Enzyme-induced carbonate precipitation(EICP)has emerged as an innovative soil stabilization technology to precipitate CaCO_(3)by catalyzing urea decomposition.Although extensive efforts have been made to increase the ...Enzyme-induced carbonate precipitation(EICP)has emerged as an innovative soil stabilization technology to precipitate CaCO_(3)by catalyzing urea decomposition.Although extensive efforts have been made to increase the calcium carbonate content(CCC)formed in the EICP process for the better biocementation effect,the cementability and micromechanical properties of CaCO_(3)are rarely known.A study of the cementitious characteristics and micromechanical properties of CaCO_(3)precipitates with different mixing percentages of crystal morphology is essential for soil improvement.In the present study,ultrasonic oscillation tests and nanoindentation tests were performed to investigate the cementability and micromechanical properties of CaCO_(3)precipitate.The results show that the cementability and micromechanical properties of CaCO_(3)precipitate are related to the composition of the crystal morphology.A high content of calcite is beneficial to improve the adhesion of calcium carbonate precipitate.Calcite has better mechanical properties(elastic modulus,hardness and ductility)than vaterite,and the presence of vaterite can significantly affect the measured value of mechanical properties in nanoindentation tests.The ductility of CaCO_(3)precipitate induced by crude soybean urease(CSU)is higher than that of CaCO_(3)precipitate induced by commercially available pure enzyme,suggesting that commercially available pure enzyme can be replaced by CSU for cost-effective field-scale engineering applications.This work can provide insight into optimizing the properties of CaCO_(3)precipitate from the micro-scale.展开更多
The promotion of deep decarbonization in the cement industry is crucial for mitigating global climate change,a key component of which is carbon capture,utilization,and storage(CCUS)technology.Despite its importance,th...The promotion of deep decarbonization in the cement industry is crucial for mitigating global climate change,a key component of which is carbon capture,utilization,and storage(CCUS)technology.Despite its importance,there is a lack of empirical assessments of early opportunities for CCUS implementation in the cement sector.In this study,a comprehensive onshore and offshore source–sink matching optimization assessment framework for CCUS retrofitting in the cement industry,called the SSM-Cement framework,is proposed.The framework comprises four main modules:the cement plant suitability screening module,the storage site assessment module,the source–sink matching optimization model module,and the economic assessment module.By applying this framework to China,919 candidates are initially screened from 1132 existing cement plants.Further,603 CCUS-ready cement plants are identified,and are found to achieve a cumulative emission reduction of 18.5 Gt CO_(2) from 2030 to 2060 by meeting the CCUS feasibility conditions for constructing both onshore and offshore CO_(2) transportation routes.The levelized cost of cement(LCOC)is found to range from 30 to 96(mean 73)USD·(t cement)^(-1),while the levelized carbon avoidance cost(LCAC)ranges from^(-5) to 140(mean 88)USD·(t CO_(2))^(-1).The northeastern and northwestern regions of China are considered priority areas for CCUS implementation,with the LCAC concentrated in the range of 35 to 70 USD·(t CO_(2))^(-1).In addition to onshore storage of 15.8 Gt CO_(2) from 2030 to 2060,offshore storage would contribute 2.7 Gt of decarbonization for coastal cement plants,with comparable LCACs around 90 USD·(t CO_(2))^(-1).展开更多
The electrochemical corrosion of ductile pipes(DPs)in drinking water distribution systems(DWDS)has a crucial impact on cement-mortar lining(CML)failure and metal release,potentially leading to drinking water quality d...The electrochemical corrosion of ductile pipes(DPs)in drinking water distribution systems(DWDS)has a crucial impact on cement-mortar lining(CML)failure and metal release,potentially leading to drinking water quality deterioration and posing a risk to public health.An in-situ scanning vibrating electrode technique(SVET)with micron-scale resolution,microscopic scale detection and water quality analysis were used to investigate the corrosion behavior and metal release from DPs throughout the whole CML failure process.Metal pollutants release occurred at three different stages of CML failure process,and there are potential risks of water quality deterioration exceeding the maximum allowable levels set by national standards in the partial failure stage and lining peeling stage.Furthermore,the effects of water chemistry(Cl^(−),SO_(4)^(2−),NO_(3)−,and Ca^(2+))on corrosion scale growth and iron release activity,were investigated during the CML partial failure stage.Results showed that the CML failure process in DPs was accelerated by the autocatalysis of localized corrosion.Cl^(−)was found to damage the uncorroded metal surface,while SO_(4)^(2−)mainly dissolved the corrosion scale surface,increasing iron release.Both the oxidation of NO_(3)−and selective sedimentation of Ca2+were found to enhance the stability of corrosion scales and inhibit iron release.展开更多
