient and loading level (as a percentage of the destruction load) were selected as variable factors affecting the cyclic durability. Lines of fatigue strength of traditional polymer concrete FAM and obtained by carcass manufacturing technology at different values of the cycle asymmetry coefficient are also constructed. The results of endurance tests under the influence of repeated application of load showed that the polymer composite material based on furfural acetone monomer, obtained by carcass technology, has an increased cyclic durability compared to traditional polymer concrete.

scholarly journals Modified epoxy composites with the use of local aggregate for transportation structures

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alla Erofeeva
Keyword(s):  
Building Materials ◽  
Materials Science ◽  
Protective Coatings ◽  
Construction Materials ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Epoxy Composites ◽  
Polymer Concrete ◽  
Practical Implementation ◽  
Building Structures ◽  
Consumption Cost

Increasing attention is paid to the problem of increasing the durability of building materials and products used for the manufacture of transport structures. In this regard, the creation of building materials and products that improve their performance, increase efficiency, reduce material consumption, cost and labor intensity of production is a major task in the field of construction materials science. One of the ways to increase the durability of buildings and structures is the use of composite materials on a polymer binder. The article presents the results of research in the development of effective compositions of frame polymer composites based on epoxy binders modified with urea resins and amidopolyamines using local fillers for anti-corrosion protection of building structures. Presents the study of physico-chemical processes occurring in epoxy composites modified urea resin and amidopolyamine by the method of IR-spectroscopy. The dependence of changes in the properties of epoxy composites with the introduction of modifying additives was revealed. It was found that in epoxy polymer concrete urea resin serves as a plasticizer, and amidopolyamines are flexibilizers. Physical and mechanical properties of frames and frame composites on local organic and inorganic fillers are investigated. The behavior of materials under the influence of chemical and biological aggressive media has been studied, on the basis of which compositions are proposed that can ensure long-term and reliable operation of structures and structures in aggressive chemical and biological environments. The practical implementation of the developed compositions in the manufacture of protective coatings for building structures.

The Performance of the Ceramsite Concrete Block and its Application Research

2015 ◽  
Vol 744-746 ◽  
pp. 1543-1546
Author(s):  
Le Le Yu ◽  
Jia Dai Chen ◽  
Yi Wen Wu
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Building Materials ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Concrete Block ◽  
Application Research ◽  
Working Process ◽  
Concrete Building

Ceramsite concrete and ceramsite concrete block are characterized by lightweight, high strength and good thermal insulation properties, which are widely applied to construction. If amoderate amount of polystyrene particles is added during the working process of ceramsite concrete block in order to improve its physical properties, a kind of new ceramsite concrete building materials is produced. Based on the experimental studies, the article expounds the physical and mechanical properties in terms of density, water absorption and compressive strength, with the purpose of providing reliable evidence for the application and popularization of new ceramsite concrete block.

RECLAMATION AND CULVERT CROSSINGS MADE OF CORRUGATED PIPES ON SPAWNING STREAMS

2020 ◽  
pp. 68-77
Author(s):  
O.N. CHERNYKH ◽  
◽  
A.V. RBURLACHENKO
Keyword(s):  
Single Point ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Fish Passage ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Fish Stocks ◽  
Metal Structures ◽  
Natural Reproduction ◽  
Spiral Shape ◽  
Corrugated Metal ◽  
Spawning Streams

Recommendations are presented for solving issues that arise in the design and operation of tubular transport crossings of corrugated metal structures through spawning streams while ensuring the safety and natural reproduction of fish stocks. There are discussed the results of experimental studies of culverts made of metal corrugated pipes with a normal and spiral shape of corrugation the bottom of which is buried and filled with suitable granular material to the level of the natural channel of a small watercourse. It is established that when 10% of the area of the corrugated pipe is occupied by stone filling, its throughput is reduced by about 10-12%. Based on the review of the existing literature and the results of laboratory experiments, data is provided to estimate the values of the roughness coefficients of the composite cross-section of a single-point junction and directions for future research on culvert reclamation are outlined. Studying of the structure of the velocity distribution in culverts can lead to the improved conditions for fish passage without installing special structural elements in the transit path of the fish passage structure.

