Permeable roads generally exhibit inferior mechanical properties and shorter service life than traditional dense-graded/impermeable roads.Furthermore,the incorporation of recycled aggregates in their construction may ...Permeable roads generally exhibit inferior mechanical properties and shorter service life than traditional dense-graded/impermeable roads.Furthermore,the incorporation of recycled aggregates in their construction may exacerbate these limitations.To address these issues,this study introduced a novel cement-stabilized permeable recycled aggregate material.A total of 162 beam specimens prepared with nine different levels of cement-aggregate ratio were tested to evaluate their permeability,bending load,and bending fatigue life.The experimental results indicate that increasing the content of recycled aggregates led to a reduction in both permeability and bending load.Additionally,the inclusion of recycled aggregates diminished the energy dissipation capacity of the specimens.These findings were used to establish a robust relationship between the initial damage in cement-stabilized permeable recycled aggregate material specimens and their fatigue life,and to propose a predictive model for their fatigue performance.Further,a method for assessing fatigue damage based on the evolution of fatigue-induced strain and energy dissipation was developed.The findings of this study provide valuable insights into the mechanical behavior and fatigue performance of cement-stabilized permeable recycled aggregate materials,offering guidance for the design of low-carbon-emission,permeable,and durable roadways incorporating recycled aggregates.展开更多
The cemented-gangue-fly-ash backfill(CGFB)prepared from coal-based solid waste materials commonly exhibits high brittleness,leading to an increased susceptibility to cracking.Uniaxial compressive strength(UCS),acousti...The cemented-gangue-fly-ash backfill(CGFB)prepared from coal-based solid waste materials commonly exhibits high brittleness,leading to an increased susceptibility to cracking.Uniaxial compressive strength(UCS),acoustic emission(AE),and scanning electron microscopy tests were conducted on CGFB samples with recycled steel fiber(RSF)contents of 0,0.5%,1.0%and 1.5%to assess the mechanical properties and damage evolution law of the CGFB.The research findings indicate that:1)When RSF contents were 0.5%,1%,and 1.5%,respectively,compared to samples without RSF,the UCS decreased by 3.86%,6.76%,and 15.59%,while toughness increased by 69%,98%,and 123%;2)The addition of RSFs reduced the post-peak stress energy activity and increased the fluctuations in the b-value;3)As the RSF dosage increased from 0 to 1.5%,the per unit dissipated strain energy increased from 5.84 to 21.51,and the post-peak released energy increased from 15.07 to 33.76,indicating that the external energy required for the CGFB sample to fail increased;4)The hydration products,such as C-S-H gel,ettringite,and micro-particle materials,were embedded in the damaged areas of the RSFs,increasing the frictional force at the interface between the RSF and CGFB matrix.The shape variability of the RSFs caused interlocking between the RSFs and the matrix.Both mechanisms strengthened the bridging effect of the RSFs in the CGFB,thereby improving the damage resistance capability of CGFB.The excellent damage resistance occurred at an RSF content of 0.5%;thus,this content is recommended for engineering applications.展开更多
Phosphorous slag （PHS）, ground granulated blast-furnace slag （GGBS） and fly ash （FA） were used as replacements of Portland cement to modify the microstruc^xe of recycled aggregate concrete （RAC）. A new manufac...Phosphorous slag （PHS）, ground granulated blast-furnace slag （GGBS） and fly ash （FA） were used as replacements of Portland cement to modify the microstruc^xe of recycled aggregate concrete （RAC）. A new manufacturing method named ＂W3T4＂ was proposed to improve the performances of interracial transition zone （ITZ） between recycled aggregate and mortar. The mechanical properties and the durability of RAC were tested, which show that this new manufacturing method improves the properties of RAC, and the GGBS with finest size makes a great contribution to the performance of RAC due to its better filling effect and much earlier pozzolanic reaction. Combined with GGBS, the effects of PHS on the retardation of setting time can be alleviated and the synergistic effect helps to make a more compact RAC. For the RAC with 25% of the recycled aggregate （RA） replacement and 10% PHS ＋ 10% GGBS additives, the compressive strength increases by 25.4%, but the permeability decreases by 64.3% with respect to the reference concrete made with nature aggregates. The micro-mechanisms of these improvements were investigated by the scanning electron microscope （SEM）. The SEM images show that the new manufacturing method, adding superfine pozzolanic powders and super-plasticizer benefits, makes a much denser ITZ in RAC.展开更多
The main objective of this study is to investigate the effects of the nanoclay mixed with recycled polyester fiber on the mechanical behavior of soil as a new stabilizer material.To meet this objective,a series of dra...The main objective of this study is to investigate the effects of the nanoclay mixed with recycled polyester fiber on the mechanical behavior of soil as a new stabilizer material.To meet this objective,a series of drained direct shear and compaction tests were performed on unreinforced and reinforced soil specimens with three different combinations of the fiber-soil ratios ranging between 0.1%and 0.5%,as well as three different combinations of nanoclay soil ratios ranging between 0.5%and 1.5%of the soil dry weight.Results indicated that composition of the nanoclay recycled polyester fiber with the soil improved the friction angle(Φ)by 41%and cohesion(c)by 174%.The soil particles stick together through viscose gel produced by nanoclay.In addition,the rough and wavy surface of the fibers creates a bond and friction between the soil particles and prevents the movement of soil particles,and as a result,the soil strength is increased.展开更多