Natural cemented calcareous sand and limestone are highly complex and not well understood in terms of the me-chanical behavior due to the difficulty of obtaining undisturbed samples from far sea.This paper proposes an...Natural cemented calcareous sand and limestone are highly complex and not well understood in terms of the me-chanical behavior due to the difficulty of obtaining undisturbed samples from far sea.This paper proposes an artificial method in a laboratory setting using microbial-induced carbonate precipitation(MICP)to simulate the natural process of cementation of limestone.The artificially cemented sand has a high degree of similarity with the natural weakly limestone in three aspects:(1)the mineral composition of the cemented material is also granular calcite and acicular aragonite;(2)the microstructure in interconnected open pore network can be gradually closed and contracted with cementation.The porosity reaches to approximately 9.2%;(3)both the stress-strain relationship and the unconfined strength closely resemble that of natural weakly limestone.Furthermore,both static and dynamic behaviors of artificial limestone were studied by quasi-static compression tests and Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar(SHPB)tests,finding that the unconfined strength of weakly artifical limestone exponentially increases with increasing strain rate.A rate-dependent bond strength was proposed and implemented in software to reveal the mechanism of strain rate effects.It is found that the loading velocity is too high to keep in sync with the initiation and propagation of cracks under impact loading.This delay-induced viscosity may restrict the movement of the surrounding balls,thus increasing resistance.展开更多
At present,carbon capture and storage(CCS)is the only mature and commercialized technology capable of effectively and economically reducing greenhouse gas emissions to achieve a significant and immedi-ate impact on th...At present,carbon capture and storage(CCS)is the only mature and commercialized technology capable of effectively and economically reducing greenhouse gas emissions to achieve a significant and immedi-ate impact on the CO_(2) level on Earth.Notably,long-term geological storage of captured CO_(2) has emerged as a primary storage method,given its minimal impact on surface ecological environments and high level of safety.The integrity of CO_(2) storage wellbores can be compromised by the corrosion of steel casings and degradation of cement in supercritical CO_(2) storage environments,potentially leading to the leakage of stored CO_(2) from the sites.This critical review endeavors to establish a knowledge foundation for the cor-rosion and materials degradation associated with geological CO_(2) storage through an in-depth examina-tion and analysis of the environments,operation,and the state-of-the-art progress in research pertaining to the topic.This article discusses the physical and chemical properties of CO_(2) in its supercrit-ical phase during injection and storage.It then introduces the principle of geological CO_(2) storage,consid-erations in the construction of storage systems,and the unique geo-bio-chemical environment involving aqueous media and microbial communities in CO_(2) storage.After a comprehensive analysis of existing knowledge on corrosion in CO_(2) storage,including corrosion mechanisms,parametric effects,and corro-sion rate measurements,this review identifies technical gaps and puts forward potential avenues for fur-ther research in steel corrosion within geological CO_(2) storage systems.展开更多
The effects of liquid-solid ratio and reaction time on the leaching rate of magnesium at room temperature were investigated,as well as the effects of the molar ratio of MgO/MgCl_(2),the amount of water added,and the a...The effects of liquid-solid ratio and reaction time on the leaching rate of magnesium at room temperature were investigated,as well as the effects of the molar ratio of MgO/MgCl_(2),the amount of water added,and the amount of acid-impregnated slag dosed on the compressive strength and water resistance of LR-MOC.The results showed that the magnesium element in the boron mud could be maximally leached under the conditions of 1:1 concentration of hydrochloric acid at room temperature,liquid-solid ratio of 2.5 mL·g^(-1),and reaction time of 5 h,and the main products were amorphous SiO_(2) as well as a small amount of magnesium olivine which had not been completely reacted.The LR-MOC prepared using the acid-soaked mixture could reach a softening coefficient of 0.85 for 28 d of water immersion when the molar ratio of MgO/MgCl_(2) was 2.2,the amount of water added was 0 g,and the acid-soaked slag dosing was 40 wt%,which also led to an appreciable late-strength,with an increase of 19.4%in compressive strength at 28 d compared to that at 7 d.Unlike previous studies,LR-MOC prepared in this way has a final strength phase that is not the more easily hydrolysed 3-phase but the lath-like 5-phase.For this phenomenon,we analyzed the mechanism and found that,during the acid leaching process,a part of amorphous SiO_(2) dissolved in the acid leaching solution formed a silica sol,in which Mg^(2+)played a bridging role to make the silica sol more stable.With the addition and hydrolysis of MgO,the silica sol gel coagulation slows down,providing a capping layer to inhibit the hydrolysis of the 5-phase crystals and providing some strength after coagulation.The amorphous SiO_(2) in the other part of the acid-impregnated slag generated M-S-H gel with Mg^(2+)and OH-,which synergised with the dense structure composed of interlocking crystals to improve the water resistance of LR-MOC.展开更多
Paste and mortar specimens were prepared with sulfoaluminate cement(SAC),P⋅O 42.5 ordinary Portland cement(OPC),and standard sand,and mixed and cured with pure water and artificial seawater,respectively.The mechanical...Paste and mortar specimens were prepared with sulfoaluminate cement(SAC),P⋅O 42.5 ordinary Portland cement(OPC),and standard sand,and mixed and cured with pure water and artificial seawater,respectively.The mechanical properties of mortar specimens were tested.Hydration and microstructure of paste specimens were also investigated using X-ray diffraction(XRD),scanning electron microscope(SEM),and 27Al nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR),respectively.The results indicate that SAC mortar samples mixed and cured by seawater have faster strength growth before 28 d and higher compressive strength than OPC mortar samples.Compared to curing in deionized water,the hydration products of SAC are somewhat coarser when cured in simulated seawater.The evolution of aluminum phase hydration products during the hydration process of SAC mixed and cured in simulated seawater is quite different from that of OPC.From 3 to 28 d,the content of each aluminum phase hydration product in SAC paste cured in simulated seawater changed little,while that in OPC paste changed significantly;for example,from 7 to 28 d,the content of ettringite(AFt)in OPC paste increased significantly.This type of AFt formed loosely,harming the mortar's microstructure.展开更多
