Macroscopic and Microscopic Properties of Alkali-Activated Slag Recycled Cementitious Material.

Jing Zhu, Zhiming Li, Ying Huang, Yuankai Li

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Jing ZhuCollege of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Harbin University of Science and Technology, Harbin 150080, China.

Zhiming LiCollege of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Harbin University of Science and Technology, Harbin 150080, China.

Ying HuangDepartment of Civil Engineering, North Dakota State University (NDSU), Fargo, ND 58102, USA.

Yuankai LiCollege of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Harbin University of Science and Technology, Harbin 150080, China.

Funding

Innovation and the College Students Innovation and Entrepreneurship Project 202110214006x, 202110214252Natural Science Foundation of China 51508140Natural Science Foundation of Heilongjiang LH2019E066

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Alkali-activated slag recycled cementitious material (ASRCM) has emerged as a sustainable construction material alternative due to its potential for industrial byproduct valorization and reduced carbon footprint. To study the effect of recycled material content on ASRCM performance, this paper systematically investigates the optimal dosages of recycled stone powder, recycled rubber, and flax fiber in ASRCM with a controlled variable method. The synergistic effects of the inclusion of recycled stone powder, recycled rubber, and flax fiber on macro-microstructural properties on the ASRCM have been analyzed. The results show that the incorporation of recycled materials can significantly enhance both the mechanical properties and workability of the composite, thereby improving the overall stability and performance characteristics of the material system. However, challenges remain in standardizing recycled material reactivity assessment and mitigating long-term durability concerns. More research is needed to investigate the service life and field-scale implementation of ASRCM to accelerate circular economy transitions of the construction sector in the future.

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alkali-activated slag recycled concretecontrol variable methodmacroeconomic analysismicroscopic analysisrecycled material

Identifiers

PMID40428947

DOI10.3390/ma18102212

PMCPMC12113645

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