Through adding different additional water use,the compressive strength,splitting tensile strength and fluidity of recycled concrete of three aggregate combination forms were studied by experiment respectively.The expe...Through adding different additional water use,the compressive strength,splitting tensile strength and fluidity of recycled concrete of three aggregate combination forms were studied by experiment respectively.The experimental results show that with the increase of adding additional water use,the compressive strength and splitting tensile strength of recycled coarse aggregate concrete decrease,but that of recycled fine aggregate concrete and recycled all aggregate concrete increase firstly then decrease.When additional water use is added more 15% or 20% than that of basic ordinary concrete,the recycled coarse aggregate concrete and fine one can get pretty good fluidity.When it is added more 30%,the recycled all aggregate concrete has fluidity that is just satisfied.展开更多
The experiment was conducted to treat the leachate from two simulating columns by recycling to the columns themselves without being discharged into the enviroment. The columns were employed to simulate anaerobic and s...The experiment was conducted to treat the leachate from two simulating columns by recycling to the columns themselves without being discharged into the enviroment. The columns were employed to simulate anaerobic and semi-aerobic landfills separately. The influence of landfill structure on stabilization of fully recycled leachate was studied. The results show that semi-aerobic landfill structure accelerates the stabilization of leachate recycled. The full recycle of leachate in semi-aerobic landfill is a very feasible and effective technology for leachate treatment with low cost and energy saving especially in arid and rare rainfall regions. Meanwhile, the environmental impact of landfill can be greatly minimized.展开更多
Coarse and fine aggregate constitutes an average of approximately 55% to 80% of the total volume of concrete materials.Concrete remains the most commonly-used building material worldwide.As a result,the massive use of...Coarse and fine aggregate constitutes an average of approximately 55% to 80% of the total volume of concrete materials.Concrete remains the most commonly-used building material worldwide.As a result,the massive use of aggregate will have a direct impact on the earth′s natural resources if an appropriate replacement material is not found,violating the spirit of sustainable development.This study makes a preliminary examination of using coarse and fine aggregate produced from discarded construction materials in concrete.Results indicate that the compressive strength of densified mixture concrete at 28 days can reach 56.88 MPa(recycled materials used as coarse aggregate,and natural sand used as fine aggregate)and 53.33 MPa(recycled materials used as both coarse and fine aggregate).While this type of material is not yet fully understood,further research into this area should enable feasible applications in concrete.However,unsuitable mixtures have serious impact on the durability and overall economy of concrete.Pending further research on suitable mixture designs,a complete application of recycled aggregate in concrete can be expected.展开更多
The mechanical properties of composites prepared from wood flour and thermoplastic blends were investigated. Thermoplastic mixtures of polypropylene (PP) and high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and polystyrene (PS), virg...The mechanical properties of composites prepared from wood flour and thermoplastic blends were investigated. Thermoplastic mixtures of polypropylene (PP) and high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and polystyrene (PS), virgin or recycled, were mixed with wood flour in a high speed blender and then extruded by a specially designed twin/single screw extruder system to form wood-flour/thermoplastic-blends composites (WTBCs). Comparative studies were made to evaluate the effectiveness of the two modification methods of the thermoplastic blends, the one of the addition of maleic anhydride grafted styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene block copolymer (SEBS-g-MAH) as compatibilizer and the other of blend grafting of maleic anhydride (MAH) using dicumyl peroxide (DCP) as initiator by reactive extrusion. The results showed that the impact properties of WTBCs using SEBS-g-MAH as compatilizer were better improved than that of the blend grafting. However, adverse results were observed on the tensile and flexural properties of the corresponding WTBCs. The mechanical properties of WTBCs prepared from recycled plastic blends were poorer to some extent than that from virgin plastic blends in general, especially in elongation break. The morphology of WTBCs breaking section was analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and the results showed that a good interfacial adhesion between wood flour and polymer matrix was observed with both of the two modification methods. However, by blend grafting of adding DCP as initiator and MAH as monomer, a better interfacial bonding between wood and plastic matrix was obtained than that of the addition of SEBS-g-MAH. Blend grafting can be considered as a potential way of increasing the interfacial compatibility of different plastics and between plastic blends and wood.展开更多