The mechanical behavior of cemented gangue backfill materials(CGBMs)is closely related to particle size distribution(PSD)of aggregates and properties of cementitious materials.Consequently,the true triaxial compressio...The mechanical behavior of cemented gangue backfill materials(CGBMs)is closely related to particle size distribution(PSD)of aggregates and properties of cementitious materials.Consequently,the true triaxial compression tests,CT scanning,SEM,and EDS tests were conducted on cemented gangue backfill samples(CGBSs)with various carbon nanotube concentrations(P_(CNT))that satisfied fractal theory for the PSD of aggregates.The mechanical properties,energy dissipations,and failure mechanisms of the CGBSs under true triaxial compression were systematically analyzed.The results indicate that appropriate carbon nanotubes(CNTs)effectively enhance the mechanical properties and energy dissipations of CGBSs through micropore filling and microcrack bridging,and the optimal effect appears at P_(CNT)of 0.08wt%.Taking PSD fractal dimension(D)of 2.500 as an example,compared to that of CGBS without CNT,the peak strength(σ_(p)),axial peak strain(ε_(1,p)),elastic strain energy(Ue),and dissipated energy(U_(d))increased by 12.76%,29.60%,19.05%,and90.39%,respectively.However,excessive CNTs can reduce the mechanical properties of CGBSs due to CNT agglomeration,manifesting a decrease inρ_(p),ε_(1,p),and the volumetric strain increment(Δε_(v))when P_(CNT)increases from 0.08wt%to 0.12wt%.Moreover,the addition of CNTs improved the integrity of CGBS after macroscopic failure,and crack extension in CGBSs appeared in two modes:detour and pass through the aggregates.Theσ_(p)and U_(d)firstly increase and then decrease with increasing D,and porosity shows the opposite trend.Theε_(1,p)andΔε_(v)are negatively correlated with D,and CGBS with D=2.150 has the maximum deformation parameters(ε_(1,p)=0.05079,Δε_(v)=0.01990)due to the frictional slip effect caused by coarse aggregates.With increasing D,the failure modes of CGBSs are sequentially manifested as oblique shear failure,"Y-shaped"shear failure,and conjugate shear failure.展开更多
This study aimed to address the challenges of solid waste utilization,cost reduction,and carbon reduction in the treatment of deep-dredged soil at Xuwei Port in Lianyungang city of China.Past research in this area was...This study aimed to address the challenges of solid waste utilization,cost reduction,and carbon reduction in the treatment of deep-dredged soil at Xuwei Port in Lianyungang city of China.Past research in this area was limited.Therefore,a curing agent made from powdered shells was used to solidify the dredged soil in situ.We employed laboratory orthogonal tests to investigate the physical and mechanical properties of the powdered shell-based curing agent.Data was collected by conducting experiments to assess the role of powdered shells in the curing process and to determine the optimal ratios of powdered shells to solidified soil for different purposes.The development of strength in solidified soil was studied in both seawater and pure water conditions.The study revealed that the strength of the solidified soil was influenced by the substitution rate of powdered shells and their interaction with cement.Higher cement content had a positive effect on strength.For high-strength solidified soil,the recommended ratio of wet soil:cement:lime:powdered shells were 100:16:4:4,while for low-strength solidified soil,the recommended ratio was 100:5.4:2.4:0.6.Seawater,under appropriate conditions,improved short-term strength by promoting the formation of expansive ettringite minerals that contributed to cementation and precipitation.These findings suggest that the combination of cement and powdered shells is synergistic,positively affecting the strength of solidified soil.The recommended ratios provide practical guidance for achieving desired strength levels while considering factors such as cost and carbon emissions.The role of seawater in enhancing short-term strength through crystal formation is noteworthy and can be advantageous for certain applications.In conclusion,this research demonstrates the potential of using a powdered shell-based curing agent for solidifying dredged soil in an environmentally friendly and cost-effective manner.The recommended ratios for different strength requirements offer valuable insights for practical applications in the field of soil treatment,contributing to sustainable and efficient solutions for soil management.展开更多
Ti(C,N)-Mo_(2)C-Ni cermet as alternative materials was explored for use in alkaline conditions,replacing the WC-Co cemented carbides,since Co is classified as a potentially carcinogenic substance and there is potentia...Ti(C,N)-Mo_(2)C-Ni cermet as alternative materials was explored for use in alkaline conditions,replacing the WC-Co cemented carbides,since Co is classified as a potentially carcinogenic substance and there is potential hazard of“hard metal disease”under the exposure to cobalt dust.The changes in microstructure,corrosion rate and volumetric loss rate of the two materials were compared under electrochemical corrosion and erosion-corrosion in alkaline environment.The results demonstrates that Ti(C,N)-Mo_(2)C-Ni cermet undergoes passivation when exposed to electrochemical corrosion of NaOH solution,resulting in a significant increase in oxygen content on the corroded surface.The corrosion rate of cermet is approximately one order of magnitude lower than that of the cemented carbide.Under the erosion-corrosion of an alkaline sand-water mixture,both the cermet and cemented carbide experience a gradual increase in volumetric loss rate with prolonging the erosion time.During erosion,the rim phase in cermet is fragile,so cracks easily penetrate it while the core phase remains intact.The medium-grained cemented carbide commonly demonstrates transgranular fracture mode,while in the fine-grained cemented carbide,cracks tend to propagate along phase boundaries.The erosive wear and damage caused by sand particles play a predominant role in the erosion-corrosion process of alkaline sand-water mixtures.This process represents an accelerated destructive phenomenon influenced and intensified by the combined effects of corrosion and erosion.It is confirmed that using cermet as an alternative anti-wear material to cemented carbides is feasible under alkaline conditions,and even better.展开更多