Amruthapala (Decalepis arayalpathra (J. Joseph and V. Chandras.) Venter): A Comprehensive Review on Diversity, Therapeutic Uses, and Valorization of Bioactive Constituents

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (5) ◽  
pp. 376-389 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sonali Mishra ◽  
Nupur Srivastava ◽  
Velusamy Sundaresan ◽  
Karuna Shanker
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Metabolite ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Critical Discussion ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Bioactive Constituents ◽  
Medicinal Uses ◽  
Comprehensive Review ◽  
Therapeutic Uses ◽  
Decalepis Arayalpathra

Background: Decalepis arayalpathra (J. Joseph and V. Chandras.) Venter is used primarily for nutrition besides its therapeutic values. Traditional preparations/formulations from its tuber are used as a vitalizer and blood purifier drink. The folklore medicinal uses cover inflammation, cough, wound healing, antipyretic, and digestive system management. A comprehensive review of the current understanding of the plant is required due to emerging concerns over its safety and efficacy. Objective: The systematic collection of the authentic information from different sources with the critical discussion is summarised in order to address various issues related to botanical identity, therapeutic medicine, nutritional usage, phytochemical, and pharmacological potentials of the D. arayalpathra. Current use of traditional systems of medicine can be used to expand future research opportunities. Materials and Methods: Available scripted information was collected manually, from peered review research papers and international databases viz. Science Direct, Google Scholar, SciFinder, Scopus, etc. The unpublished resources which were not available in database were collected through the classical books of ‘Ayurveda’ and ‘Siddha’ published in regional languages. The information from books, Ph.D. and MSc dissertations, conference papers and government reports were also collected. We thoroughly screened the scripted information of classical books, titles, abstracts, reports, and full-texts of the journals to establish the reliability of the content. Results: Tuber bearing vanilla like signature flavor is due to the presence of 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzaldehyde (HMB). Among five other species, Decalepis arayalpathra (DA) has come under the ‘critically endangered’ category, due to over-exploitation for traditional, therapeutic and cool drink use. The experimental studies proved that it possesses gastro-protective, anti-tumor, and antiinflammatory activities. Some efforts were also made to develop better therapeutics by logical modifications in 2-Hydroxy-4-methoxy-benzaldehyde, which is a major secondary metabolite of D. arayalpathra. ‘Amruthapala’ offers the enormous opportunity to develop herbal drink with health benefits like gastro-protective, anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory actions. Results: The plant has the potential to generate the investigational new lead (IND) based on its major secondary metabolite i.e. 2-Hydroxy-4-methoxy-benzaldehyde. The present mini-review summarizes the current knowledge on Decalepis arayalpathra, covering its phytochemical diversity, biological potentials, strategies for its conservation, and intellectual property rights (IPR) status. Chemical Compounds: 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzaldehyde (Pubchem CID: 69600), α-amyrin acetate (Pubchem CID: 293754), Magnificol (Pubchem CID: 44575983), β-sitosterol (Pubchem CID: 222284), 3-hydroxy-p-anisaldehyde (Pubchem CID: 12127), Naringenin (Pubchem CID: 932), Kaempferol (Pubchem CID: 5280863), Aromadendrin (Pubchem CID: 122850), 3-methoxy-1,2-cyclopentanedione (Pubchem CID: 61209), p-anisaldehyde (Pubchem CID: 31244), Menthyl acetate (Pubchem CID: 27867), Benzaldehyde (Pubchem CID: 240), p-cymene (Pubchem CID: 7463), Salicylaldehyde (Pubchem CID: 6998), 10-epi-γ-eudesmol (Pubchem CID: 6430754), α -amyrin (Pubchem CID: 225688), 3-hydroxy-4-methoxy benzaldehyde (Pubchem CID: 12127).

scholarly journals Testing a Gypsum Composite Based on Raw Gypsum with a Direct Admixture of Paraffin and Polymer to Improve Thermal Properties

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (12) ◽  
pp. 3241
Author(s):  
Krzysztof Powała ◽  
Andrzej Obraniak ◽  
Dariusz Heim
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Heat Capacity ◽  
Thermal Properties ◽  
Phase Change ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Building Materials ◽  
Residential Buildings ◽  
Energy Performance ◽  
Polymer Content ◽  
Volumetric Heat Capacity