This article provides a review of the research unde rt aken in order to determine the suitability of utilizing microwave technology in the production of Recycled ABS Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene resin for mouldin g...This article provides a review of the research unde rt aken in order to determine the suitability of utilizing microwave technology in the production of Recycled ABS Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene resin for mouldin gs. The experimental investigation determined the suitability of the existing re cycled ABS material, the mould material used with respect to performance and lon gevity, potential commercial plant and equipment, end mould compression. Introduction Frequency Characterization of ABS The first step in microwave processing of any material is to locate a frequency band suitable for the mateiial, where it absorbs microwave energy readily. To lo cate this band width, the ABS material was characterized in Variable Frequency M icrowave Ovens operating between the frequenc’y ranges of 2.5 GHz to 6.5 GHz an d 6 GHz to 18 GHz. The variable frequency microwave oven records forward and ref lected powers over regular intervals in the swept frequency range and enables ca lculation of Re flec tan ce=Re fla tan ce forwrd PowerForward Power (1) A low reflectance indicates that the material Forward Power absorbs rela tively higher amount of incident microwave energy. Characterization of the PBS material showed clearly that a frequancy Fig.1 Lower frequency range vs. reflectance of ABS at room te mperatureFig.2 Lower frequency range vs. reflectance of AB S at 80 ℃ 2.5 to 3.5 GHz is the most suitable frequency fo r heating the material. Other alternate frequencies are 12.25 GHz and 15 GHz. Fi g.1. Hazards When ABS is melted a dark fume is omitted, exhaust system was applied, in order to mechanically ventilate and control exposure levels below air borne exposures. The product contains a trace quantity of acrylonitrile, a substance classified by Worksafe Australia as a Category 2 Carcinogen. [TPP115B,+28mm95mm,Y,PZ#] Fig.3 Polypropylene mouldMould design For holding the ABS granules in a single mode cavity, an unfilled p olypropylene mould was designed. A polypropylene lid with a loading arrangement built in the microwave cavity provided pressure to the materinl in the die, duri ng microwave heating. The pressure can be varied with changing weights on the lo ading device and calculating the pressure. Materials Polypropylene has excellent microwave heating properties, a mould was machine to cater for the experimental requirements. Other materials suitable for mould des ign for long term use are quartz and alumina. Quartz being transparent to both m icrowaves and light provides advantages in noncontact optical temperature measur ements. Conclusion The application of microwave heating for the manufacturing of ABS die casts stru ctures has been developed. An experimental results based on the dielectric behav iour illustrate dopent is required to engage dielectric heating. Chemical Compos ition of ABS, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, the percentage of each compound a s it would have a direct relationship on the dielectric properties of the ABS.展开更多
Military missions in hostile environments are often costly and unpredictable,with squadrons sometimes facing isolation and resource scarcity.In such scenarios,critical components in vehicles,drones,and energy generato...Military missions in hostile environments are often costly and unpredictable,with squadrons sometimes facing isolation and resource scarcity.In such scenarios,critical components in vehicles,drones,and energy generators may require structural reinforcement or repair due to damage.This paper proposes a portable,on-site production method for molds under challenging conditions,where material supply is limited.The method utilizes large format additive manufacturing(LFAM)with recycled composite materials,sourced from end-of-life components and waste,as feedstock.The study investigates the microstructural effects of recycling through shredding techniques,using microscopic imaging.Three potential defense-sector applications are explored,specifically in the aerospace,automotive,and energy industries.Additionally,the influence of key printing parameters,particularly nonparallel plane deposition at a 45-degree angle,on the mechanical behavior of ABS reinforced with 20%glass fiber(GF)is examined.The results demonstrate the feasibility of this manufacturing approach,highlighting reductions in waste material and production times compared to traditional methods.Shorter layer times were found to reduce thermal gradients between layers,thereby improving layer adhesion.While 45-degree deposition enhanced Young's modulus,it slightly reduced interlayer adhesion quality.Furthermore,recycling-induced fiber length reduction led to material degradation,aligning with findings from previous studies.Challenges encountered during implementation included weak part adherence to the print bed and local excess material deposition.Overall,the proposed methodology offers a cost-effective alternative to traditional CNC machining for mold production,demonstrating its potential for on-demand manufacturing in resource-constrained environments.展开更多
A large amount of coal gangue from coal mining and processing is regarded as waste and usually stockpiled directly. In order to recycle the valuable elements from the coal gangue, an integrated process is proposed. Th...A large amount of coal gangue from coal mining and processing is regarded as waste and usually stockpiled directly. In order to recycle the valuable elements from the coal gangue, an integrated process is proposed. The process consists of three steps: 1concentrating alumina from the coal gangue via activation roasting followed by alkali leaching of Si O2 which produces alumina concentrate for alumina extraction by the Bayer process; 2) synthesizing tobermorite whiskers from the filtrated alkali liquo containing silicate via a hydrothermal method and reusing excess caustic liquor; and 3) enriching titanium component from the Baye process residue by sulfuric acid leaching. Alumina concentrate with 69.5% Al_2O_3 and mass ratio of alumina to silica(A/S) of 5.9pure 1.1 nm tobermorite whisker and TiO_2-rich material containing 33% TiO_2 are produced, respectively, with the optimal parameters Besides, the actual alumina digestion ratio of alumina concentrate reaches 80.4% at 270 oC for 40 min in the Bayer process.展开更多