The injection of bone cement is a promising surgical intervention for the treatment of osteoporosis.The aim of this study was to formulate a novel injectable bioactive bone cement to adress such medical problems.The b...The injection of bone cement is a promising surgical intervention for the treatment of osteoporosis.The aim of this study was to formulate a novel injectable bioactive bone cement to adress such medical problems.The bone cement primarily consists of tricalcium phosphate(β-TCP),konjac glucomannan(KGM),and hydroxyapatite whisker(HAw).An orthogonal experiment was designed to generate multiple sets of new composite calcium phosphate cement(NCPC)samples,and their setting times were measured.The in vitro compatibility of the new bone cement was assessed through relative cell proliferation rate(RGR)and in vitro cell growth experiments.Mechanical strength and porosity tests were conducted for each group of bone cement,and cross-sectional morphology was observed.The results demonstrate that the bone cement exhibits favorable properties such as self-curing,mechanical robustness,and resistance to collapse.The optimum formulation involves a doping ratio of 5/15(wt%)HAw and HA,an additional amount of 1.2wt%KGM,and a liquid citric acid concentration of 2wt%.Porosity tests confirmed that the material has high compressive strength and a favorable porosity of 27%,creating conducive conditions for cell growth,proliferation,and material degradation.Moreover,in vitro cell culture experiments revealed excellent biocompatibility of the material.Consequently,the developed NCPC emerges as a potential candidate material for applications of bone implantation.展开更多
Treatment of peat soil foundation in Yunnan surrounding Dianchi and Erhai Lakes poses complex problems for engineering projects.It is insufficient to rely on ordinary cement to reinforce peat soil.In order to make the...Treatment of peat soil foundation in Yunnan surrounding Dianchi and Erhai Lakes poses complex problems for engineering projects.It is insufficient to rely on ordinary cement to reinforce peat soil.In order to make the reinforcement reliable,this experiment mixed(ultrafine cement)UFC into ordinary cement to form a composite solidify agent.This study aimed to analyze the influence of UFC proportion on the strength of cement-soil in the peat soil environment.Unconfined compressive strength(UCS)and scanning electron microscope(SEM)tests were conducted on samples soaked for 28 and 90 days,respectively.The test results show that without considering the effects of Humic Acid(HA)and Fulvic Acid(FA),incorporating UFC can significantly improve the UCS of cement-soil.The rapid hydration of the fine particles generates a large number of cementitious products,improves the cohesion of the soil skeleton,and fills the pores.However,when the proportion of UFC increases,the aggregate structure formed by a larger quantity of fine particles reduces the hydration rate and degree of cement hydration,making the UCS growth rate of cement-soil insignificant.In the peat soil environment,HA significantly weakened the UCS of cement-soil in both physical and chemical aspects.However,UFC can mitigate the adverse effect of HA on cement-soil by its small particle size,high surface energy,and solid binding ability.In addition,FA has a positive effect on the UCS of cement-soil soaked for 28 days and 90 days.The UFC addition could promote the enhancement effect of FA on cement-soil UCS.SEM test results showed that cement hydration products increased significantly with the increase of UFC proportion,and cementation between hydration products and soil particles was enhanced.The size and connectivity of cement-soil pores were significantly reduced,thereby improving cement-soil structural integrity.展开更多
The influence of graphene platelets(GPLs)on the WC grain size of WC-Co-GPLs cemented carbide prepared by low-pressure sintering was investigated.The role of GPLs in refining WC grains was explored by characterizing gr...The influence of graphene platelets(GPLs)on the WC grain size of WC-Co-GPLs cemented carbide prepared by low-pressure sintering was investigated.The role of GPLs in refining WC grains was explored by characterizing grain size and phase distribution.Results show that the addition of GPLs leads to significant grain refinement of WC and the more uniform distribution of WC grain size.When the content of GPLs is 0.10wt%,the average WC grain size in the cemented carbide is 0.39μm,which is 32%lower than that in WC-Co.However,the shape of WC grains is almost unaffected,while the mean free path of Co decreases.The grain refinement of WC is attributed to the homogeneous distribution of GPLs between WC/WC and WC/Co grain boundaries,which hinders the solution and precipitation process of WC in liquid phase Co,as well as the migration and growth of WC grains.Additionally,GPLs can serve as heat transfer plates in materials to improve cooling efficiency,thus inhibiting the growth of WC grain.展开更多
Weak cementation between natural gas hydrates and mud–sand seriously affects the solid-fluidized mining of natural gas hydrates. In this study, we analyze the debonding of natural gas hydrate sediment (NGHS) particle...Weak cementation between natural gas hydrates and mud–sand seriously affects the solid-fluidized mining of natural gas hydrates. In this study, we analyze the debonding of natural gas hydrate sediment (NGHS) particles by applying the principle of spiral-cyclone coupling separation. To achieve this, weakly cemented NGHS particle and mechanical models were established. In the flow field of the spiral-cyclone flow-coupling separator, the motion characteristics of the weakly cemented NGHS particles and the destruction process of the cementation bond were analyzed. The destruction of the bonds mainly occurred in the spiral channel, and the destruction efficiency of the bonds was mainly affected by the rotational speed. Collision analysis of the particles and walls showed that when the velocity is 10–16 m·s^(−1), the cementation bond can be broken. The greater the speed, the better the effect of the bond fracture. The breaking rate of the cementation bonds was 85.7%. This study is significant for improving the degumming efficiency in natural gas hydrate exploitation, improving the recovery efficiency of hydrates, and promoting the commercialization of hydrate solid fluidization exploitation.展开更多
