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Performance improvement of hemp-shiv cementitious composites through hot water and steam treatment
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Highlights Hot water and steam pre-treatment of hemp shiv fibres. Cementitious composites with 100% treated hemp shiv performed the best. Morphological analysis suggested the formation of rough textures after treatment. Functional properties showed the diminish of some chemical bonds.
Abstract This research aims to economically reduce the waste disposal of hemp shiv by incorporating it into cementitious composites as a replacement for sand. Hot water and steam (H + S) pre-treatment of hemp shiv wastes was employed to mitigate their defects and improve the cementitious composites' mechanical properties. Morphological analysis revealed an alteration in the surface of hemp shiv from a smooth texture to a rough one when treated with H + S, which promotes better bonding with the cementitious binder, hence, improving the mechanical properties of the mortar. H + S treatment of hemp shiv assisted in reducing the flowability and increasing the wettability of the produced mortar. Moreover, changes in the surface chemistry and crystallinity of hemp shiv were observed due to treatment, which involved diminishing wax and polysaccharides and promoting lignin and hemicellulose levels. Mechanical properties investigation of hemp shiv mortars revealed a significant enhancement due to treatment, where a maximum of 62 % and 70 % increase in compressive and flexural strengths were achieved at 28 days.
Performance improvement of hemp-shiv cementitious composites through hot water and steam treatment
Graphical abstract Display Omitted
Highlights Hot water and steam pre-treatment of hemp shiv fibres. Cementitious composites with 100% treated hemp shiv performed the best. Morphological analysis suggested the formation of rough textures after treatment. Functional properties showed the diminish of some chemical bonds.
Abstract This research aims to economically reduce the waste disposal of hemp shiv by incorporating it into cementitious composites as a replacement for sand. Hot water and steam (H + S) pre-treatment of hemp shiv wastes was employed to mitigate their defects and improve the cementitious composites' mechanical properties. Morphological analysis revealed an alteration in the surface of hemp shiv from a smooth texture to a rough one when treated with H + S, which promotes better bonding with the cementitious binder, hence, improving the mechanical properties of the mortar. H + S treatment of hemp shiv assisted in reducing the flowability and increasing the wettability of the produced mortar. Moreover, changes in the surface chemistry and crystallinity of hemp shiv were observed due to treatment, which involved diminishing wax and polysaccharides and promoting lignin and hemicellulose levels. Mechanical properties investigation of hemp shiv mortars revealed a significant enhancement due to treatment, where a maximum of 62 % and 70 % increase in compressive and flexural strengths were achieved at 28 days.
Performance improvement of hemp-shiv cementitious composites through hot water and steam treatment
Al-Kheetan, Mazen J. (author)
2023-01-03
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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