In this study,we present the characterization of the carbon fibers recovered from the mechanochemical-enhanced recycling of carbon fiber reinforced fibers.The objectives of the study were to investigate the effect of ...In this study,we present the characterization of the carbon fibers recovered from the mechanochemical-enhanced recycling of carbon fiber reinforced fibers.The objectives of the study were to investigate the effect of our modified recycling method on the interfacial properties of recovered fibers.The reinforced plastics were recycled;the recycling efficiency was determined and the recovered fibers were sized using 1 wt%and 3 wt%concentration of(3-aminopropyl)triethoxysilane.We characterized the morphologies utilizing the electron spectroscopy for chemical analysis(ESCA),atomic force microscopy(AFM),FTIR-attenuated total reflection(ATR)spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy(SEM).Although the surface of the fibers had no cracks,there was evidence of contaminations which affected the interfacial properties and the quality of the fibers.Results showed that the trends in the recovered and virgin fibers were similar with an increase in sizing concentration.The results highlighted the perspectives of increasing the quality of recovered fibers after the recycling process.展开更多
A close-looped process based on the membrane separation and electrolysis is proposed to regenerate the copper etchant in-situ, recover copper on-site and reuse it. It is characterized by selective separation of copper...A close-looped process based on the membrane separation and electrolysis is proposed to regenerate the copper etchant in-situ, recover copper on-site and reuse it. It is characterized by selective separation of copper from the spent etchant, which is accomplished by the ion exchange membrane-electrowinning, and at the same time the other components useful for etching are reclaimed. The experiments show that at least 90 % of electricity efficiency for copper removal can be maintained and the optimum condition for membrane-electrowinning is: cell voltage 2 -2.5 V, operating temperature 40 - 50 ℃ and current density 500 - 1 500 A/m2. The regenerated etchant can be suc cessfully reused to etch copper after adjusting its composition to the normal range, and its recycling property is as good as that of the fresh etchant after 50 times of use-disposal-regeneration cycles.展开更多
The volume tendency of in-use and end-of-life computers in China were analyzed; the emerging danger of obsolete computers by incorrect treatment was summarized; the integration disposal technologies based on 3R (recyc...The volume tendency of in-use and end-of-life computers in China were analyzed; the emerging danger of obsolete computers by incorrect treatment was summarized; the integration disposal technologies based on 3R (recycle, remanufacture and reuse) engineering aiming at monitors, electronic devices, metals, plastics materials, and overall computers were put forward; the economic and social benefits were also analyzed. The results show that the integration disposal process of obsolete computer is an optimum approach to save the resource of electromechanical products. Remanufacturing and disposal 100 thousand obsolete computers per year can create profits about RMB10million yuan and provide employment for 300 persons. It can be deduced that there are great potential opportunities for the obsolete computers disposal industry containing recycle, remanufacture and reuse engineering.展开更多
Japan lacked resources is a large import country and also a large consuming country.So it is turned society structure system of consumption goods stocked in domestic,which leads to 450 millions ton waste material.Rece...Japan lacked resources is a large import country and also a large consuming country.So it is turned society structure system of consumption goods stocked in domestic,which leads to 450 millions ton waste material.Recently,because of continuing development of intermediate handling and recycled utilization technology,finally disposed waste materials approximately 30 millions ton.The quantity of concrete product is consumed 300 millions ton per year unprecedented,beau case of large scope,it is expected valid and large absorption industry of recycled material. The purpose of this paper is to do a report on applied present status and future assignment of recycled material and building structure in Japan.展开更多
Pickling sludge generated during the neutralization of pickling wastewater with calcium hydroxide in stainless steel pickling process was characterized using X-ray fluorescence spectrometry, X-ray diffractometry, scan...Pickling sludge generated during the neutralization of pickling wastewater with calcium hydroxide in stainless steel pickling process was characterized using X-ray fluorescence spectrometry, X-ray diffractometry, scanning electron microscopy, thermogravimetry and differential scanning calorimetry, etc. The major compositions of pickling sludge are CaF2, CaSO4, Me（OH）, （M： Fe, Cr, Ni）, and the content of CaF2 is high in the sludge. The melting point of pickling sludge is about 1350℃ and the viscosity is about 0.14 Pa.s at 1450 ℃, which are comparatively lower than those of normal refining slag. After heat treatment, the contents of sulfur and fluorine in the pickling sludge were reduced, confirming the thermal decomposition of sulfate in the sludge. Fluorine in the sludge is reduced by the gaseous SiF4 and A1F3 generated through the reactions of CaF2 with SiO2 and Al2O3. The preliminary results from the reduction test indicate that the sulfur content in the steel is not affected by the presence of sulfur in the sludge. The recovery of nickel is about 40%, and the chromium content changes marginally due to the protective atmosphere under the reduction condition of chromic oxide. The pickling sludge is a potential auxiliary material for the production of stainless steel.展开更多