Utilizing mine solid waste as a partial cement substitute(CS)to develop new cementitious materials is a significant technological innovation that will decrease the expenses associated with filling mining.To realize th...Utilizing mine solid waste as a partial cement substitute(CS)to develop new cementitious materials is a significant technological innovation that will decrease the expenses associated with filling mining.To realize the resource utilization of magnesium slag(MS)and blast furnace slag(BFS),the effects of different contents of MS and BFS as partial CSs on the deformation and energy characteristics of cemented tailings backfill on different curing ages(3,7,and 28 d)were discussed.Meanwhile,the destabilization failure energy criterion of the backfill was established from the direction of energy change.The results show that the strength of all backfills increased with increasing curing age,and the strengths of the backfills exceeded 1.342 MPa on day 28.The backfill with 50%BFS+50%cement has the best performance in mechanical properties(the maximum strength can reach 6.129 MPa)and is the best choice among these CS combinations.The trend in peak strain and elastic modulus of the backfill with increasing curing age may vary depending on the CS combination.The energy index at peak stress of the backfill with BFS as a partial CS was significantly higher than that of the backfill under other CS combinations.In contrast,the enhancement of the energy index when MS was used as a partial CS was not as significant as BFS.Sharp changes in the energy consumption ratio after continuous smooth changes can be used as a criterion for destabilization and failure of the backfill.The research results can provide guidance for the application of MS and BFS as partial CSs in mine filling.展开更多
This research is an experimental study aimed at identifying and determining the physico-mechanical properties of various granular materials used in current concretes based on local aggregates (sands, gravels) from dif...This research is an experimental study aimed at identifying and determining the physico-mechanical properties of various granular materials used in current concretes based on local aggregates (sands, gravels) from different quarries, highlighting their intrinsic properties. The aim was also to test their specific influence on the cementitious matrix of hardened concrete. Several laboratory tests were conducted on samples from Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire. To develop a variety of concrete formulations meeting rheological criteria (deformability, bleeding, segregation) and create an optimal concrete formulation approach considering its microstructural and compacting matrix, a good granular distribution was planned, using two types of sand (rolled and crushed). This involved correcting the rolled sand with variable proportions (30% to 50%) of crushed sand. The results from the eight concrete formulations studied, using the Dreux-Gorisse method, showed that six formulations produced the expected results. Compressive strengths at 28 days ranged from 25 to 36.75 MPa. As a result, formulation 3 appears to be the best, with a mechanical strength of 36.75 MPa at 28 days, compared to formulation 1 (33.75 MPa), formulation 4 (27.25 MPa), and formulation 2 (26.65 MPa) for the Brazzaville locality. For the Pointe-Noire locality, formulation 8 was judged the best, with a characteristic mechanical strength of 29.70 MPa at 28 days, followed by formulation 7 (27.30 MPa), formulation 5 (22.80 MPa), and formulation 6 (18.30 MPa). In summary, the concretes formulated with raw sand showed better results than those with improved sands. The same was true for concrete formulations using rolled sand and gravel.展开更多
The strength of backfill body is a crucial parameter in backfilling mining,and the failure process of cemented backfill body is essentially an energy dissipation process.To investigate the effects of curing age and ce...The strength of backfill body is a crucial parameter in backfilling mining,and the failure process of cemented backfill body is essentially an energy dissipation process.To investigate the effects of curing age and cement-sand ratio on the strength and energy consumption of backfill,whole tailings were used as aggregate to prepare slurry with mass concentration of 74%,and the slurry with cement-sand ratio of 1:4,1:6,1:8 and 1:12 was poured into backfill.Uniaxial compression tests were conducted on backfill body specimens that had been cured for 7 days,14 days,28 days,and 45 days.It aims at studying the compressive strength,damage,energy storage limit,energy dissipation,and crack propagation of the fill.The results show that when the cement-sand ratio is held constant,the strength of the backfill increases with curing age.Simultaneously,when the curing age is fixed,the strength is positively correlated with the cement-sand ratio.During uniaxial compression tests,it is observed that the pre-peak energy consumption,post-peak energy consumption,total energy consumption,and unit volume strain energy of the cemented backfill body exhibit exponential relationships with both curing age and cement-sand ratio.The energy storage limit of the backfill reflects its capacity to absorb energy prior to failure,while the relationship between damage and energy consumption provides an accurate depiction of its internal failure mechanisms at different stages.In the failure process of the cemented backfill body,primary cracks accompany secondary cracks,many microcracks initiate and propagate from the stress direction,and crack propagation consumes a significant amount of energy.This study on the strength,energy storage limit,and failure of the cemented backfill body can provide valuable insights for mine safety production.展开更多