The implemented new legal regulations regarding thermal comfort, the energy performance of residential buildings, and proecological requirements require the design of new building materials, the use of which will improve the thermal efficiency of newly built and renovated buildings. Therefore, many companies producing building materials strive to improve the properties of their products by reducing the weight of the materials, increasing their mechanical properties, and improving their insulating properties. Currently, there are solutions in phase-change materials (PCM) production technology, such as microencapsulation, but its application on a large scale is extremely costly. This paper presents a solution to the abovementioned problem through the creation and testing of a composite, i.e., a new mixture of gypsum, paraffin, and polymer, which can be used in the production of plasterboard. The presented solution uses a material (PCM) which improves the thermal properties of the composite by taking advantage of the phase-change phenomenon. The study analyzes the influence of polymer content in the total mass of a composite in relation to its thermal conductivity, volumetric heat capacity, and diffusivity. Based on the results contained in this article, the best solution appears to be a mixture with 0.1% polymer content. It is definitely visible in the tests which use drying, hardening time, and paraffin absorption. It differs slightly from the best result in the thermal conductivity test, while it is comparable in terms of volumetric heat capacity and differs slightly from the best result in the thermal diffusivity test.

scholarly journals Utilization of Polymer Concrete Composites for a Circular Economy: A Comparative Review for Assessment of Recycling and Waste Utilization

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (13) ◽  
pp. 2135
Author(s):  
Hatem Alhazmi ◽  
Syyed Adnan Raheel Shah ◽  
Muhammad Kashif Anwar ◽  
Ali Raza ◽  
Muhammad Kaleem Ullah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Polymer Composites ◽  
Polymer Composite ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Agricultural Waste ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Supplementary Cementitious Materials ◽  
Polymer Concrete ◽  
Promising Alternative ◽  
Detailed Review ◽  
Comparative Review

Polymer composites have been identified as the most innovative and selective materials known in the 21st century. Presently, polymer concrete composites (PCC) made from industrial or agricultural waste are becoming more popular as the demand for high-strength concrete for various applications is increasing. Polymer concrete composites not only provide high strength properties but also provide specific characteristics, such as high durability, decreased drying shrinkage, reduced permeability, and chemical or heat resistance. This paper provides a detailed review of the utilization of polymer composites in the construction industry based on the circular economy model. This paper provides an updated and detailed report on the effects of polymer composites in concrete as supplementary cementitious materials and a comprehensive analysis of the existing literature on their utilization and the production of polymer composites. A detailed review of a variety of polymers, their qualities, performance, and classification, and various polymer composite production methods is given to select the best polymer composite materials for specific applications. PCCs have become a promising alternative for the reuse of waste materials due to their exceptional performance. Based on the findings of the studies evaluated, it can be concluded that more research is needed to provide a foundation for a regulatory structure for the acceptance of polymer composites.

scholarly journals Local Anesthetics and Recurrence after Cancer Surgery-What’s New? A Narrative Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 719
Author(s):  
Sarah D. Müller ◽  
Jonathan S. H. Ziegler ◽  
Tobias Piegeler
Keyword(s):  
Tumor Cells ◽  
Circulating Tumor Cells ◽  
Local Anesthetics ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Perioperative Period ◽  
Cancer Surgery ◽  
Narrative Review ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Inflammatory Stress ◽  
Research Activities

The perioperative use of regional anesthesia and local anesthetics is part of almost every anesthesiologist’s daily clinical practice. Retrospective analyses and results from experimental studies pointed towards a potential beneficial effect of the local anesthetics regarding outcome—i.e., overall and/or recurrence-free survival—in patients undergoing cancer surgery. The perioperative period, where the anesthesiologist is responsible for the patients, might be crucial for the further course of the disease, as circulating tumor cells (shed from the primary tumor into the patient’s bloodstream) might form new micro-metastases independent of complete tumor removal. Due to their strong anti-inflammatory properties, local anesthetics might have a certain impact on these circulating tumor cells, either via direct or indirect measures, for example via blunting the inflammatory stress response as induced by the surgical stimulus. This narrative review highlights the foundation of these principles, features recent experimental and clinical data and provides an outlook regarding current and potential future research activities.

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