Additive manufacturing is a new emerging technology which is ideal for low-to-zero waste production, and it is considered to be a green and clean process that has the potential to lower the cost and energy consumption...Additive manufacturing is a new emerging technology which is ideal for low-to-zero waste production, and it is considered to be a green and clean process that has the potential to lower the cost and energy consumption of production. However, the cost of the feedstock for additive manufacturing and the additive manufactured parts is usually very high, which hinders the further application of additive manufacturing, especially for the metal additive manufacturing. The concept of circular metal additive manufacturing involves the recycling of the metal feedstock and the additive manufactured parts leading to the truly zero waste production and the most energy saving. This paper reviews the technologies that help the formation of a circular metal additive manufacturing through recycling of the feedstocks and the damaged metal parts. Reactive metals, such as titanium, tend to be contaminated easily during handling and production. Recycling of the titanium for achieving a circular titanium additive manufacturing is reviewed in detail.展开更多
基金Project(2024JJ2073)supported by the Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars of Hunan Province,ChinaProjects(2023YFC3807205,2019YFC1904704)+4 种基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of ChinaProject(52178443)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(2024ZZTS0109)supported by Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of Central South University,China。
文摘Permeable roads generally exhibit inferior mechanical properties and shorter service life than traditional dense-graded/impermeable roads.Furthermore,the incorporation of recycled aggregates in their construction may exacerbate these limitations.To address these issues,this study introduced a novel cement-stabilized permeable recycled aggregate material.A total of 162 beam specimens prepared with nine different levels of cement-aggregate ratio were tested to evaluate their permeability,bending load,and bending fatigue life.The experimental results indicate that increasing the content of recycled aggregates led to a reduction in both permeability and bending load.Additionally,the inclusion of recycled aggregates diminished the energy dissipation capacity of the specimens.These findings were used to establish a robust relationship between the initial damage in cement-stabilized permeable recycled aggregate material specimens and their fatigue life,and to propose a predictive model for their fatigue performance.Further,a method for assessing fatigue damage based on the evolution of fatigue-induced strain and energy dissipation was developed.The findings of this study provide valuable insights into the mechanical behavior and fatigue performance of cement-stabilized permeable recycled aggregate materials,offering guidance for the design of low-carbon-emission,permeable,and durable roadways incorporating recycled aggregates.
基金Projects(52274143,51874284)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China。
文摘The cemented-gangue-fly-ash backfill(CGFB)prepared from coal-based solid waste materials commonly exhibits high brittleness,leading to an increased susceptibility to cracking.Uniaxial compressive strength(UCS),acoustic emission(AE),and scanning electron microscopy tests were conducted on CGFB samples with recycled steel fiber(RSF)contents of 0,0.5%,1.0%and 1.5%to assess the mechanical properties and damage evolution law of the CGFB.The research findings indicate that:1)When RSF contents were 0.5%,1%,and 1.5%,respectively,compared to samples without RSF,the UCS decreased by 3.86%,6.76%,and 15.59%,while toughness increased by 69%,98%,and 123%;2)The addition of RSFs reduced the post-peak stress energy activity and increased the fluctuations in the b-value;3)As the RSF dosage increased from 0 to 1.5%,the per unit dissipated strain energy increased from 5.84 to 21.51,and the post-peak released energy increased from 15.07 to 33.76,indicating that the external energy required for the CGFB sample to fail increased;4)The hydration products,such as C-S-H gel,ettringite,and micro-particle materials,were embedded in the damaged areas of the RSFs,increasing the frictional force at the interface between the RSF and CGFB matrix.The shape variability of the RSFs caused interlocking between the RSFs and the matrix.Both mechanisms strengthened the bridging effect of the RSFs in the CGFB,thereby improving the damage resistance capability of CGFB.The excellent damage resistance occurred at an RSF content of 0.5%;thus,this content is recommended for engineering applications.
基金Project(51178417)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(2012R10025)supported by the Qianjiang Talent Plan of Zhejiang Province,China+2 种基金Project(2012HY006B)supported by the Marine Cross-Guide Research Funds of Zhejiang University,ChinaProject(2013FZA4015)supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,ChinaProject supported by the Department of Construction of Zhejiang Province,China
文摘Phosphorous slag （PHS）, ground granulated blast-furnace slag （GGBS） and fly ash （FA） were used as replacements of Portland cement to modify the microstruc^xe of recycled aggregate concrete （RAC）. A new manufacturing method named ＂W3T4＂ was proposed to improve the performances of interracial transition zone （ITZ） between recycled aggregate and mortar. The mechanical properties and the durability of RAC were tested, which show that this new manufacturing method improves the properties of RAC, and the GGBS with finest size makes a great contribution to the performance of RAC due to its better filling effect and much earlier pozzolanic reaction. Combined with GGBS, the effects of PHS on the retardation of setting time can be alleviated and the synergistic effect helps to make a more compact RAC. For the RAC with 25% of the recycled aggregate （RA） replacement and 10% PHS ＋ 10% GGBS additives, the compressive strength increases by 25.4%, but the permeability decreases by 64.3% with respect to the reference concrete made with nature aggregates. The micro-mechanisms of these improvements were investigated by the scanning electron microscope （SEM）. The SEM images show that the new manufacturing method, adding superfine pozzolanic powders and super-plasticizer benefits, makes a much denser ITZ in RAC.