Industrial waste management constitutes a major challenge for sustainable development. This study aims to transform hardened cement waste stored in cement warehouses and in real estate construction sites into paving s...Industrial waste management constitutes a major challenge for sustainable development. This study aims to transform hardened cement waste stored in cement warehouses and in real estate construction sites into paving stones. This innovative solution will contribute to the protection of the environment and the reduction of inert industrial waste. To do this, paving stones based on hardened cement have been developed and characterized. The raw materials were subjected to physical and mechanical characterization tests. The hardened cement aggregates previously crushed with the 5/15 granular class were used as substitutes to replace the natural 5/15 aggregates in the hardened paving stones at contents ranging from 0 to 100%. The mechanical characterization results on the raw material showed that the hardened cement aggregate is made from lightweight aggregates. On the prepared mortar, in the fresh state, the Abrams cone slump test showed an increase in the quantity of waste water with the increase in the content of hardened cement aggregate. In the hardened state, physical (porosity, absorption and dry density) and mechanical (compression, splitting traction, 3-point bending traction and wear) characterization tests were carried out at periods of 7, 14 and 28 days of maturation in water on the cobblestones. These results show that the substitution of natural aggregates by hardened cement aggregates in increasingly large proportions leads to an improvement in compressive, flexural, splitting and wear resistance. In addition, the incorporation of hardened cement aggregate considerably slows down the mechanical degradation of the paving stones. They can, therefore, be used in road and interior or exterior floor coverings.展开更多
Aceh in Indonesia is rich inmarine resources and abundant fishery products such as oyster.Traditionally,fishermen only harvest oysters and discard the shells,which can cause pollution and environmental contamination.W...Aceh in Indonesia is rich inmarine resources and abundant fishery products such as oyster.Traditionally,fishermen only harvest oysters and discard the shells,which can cause pollution and environmental contamination.Waste Oyster Shells(WOS)contain a high percentage of calcium carbonate(CaCO_(3))that experiences thermal decomposition at high temperature,following the reaction CaCO_(3)→CaO+CO_(2)(ΔT=825℃).At temperature>900℃,dead-burned lime is formed,which severely influences CaO reactivity.However,the optimum temperature for producing high CaO content is still uncertain.Therefore,this study aimed to determine the optimum calcination temperature to produce high CaO content,assess initial setting time of WOS paste,and identify the best compressive strength of paste.For the experiment,WOS was used as a partial cement replacement(with a size of 0.075 mm)in paste at a proportion of 5%and calcined at temperature of 700℃,800℃,900℃,and 1000℃.The specimens used were an ebonite ring(dimensions:70 mm bottom diameter,60 mm top diameter,and 40 mm height)and a cube(dimensions:5 cm×5 cm×5 cm).The experiment was conducted following the ASTM(American Society for Testing andMaterials)standards and optimumcompressive strength values were analyzed using ANOVA(Analysis of Variance)and Response Surface Methodology(RSM)through the Design Expert software.The results showed that WOS calcined at 1000℃ increased CaO content by approximately 57.40%.Furthermore,the initial setting time test of 5%WOS paste at 1000℃ showed a more uniform binding performance compared to conventional cement paste,with an initial setting time of 75 min and a penetration depth of 15 mm.In line with the analysis,optimum compressive strength of 71.028 MPa with a desirability value of 0.986 was achieved at 5%cement replacement and calcination temperature of 786.44℃.展开更多
A new type of magnesium oxychloride cement(MOC)was prepared based on calcined MgO powder from hydromagnesite in Tibet,China,with the addition of MgCl_(2),a by-product of potassium extraction from the salt lake.The eff...A new type of magnesium oxychloride cement(MOC)was prepared based on calcined MgO powder from hydromagnesite in Tibet,China,with the addition of MgCl_(2),a by-product of potassium extraction from the salt lake.The effect of MgO on the microstructure and properties of magnesium oxychloride cement was investigated under different calcination temperatures and time of hydromagnesite,and the hydration process,pore structure and hydration products of the materials were investigated by isothermal calorimeter,MIP,XRD,and SEM,and the mechanical properties of the materials were examined by compressive strength test.The compressive strength test shows that under the optimal conditions(800℃-2 h),the compressive strength of MOC is 75.65 MPa for 7 d and 87.98 MPa for 28 d in the indoor environment.The main exothermic period of MOC is delayed by about 10 h compared with that of 500℃-2 h and extended by about 30 h in the process of MOC preparation,which led to the alleviation of the exothermic concentration phenomenon,and the initial solidification time of the MOC specimens is 5.25 h,and the final solidification time is 11.82 h.The MOC phase maintained in indoor air for 28 d mainly consist of P5 and unreacted MgO,and the P5 in the matrix shows the slat-like shape and fills the gaps in the form of needles and rods,and the total porosity is 18.55%.展开更多
基金the financial support of National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52378392)“Foal Eagle Program”Youth Top-notch Talent Project of Fujian Province(Grant No.00387088)Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province(Grant No.2020J06013).
