Improvement of Early-Age Mechanical Properties of Cement Mortar by Adding Biochar of the Santa Maria Feverfew Plant
This study focused on the application of nano-/micro-sized fibers obtained from pyrolysis of Santa Maria feverfew (biochar) in cement mortars. The biochar was added in amounts of 0, 0.05 and 0.1 percent by mass of cement. The mechanical characteristics were determined after 3 and 7 days and matched...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-08-01
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| Series: | Engineering Proceedings |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4591/44/1/7 |
| Summary: | This study focused on the application of nano-/micro-sized fibers obtained from pyrolysis of Santa Maria feverfew (biochar) in cement mortars. The biochar was added in amounts of 0, 0.05 and 0.1 percent by mass of cement. The mechanical characteristics were determined after 3 and 7 days and matched with those of the control samples. The compressive strength remained unchanged with the biochar addition, whereas the flexural strength increased. Biochar is a carbon-rich material, and its use in building materials leads to carbon sequestration, which is in accordance with the sustainable development goals of the UNO. |
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| ISSN: | 2673-4591 |