文摘The main objective of this study is to investigate the effects of the nanoclay mixed with recycled polyester fiber on the mechanical behavior of soil as a new stabilizer material.To meet this objective,a series of drained direct shear and compaction tests were performed on unreinforced and reinforced soil specimens with three different combinations of the fiber-soil ratios ranging between 0.1%and 0.5%,as well as three different combinations of nanoclay soil ratios ranging between 0.5%and 1.5%of the soil dry weight.Results indicated that composition of the nanoclay recycled polyester fiber with the soil improved the friction angle(Φ)by 41%and cohesion(c)by 174%.The soil particles stick together through viscose gel produced by nanoclay.In addition,the rough and wavy surface of the fibers creates a bond and friction between the soil particles and prevents the movement of soil particles,and as a result,the soil strength is increased.
基金Project(Xiangjianke(2007)No.425) supported by Scientific Research Fund of Hunan Provincial Construction DepartmentProject supported by the Youth Framework Teacher Fund of Xiangtan University(2006)
文摘Through adding different additional water use,the compressive strength,splitting tensile strength and fluidity of recycled concrete of three aggregate combination forms were studied by experiment respectively.The experimental results show that with the increase of adding additional water use,the compressive strength and splitting tensile strength of recycled coarse aggregate concrete decrease,but that of recycled fine aggregate concrete and recycled all aggregate concrete increase firstly then decrease.When additional water use is added more 15% or 20% than that of basic ordinary concrete,the recycled coarse aggregate concrete and fine one can get pretty good fluidity.When it is added more 30%,the recycled all aggregate concrete has fluidity that is just satisfied.
基金Project(2003-MOC-NGGP-03) supported by the Netherlands Government Grant Project
文摘The experiment was conducted to treat the leachate from two simulating columns by recycling to the columns themselves without being discharged into the enviroment. The columns were employed to simulate anaerobic and semi-aerobic landfills separately. The influence of landfill structure on stabilization of fully recycled leachate was studied. The results show that semi-aerobic landfill structure accelerates the stabilization of leachate recycled. The full recycle of leachate in semi-aerobic landfill is a very feasible and effective technology for leachate treatment with low cost and energy saving especially in arid and rare rainfall regions. Meanwhile, the environmental impact of landfill can be greatly minimized.
文摘Coarse and fine aggregate constitutes an average of approximately 55% to 80% of the total volume of concrete materials.Concrete remains the most commonly-used building material worldwide.As a result,the massive use of aggregate will have a direct impact on the earth′s natural resources if an appropriate replacement material is not found,violating the spirit of sustainable development.This study makes a preliminary examination of using coarse and fine aggregate produced from discarded construction materials in concrete.Results indicate that the compressive strength of densified mixture concrete at 28 days can reach 56.88 MPa(recycled materials used as coarse aggregate,and natural sand used as fine aggregate)and 53.33 MPa(recycled materials used as both coarse and fine aggregate).While this type of material is not yet fully understood,further research into this area should enable feasible applications in concrete.However,unsuitable mixtures have serious impact on the durability and overall economy of concrete.Pending further research on suitable mixture designs,a complete application of recycled aggregate in concrete can be expected.
文摘The mechanical properties of composites prepared from wood flour and thermoplastic blends were investigated. Thermoplastic mixtures of polypropylene (PP) and high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and polystyrene (PS), virgin or recycled, were mixed with wood flour in a high speed blender and then extruded by a specially designed twin/single screw extruder system to form wood-flour/thermoplastic-blends composites (WTBCs). Comparative studies were made to evaluate the effectiveness of the two modification methods of the thermoplastic blends, the one of the addition of maleic anhydride grafted styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene block copolymer (SEBS-g-MAH) as compatibilizer and the other of blend grafting of maleic anhydride (MAH) using dicumyl peroxide (DCP) as initiator by reactive extrusion. The results showed that the impact properties of WTBCs using SEBS-g-MAH as compatilizer were better improved than that of the blend grafting. However, adverse results were observed on the tensile and flexural properties of the corresponding WTBCs. The mechanical properties of WTBCs prepared from recycled plastic blends were poorer to some extent than that from virgin plastic blends in general, especially in elongation break. The morphology of WTBCs breaking section was analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and the results showed that a good interfacial adhesion between wood flour and polymer matrix was observed with both of the two modification methods. However, by blend grafting of adding DCP as initiator and MAH as monomer, a better interfacial bonding between wood and plastic matrix was obtained than that of the addition of SEBS-g-MAH. Blend grafting can be considered as a potential way of increasing the interfacial compatibility of different plastics and between plastic blends and wood.