文摘Enzyme-induced carbonate precipitation(EICP)has emerged as an innovative soil stabilization technology to precipitate CaCO_(3)by catalyzing urea decomposition.Although extensive efforts have been made to increase the calcium carbonate content(CCC)formed in the EICP process for the better biocementation effect,the cementability and micromechanical properties of CaCO_(3)are rarely known.A study of the cementitious characteristics and micromechanical properties of CaCO_(3)precipitates with different mixing percentages of crystal morphology is essential for soil improvement.In the present study,ultrasonic oscillation tests and nanoindentation tests were performed to investigate the cementability and micromechanical properties of CaCO_(3)precipitate.The results show that the cementability and micromechanical properties of CaCO_(3)precipitate are related to the composition of the crystal morphology.A high content of calcite is beneficial to improve the adhesion of calcium carbonate precipitate.Calcite has better mechanical properties(elastic modulus,hardness and ductility)than vaterite,and the presence of vaterite can significantly affect the measured value of mechanical properties in nanoindentation tests.The ductility of CaCO_(3)precipitate induced by crude soybean urease(CSU)is higher than that of CaCO_(3)precipitate induced by commercially available pure enzyme,suggesting that commercially available pure enzyme can be replaced by CSU for cost-effective field-scale engineering applications.This work can provide insight into optimizing the properties of CaCO_(3)precipitate from the micro-scale.
基金financial support of National Natural Science Foundation of China(72174196 and 71874193)the Open Fund of State Key Laboratory of Coal Resources and Safe Mining(SKLCRSM21KFA05)National Program for Support of Top-Notch Young Professionals.
文摘The promotion of deep decarbonization in the cement industry is crucial for mitigating global climate change,a key component of which is carbon capture,utilization,and storage(CCUS)technology.Despite its importance,there is a lack of empirical assessments of early opportunities for CCUS implementation in the cement sector.In this study,a comprehensive onshore and offshore source–sink matching optimization assessment framework for CCUS retrofitting in the cement industry,called the SSM-Cement framework,is proposed.The framework comprises four main modules:the cement plant suitability screening module,the storage site assessment module,the source–sink matching optimization model module,and the economic assessment module.By applying this framework to China,919 candidates are initially screened from 1132 existing cement plants.Further,603 CCUS-ready cement plants are identified,and are found to achieve a cumulative emission reduction of 18.5 Gt CO_(2) from 2030 to 2060 by meeting the CCUS feasibility conditions for constructing both onshore and offshore CO_(2) transportation routes.The levelized cost of cement(LCOC)is found to range from 30 to 96(mean 73)USD·(t cement)^(-1),while the levelized carbon avoidance cost(LCAC)ranges from^(-5) to 140(mean 88)USD·(t CO_(2))^(-1).The northeastern and northwestern regions of China are considered priority areas for CCUS implementation,with the LCAC concentrated in the range of 35 to 70 USD·(t CO_(2))^(-1).In addition to onshore storage of 15.8 Gt CO_(2) from 2030 to 2060,offshore storage would contribute 2.7 Gt of decarbonization for coastal cement plants,with comparable LCACs around 90 USD·(t CO_(2))^(-1).
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51808158,52170101,and 52200116)Tianjin Natural Science Foundation(No.23JCYBJC00640).
文摘The electrochemical corrosion of ductile pipes(DPs)in drinking water distribution systems(DWDS)has a crucial impact on cement-mortar lining(CML)failure and metal release,potentially leading to drinking water quality deterioration and posing a risk to public health.An in-situ scanning vibrating electrode technique(SVET)with micron-scale resolution,microscopic scale detection and water quality analysis were used to investigate the corrosion behavior and metal release from DPs throughout the whole CML failure process.Metal pollutants release occurred at three different stages of CML failure process,and there are potential risks of water quality deterioration exceeding the maximum allowable levels set by national standards in the partial failure stage and lining peeling stage.Furthermore,the effects of water chemistry(Cl^(−),SO_(4)^(2−),NO_(3)−,and Ca^(2+))on corrosion scale growth and iron release activity,were investigated during the CML partial failure stage.Results showed that the CML failure process in DPs was accelerated by the autocatalysis of localized corrosion.Cl^(−)was found to damage the uncorroded metal surface,while SO_(4)^(2−)mainly dissolved the corrosion scale surface,increasing iron release.Both the oxidation of NO_(3)−and selective sedimentation of Ca2+were found to enhance the stability of corrosion scales and inhibit iron release.
