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  • Materials Science
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Sustainable Construction

Background:

  • Declining natural resources for cement production necessitate exploring alternative raw materials.
  • Rapid urbanization and increased demand for building materials exacerbate resource depletion.
  • Recycled concrete and unconventional clays present potential sustainable solutions for cement manufacturing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the feasibility of incorporating recycled concrete (C&DW) and unconventional clays (bentonite, zeolite) into clinker synthesis.
  • To investigate the impact of reduced clinkerization temperature (1300 °C) and mechanical pretreatment on cement properties.
  • To assess the potential of these alternative materials to replace traditional raw materials in cement production.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic testing of mix designs combining traditional and alternative raw materials (recycled concrete, bentonite, zeolite).
  • Investigating the effect of mechanical pretreatment durations (10-30 min) on clinker raw meal.
  • Characterization of clinker phase composition using XRD, FTIR, and SEM/EDS analyses.
  • Assessment of the mechanical properties of the resulting cements.

Main Results:

  • Clinkers consistently exhibited essential cement phases (C₃S, C₂S, C₃A, C₄AF) regardless of raw material variations.
  • Zeolite and bentonite effectively substituted standard clays, with clayey components dominating mineral formation.
  • Recycled concrete acted as a silica source, replacing quartz sand without hindering clinkerization.
  • Short mechanical pretreatment (10 min) enhanced cement mineral content; longer durations had adverse effects.
  • Reduced clinkerization temperature (~1300 °C) yielded cements with mechanical performance comparable to ordinary Portland cement (OPC).

Conclusions:

  • Cement clinker can be produced at reduced temperatures (~100 °C lower) using recycled concrete and unconventional clays.
  • Short mechanical pretreatment is beneficial for enhancing cement mineral formation and properties.
  • These alternative cements show potential for structural concrete applications, offering a sustainable construction material.