文摘This article provides a review of the research unde rt aken in order to determine the suitability of utilizing microwave technology in the production of Recycled ABS Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene resin for mouldin gs. The experimental investigation determined the suitability of the existing re cycled ABS material, the mould material used with respect to performance and lon gevity, potential commercial plant and equipment, end mould compression. Introduction Frequency Characterization of ABS The first step in microwave processing of any material is to locate a frequency band suitable for the mateiial, where it absorbs microwave energy readily. To lo cate this band width, the ABS material was characterized in Variable Frequency M icrowave Ovens operating between the frequenc’y ranges of 2.5 GHz to 6.5 GHz an d 6 GHz to 18 GHz. The variable frequency microwave oven records forward and ref lected powers over regular intervals in the swept frequency range and enables ca lculation of Re flec tan ce=Re fla tan ce forwrd PowerForward Power (1) A low reflectance indicates that the material Forward Power absorbs rela tively higher amount of incident microwave energy. Characterization of the PBS material showed clearly that a frequancy Fig.1 Lower frequency range vs. reflectance of ABS at room te mperatureFig.2 Lower frequency range vs. reflectance of AB S at 80 ℃ 2.5 to 3.5 GHz is the most suitable frequency fo r heating the material. Other alternate frequencies are 12.25 GHz and 15 GHz. Fi g.1. Hazards When ABS is melted a dark fume is omitted, exhaust system was applied, in order to mechanically ventilate and control exposure levels below air borne exposures. The product contains a trace quantity of acrylonitrile, a substance classified by Worksafe Australia as a Category 2 Carcinogen. [TPP115B,+28mm95mm,Y,PZ#] Fig.3 Polypropylene mouldMould design For holding the ABS granules in a single mode cavity, an unfilled p olypropylene mould was designed. A polypropylene lid with a loading arrangement built in the microwave cavity provided pressure to the materinl in the die, duri ng microwave heating. The pressure can be varied with changing weights on the lo ading device and calculating the pressure. Materials Polypropylene has excellent microwave heating properties, a mould was machine to cater for the experimental requirements. Other materials suitable for mould des ign for long term use are quartz and alumina. Quartz being transparent to both m icrowaves and light provides advantages in noncontact optical temperature measur ements. Conclusion The application of microwave heating for the manufacturing of ABS die casts stru ctures has been developed. An experimental results based on the dielectric behav iour illustrate dopent is required to engage dielectric heating. Chemical Compos ition of ABS, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, the percentage of each compound a s it would have a direct relationship on the dielectric properties of the ABS.
基金Generalitat Valenciana(GVA)and Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation(Grant Nos.TED2021-130879 B-C21,CIACIF/2021/286,PID2023-151110OB-I00,and CIPROM/2022/3)to provide funds for conducting experiments and software licensessupported by the National Research Foundation,Prime Minister's Office,Singapore under its Campus for Research Excellence and Technological Enterprise(CREATE)programme。
文摘Military missions in hostile environments are often costly and unpredictable,with squadrons sometimes facing isolation and resource scarcity.In such scenarios,critical components in vehicles,drones,and energy generators may require structural reinforcement or repair due to damage.This paper proposes a portable,on-site production method for molds under challenging conditions,where material supply is limited.The method utilizes large format additive manufacturing(LFAM)with recycled composite materials,sourced from end-of-life components and waste,as feedstock.The study investigates the microstructural effects of recycling through shredding techniques,using microscopic imaging.Three potential defense-sector applications are explored,specifically in the aerospace,automotive,and energy industries.Additionally,the influence of key printing parameters,particularly nonparallel plane deposition at a 45-degree angle,on the mechanical behavior of ABS reinforced with 20%glass fiber(GF)is examined.The results demonstrate the feasibility of this manufacturing approach,highlighting reductions in waste material and production times compared to traditional methods.Shorter layer times were found to reduce thermal gradients between layers,thereby improving layer adhesion.While 45-degree deposition enhanced Young's modulus,it slightly reduced interlayer adhesion quality.Furthermore,recycling-induced fiber length reduction led to material degradation,aligning with findings from previous studies.Challenges encountered during implementation included weak part adherence to the print bed and local excess material deposition.Overall,the proposed methodology offers a cost-effective alternative to traditional CNC machining for mold production,demonstrating its potential for on-demand manufacturing in resource-constrained environments.
基金Projects(51234008,51174230)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(NCET-11-0515)supported by the Program for New Century Excellent Talents in University,ChinaProject supported by Co-Innovation Center for Clean and Efficient Utilization of Strategic Metal Mineral Resources,China
文摘A large amount of coal gangue from coal mining and processing is regarded as waste and usually stockpiled directly. In order to recycle the valuable elements from the coal gangue, an integrated process is proposed. The process consists of three steps: 1concentrating alumina from the coal gangue via activation roasting followed by alkali leaching of Si O2 which produces alumina concentrate for alumina extraction by the Bayer process; 2) synthesizing tobermorite whiskers from the filtrated alkali liquo containing silicate via a hydrothermal method and reusing excess caustic liquor; and 3) enriching titanium component from the Baye process residue by sulfuric acid leaching. Alumina concentrate with 69.5% Al_2O_3 and mass ratio of alumina to silica(A/S) of 5.9pure 1.1 nm tobermorite whisker and TiO_2-rich material containing 33% TiO_2 are produced, respectively, with the optimal parameters Besides, the actual alumina digestion ratio of alumina concentrate reaches 80.4% at 270 oC for 40 min in the Bayer process.
