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http://dx.doi.org/10.11112/jksmi.2012.16.3.067

Mechanical Properties of Mortar Containing Bio-Char From Pyrolysis  

Choi, Won Chang (Dept. of CAAE Engineering, North Carolina A&T State University)
Yun, Hyun Do (Dept. of Architectural Engineering, Chungnam National University)
Lee, Jae Yeon (Dept. of Architectural Engineering, Mokwon University)
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Journal of the Korea institute for structural maintenance and inspection / v.16, no.3, 2012 , pp. 67-74 More about this Journal
Abstract
Bio-char, obtained from biomass as a by-product of the pyrolysis process, is used successfully as a soil amendment and carbon sequester in this limited study. Recent and active research from literatures has extended the application of bio-char in the industry to promote sustainability and help mitigate the negative environmental impacts caused by carbon emissions. This study aims to investigate the feasibility of high-carbon bio-char as a carbon sequester and/or admixture in mortar and concrete to improve the sustainability of concrete. This paper presents the experimental results of an initial attempt to develop a cement admixture using bio-char. In particular, the effects of the water retention capacity of bio-char in concrete are investigated. The chemical and mechanical properties (e.g., the chemical components, microstructure, concrete weight loss, compressive strength and mortar flow) are examined using sample mortar mixes with varying replacement rates of cement that contains hardwood bio-char. The experimental results also are compared with mortar mixes that contain fly ash as the cement substitute.
Keywords
Bio-char; Cement admixture; Compressive strength; Flow rate; Weight loss rate;
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