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Properties of Adhesive Mortars Using Waste Glass
Galyna Kotsay1, Wiktor Szewczenko1
1Faculty of Civil Engineering, Mechanics and Petrochemistry, Warsaw University of Technology, Łukasiewicza St. 17, 09-400 Płock, Poland.
Materials (Basel, Switzerland)
|August 10, 2024
Summary
Waste glass enhances sustainable construction materials. Finely ground waste glass in water glass polymers improves strength and adhesion, exceeding standard concrete tensile strength.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Civil Engineering
- Sustainable Construction
Background:
- Construction materials often rely on non-renewable resources.
- Recycling waste glass presents an opportunity for sustainable material development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate waste glass as an active aggregate in water glass-based polymers.
- To enhance the sustainability and mechanical properties of construction materials.
Main Methods:
- Combining water glass as a binder with finely ground waste glass.
- Analyzing chemical interactions and mechanical properties of the resulting glass polymers.
- Assessing tensile strength after 7 days of hardening.
Main Results:
- Inclusion of waste glass promotes water glass polycondensation and hardening.
- Waste glass significantly improves adhesive and cohesive strengths.
- Tensile strength reached up to 4.11 MPa, surpassing standard concrete.
Conclusions:
- Waste glass is a viable component for improving structural and economic efficiency in building materials.
- This approach reduces landfill waste and promotes innovative use of recyclables.
- Developed glass polymers show strong adhesion, with potential for advanced construction applications.
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