基金Project(S2598445)supported by the Project for Cooperative R&D between Industry,Academy and Research Institute Funded by the Korea Ministry of SME and Startups in 2018
文摘In this study,we present the characterization of the carbon fibers recovered from the mechanochemical-enhanced recycling of carbon fiber reinforced fibers.The objectives of the study were to investigate the effect of our modified recycling method on the interfacial properties of recovered fibers.The reinforced plastics were recycled;the recycling efficiency was determined and the recovered fibers were sized using 1 wt%and 3 wt%concentration of(3-aminopropyl)triethoxysilane.We characterized the morphologies utilizing the electron spectroscopy for chemical analysis(ESCA),atomic force microscopy(AFM),FTIR-attenuated total reflection(ATR)spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy(SEM).Although the surface of the fibers had no cracks,there was evidence of contaminations which affected the interfacial properties and the quality of the fibers.Results showed that the trends in the recovered and virgin fibers were similar with an increase in sizing concentration.The results highlighted the perspectives of increasing the quality of recovered fibers after the recycling process.
文摘A close-looped process based on the membrane separation and electrolysis is proposed to regenerate the copper etchant in-situ, recover copper on-site and reuse it. It is characterized by selective separation of copper from the spent etchant, which is accomplished by the ion exchange membrane-electrowinning, and at the same time the other components useful for etching are reclaimed. The experiments show that at least 90 % of electricity efficiency for copper removal can be maintained and the optimum condition for membrane-electrowinning is: cell voltage 2 -2.5 V, operating temperature 40 - 50 ℃ and current density 500 - 1 500 A/m2. The regenerated etchant can be suc cessfully reused to etch copper after adjusting its composition to the normal range, and its recycling property is as good as that of the fresh etchant after 50 times of use-disposal-regeneration cycles.
文摘The volume tendency of in-use and end-of-life computers in China were analyzed; the emerging danger of obsolete computers by incorrect treatment was summarized; the integration disposal technologies based on 3R (recycle, remanufacture and reuse) engineering aiming at monitors, electronic devices, metals, plastics materials, and overall computers were put forward; the economic and social benefits were also analyzed. The results show that the integration disposal process of obsolete computer is an optimum approach to save the resource of electromechanical products. Remanufacturing and disposal 100 thousand obsolete computers per year can create profits about RMB10million yuan and provide employment for 300 persons. It can be deduced that there are great potential opportunities for the obsolete computers disposal industry containing recycle, remanufacture and reuse engineering.
文摘Japan lacked resources is a large import country and also a large consuming country.So it is turned society structure system of consumption goods stocked in domestic,which leads to 450 millions ton waste material.Recently,because of continuing development of intermediate handling and recycled utilization technology,finally disposed waste materials approximately 30 millions ton.The quantity of concrete product is consumed 300 millions ton per year unprecedented,beau case of large scope,it is expected valid and large absorption industry of recycled material. The purpose of this paper is to do a report on applied present status and future assignment of recycled material and building structure in Japan.
基金Project(2010JM7010)supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Shaanxi Province,ChinaProject supported by the Scientific Research Foundation for the Returned Overseas Chinese Scholars,Ministry of Education,ChinaProject supported by the Technology Foundation for Selected Overseas Chinese Scholars,Department of Human Resources and Social Security of Shaanxi Province,China
文摘Pickling sludge generated during the neutralization of pickling wastewater with calcium hydroxide in stainless steel pickling process was characterized using X-ray fluorescence spectrometry, X-ray diffractometry, scanning electron microscopy, thermogravimetry and differential scanning calorimetry, etc. The major compositions of pickling sludge are CaF2, CaSO4, Me（OH）, （M： Fe, Cr, Ni）, and the content of CaF2 is high in the sludge. The melting point of pickling sludge is about 1350℃ and the viscosity is about 0.14 Pa.s at 1450 ℃, which are comparatively lower than those of normal refining slag. After heat treatment, the contents of sulfur and fluorine in the pickling sludge were reduced, confirming the thermal decomposition of sulfate in the sludge. Fluorine in the sludge is reduced by the gaseous SiF4 and A1F3 generated through the reactions of CaF2 with SiO2 and Al2O3. The preliminary results from the reduction test indicate that the sulfur content in the steel is not affected by the presence of sulfur in the sludge. The recovery of nickel is about 40%, and the chromium content changes marginally due to the protective atmosphere under the reduction condition of chromic oxide. The pickling sludge is a potential auxiliary material for the production of stainless steel.
基金Project(51922108)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(2019JJ20031)supported by Hunan Natural Science Foundation,ChinaProject(2019SK2061)supported by Hunan Key Research and Development Program,China。
文摘Additive manufacturing is a new emerging technology which is ideal for low-to-zero waste production, and it is considered to be a green and clean process that has the potential to lower the cost and energy consumption of production. However, the cost of the feedstock for additive manufacturing and the additive manufactured parts is usually very high, which hinders the further application of additive manufacturing, especially for the metal additive manufacturing. The concept of circular metal additive manufacturing involves the recycling of the metal feedstock and the additive manufactured parts leading to the truly zero waste production and the most energy saving. This paper reviews the technologies that help the formation of a circular metal additive manufacturing through recycling of the feedstocks and the damaged metal parts. Reactive metals, such as titanium, tend to be contaminated easily during handling and production. Recycling of the titanium for achieving a circular titanium additive manufacturing is reviewed in detail.
