Optimizing nano-TiO2 and ZnO integration in silica-based high-performance concrete: Mechanical, durability, and photocatalysis insights for sustainable self-cleaning systems
Construction and Building Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
446, С. 138038 - 138038
Опубликована: Авг. 27, 2024
Язык: Английский
From sunlight to sustainability: The properties, evolution, and prospects of photocatalytic building materials
Catalysis Reviews,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 1 - 72
Опубликована: Янв. 7, 2025
This
study
explores
the
essential
characteristics
and
mechanisms
of
photocatalytic
building
materials
(PBMs),
highlighting
their
crucial
role
in
promoting
sustainable
construction
practices.
It
examines
how
PBMs
drive
progress
green
technologies,
significantly
contributing
to
environmental
preservation
within
urban
infrastructure.
The
analysis
encompasses
development,
properties,
practical
applications,
potential
advantages
PBMs,
demonstrating
impact
on
advancing
sustainability
functionality
modern
architecture.
implications
synthesis
approaches
used
develop
(PC)
creating
self-cleaning
surfaces
(such
as
windows
facades),
integrating
them
with
cementitious
materials,
developing
antimicrobial
improving
air
purification
through
photocatalysis
are
given
special
attention.
Additionally,
it
underscores
semiconductor
materials'
broad
appeal
multidisciplinary
importance,
emphasizing
applications
across
various
industries.
review
critically
analyzes
existing
challenges
field
proposes
future
research
avenues
overcome
them.
Collectively,
this
seeks
innovation
enhance
performance
built
environment
by
tackling
current
obstacles
outlining
directions.
Язык: Английский
Antimicrobial Activity of Eco-Friendly Fly-Ash-Based Geopolymer Mortar
Materials,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
18(8), С. 1735 - 1735
Опубликована: Апрель 10, 2025
As
cement
production
causes
large
amounts
of
CO2
emissions
and
is
not
sustainable,
there
a
growing
worldwide
interest
in
developing
cleaner
construction
materials
by
reducing
carbon
reusing
existing
industrial
waste.
Also,
antimicrobially
active
are
gaining
attention
due
to
enhancing
structural
longevity.
By
preventing
microbial
growth,
these
help
improve
indoor
air
quality
occupant
health.
Geopolymer
mortars/concretes
(GPM/GPC)
with
high
mechanical,
physical
durability
properties
considered
as
an
eco-friendly
alternative
ordinary
Portland
(OPC)
mortars/concretes.
In
this
study,
the
composition,
microstructural,
mechanical
antimicrobial
geopolymers
produced
at
different
curing
temperatures
(60,
80,
100
120
°C)
were
investigated.
Low-lime
fly
ash
was
used
binder
sodium
silicate
hydroxide
alkaline
solution
geopolymer
production.
Although
X-ray
fluorescence
(XRF)
results
showed
increase
geopolymerization
products
increasing
temperature,
SEM
analysis
that
crack
formation
occurs
microstructure
cured
above
°C
leads
decreased
properties.
The
strength
performance
test
for
mortars
optimum
temperature
°C,
highest
compressive
(48.41
MPa)
reached
temperature.
A
decrease
observed
cracks
occurring
higher
temperatures.
agar
diffusion
method
determine
activity
GPMs
against
four
bacteria
one
fungus
species.
samples
subjected
thermal
formed
inhibition
zones
(38.94-49.24
mm).
Furthermore,
alkalinity
components/mixtures
has
direct
relationship
activity.
result,
superior
can
be
promising
building
materials,
especially
applications
where
hygiene
priority
structures
likely
exposed
corrosion.
Язык: Английский
Development of Anti-Bioaging Asphalt Based on Response Surface Methodology and its Bioaging Resistance Mechanism
Lisha Shi,
Ding Ma,
Qiangqiang Xia
и другие.
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025
Язык: Английский
Lavender and Black Pine Waste as Additives Enhancing Selected Mechanical and Hygrothermal Properties of Cement Mortars
Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
17(22), С. 5475 - 5475
Опубликована: Ноя. 9, 2024
The
paper
presents
the
mechanical
and
hygrothermal
properties
of
cement
mortars
containing
bio-powders
made
from
lavender
waste
black
pine
wood.
wastes
were
mechanically
ground
with
a
hammer
mill
to
fraction
not
exceeding
0.5
mm
then
dried
in
air-dry
conditions.
influence
bio-additives
amounts
1.5%
2.5%
overall
mortar
volume
was
tested.
aim
determine
impact
on
tested
mortars.
This
publication
included
tests
compressive
flexural
strength,
elastic
modulus,
water
absorption,
absorption
due
capillary
rise,
sorption
desorption
properties,
thermal
microstructural
using
mercury
intrusion
porosimetry
SEM,
EDS.
main
conclusions
research
indicate
that
both
are
characterized
by
strong
bactericidal
lower
at
high
air
humidity,
conductivity,
reduced
strength
22-27%,
no
significant
effect
reduction
action
short-term
long-term
exposure.
Язык: Английский
Valorizations of food wastes in infrastructural development and construction industries
Elsevier eBooks,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. 203 - 225
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
Язык: Английский
Antimicrobial Properties of Ion-Modified Zeolite Composites: A Study on Biofilm Inhibition and Bacterial Cell Viability
Vegiraju Naresh Kumar Varma,
Thangamani Kothapally,
Manoj Dhyani
и другие.
E3S Web of Conferences,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
588, С. 02003 - 02003
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
This
work
investigates
the
antibacterial
efficacy
of
zeolite
composites
by
using
combinations
zinc,
manganese,
and
magnesium
ions
at
concentrations
1%,
2%,
3%,
4%.
Our
assessment
effectiveness
was
conducted
biofilm
inhibition,
insitu
bacterial
colonization,
ion-release
tests.
The
results
indicated
that
liberation
zinc
increased
from
1.5
parts
per
million
(ppm)
a
concentration
1%
to
6.0
ppm
Furthermore,
manganese
varied
between
2.0
6.7
ppm,
whereas
ranged
1.8
5.5
ppm.
as
shown
OD570
values,
decreased
dramatically
0.85
0.40
Bacterial
viability
tests
revealed
ion
concentration,
proportion
damaged
cells
rose
60%,
while
viable
70%
40%.
these
indicate
higher
amplifies
activity
composites,
making
them
very
efficient
in
inhibiting
biofilms
deactivating
microorganisms.
Conclusions
research
suggest
ion-modified
might
be
advantageous
for
antimicrobial
applications
various
environments
prone
microbial
contamination.
Язык: Английский