基金The authors would like to acknowledge the support of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52279097,No.51779264)Blue and Green Project of Jiangsu Province.
文摘Natural cemented calcareous sand and limestone are highly complex and not well understood in terms of the me-chanical behavior due to the difficulty of obtaining undisturbed samples from far sea.This paper proposes an artificial method in a laboratory setting using microbial-induced carbonate precipitation(MICP)to simulate the natural process of cementation of limestone.The artificially cemented sand has a high degree of similarity with the natural weakly limestone in three aspects:(1)the mineral composition of the cemented material is also granular calcite and acicular aragonite;(2)the microstructure in interconnected open pore network can be gradually closed and contracted with cementation.The porosity reaches to approximately 9.2%;(3)both the stress-strain relationship and the unconfined strength closely resemble that of natural weakly limestone.Furthermore,both static and dynamic behaviors of artificial limestone were studied by quasi-static compression tests and Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar(SHPB)tests,finding that the unconfined strength of weakly artifical limestone exponentially increases with increasing strain rate.A rate-dependent bond strength was proposed and implemented in software to reveal the mechanism of strain rate effects.It is found that the loading velocity is too high to keep in sync with the initiation and propagation of cracks under impact loading.This delay-induced viscosity may restrict the movement of the surrounding balls,thus increasing resistance.
文摘At present,carbon capture and storage(CCS)is the only mature and commercialized technology capable of effectively and economically reducing greenhouse gas emissions to achieve a significant and immedi-ate impact on the CO_(2) level on Earth.Notably,long-term geological storage of captured CO_(2) has emerged as a primary storage method,given its minimal impact on surface ecological environments and high level of safety.The integrity of CO_(2) storage wellbores can be compromised by the corrosion of steel casings and degradation of cement in supercritical CO_(2) storage environments,potentially leading to the leakage of stored CO_(2) from the sites.This critical review endeavors to establish a knowledge foundation for the cor-rosion and materials degradation associated with geological CO_(2) storage through an in-depth examina-tion and analysis of the environments,operation,and the state-of-the-art progress in research pertaining to the topic.This article discusses the physical and chemical properties of CO_(2) in its supercrit-ical phase during injection and storage.It then introduces the principle of geological CO_(2) storage,consid-erations in the construction of storage systems,and the unique geo-bio-chemical environment involving aqueous media and microbial communities in CO_(2) storage.After a comprehensive analysis of existing knowledge on corrosion in CO_(2) storage,including corrosion mechanisms,parametric effects,and corro-sion rate measurements,this review identifies technical gaps and puts forward potential avenues for fur-ther research in steel corrosion within geological CO_(2) storage systems.
基金Funded by Provincial Basic Research Projects(No.LJKMZ20220947)。
文摘The effects of liquid-solid ratio and reaction time on the leaching rate of magnesium at room temperature were investigated,as well as the effects of the molar ratio of MgO/MgCl_(2),the amount of water added,and the amount of acid-impregnated slag dosed on the compressive strength and water resistance of LR-MOC.The results showed that the magnesium element in the boron mud could be maximally leached under the conditions of 1:1 concentration of hydrochloric acid at room temperature,liquid-solid ratio of 2.5 mL·g^(-1),and reaction time of 5 h,and the main products were amorphous SiO_(2) as well as a small amount of magnesium olivine which had not been completely reacted.The LR-MOC prepared using the acid-soaked mixture could reach a softening coefficient of 0.85 for 28 d of water immersion when the molar ratio of MgO/MgCl_(2) was 2.2,the amount of water added was 0 g,and the acid-soaked slag dosing was 40 wt%,which also led to an appreciable late-strength,with an increase of 19.4%in compressive strength at 28 d compared to that at 7 d.Unlike previous studies,LR-MOC prepared in this way has a final strength phase that is not the more easily hydrolysed 3-phase but the lath-like 5-phase.For this phenomenon,we analyzed the mechanism and found that,during the acid leaching process,a part of amorphous SiO_(2) dissolved in the acid leaching solution formed a silica sol,in which Mg^(2+)played a bridging role to make the silica sol more stable.With the addition and hydrolysis of MgO,the silica sol gel coagulation slows down,providing a capping layer to inhibit the hydrolysis of the 5-phase crystals and providing some strength after coagulation.The amorphous SiO_(2) in the other part of the acid-impregnated slag generated M-S-H gel with Mg^(2+)and OH-,which synergised with the dense structure composed of interlocking crystals to improve the water resistance of LR-MOC.
基金Funded by Science and Technology Development Project of China Railway Design Corporation(Nos.2023A0226407,2023B03040003)。
文摘Paste and mortar specimens were prepared with sulfoaluminate cement(SAC),P⋅O 42.5 ordinary Portland cement(OPC),and standard sand,and mixed and cured with pure water and artificial seawater,respectively.The mechanical properties of mortar specimens were tested.Hydration and microstructure of paste specimens were also investigated using X-ray diffraction(XRD),scanning electron microscope(SEM),and 27Al nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR),respectively.The results indicate that SAC mortar samples mixed and cured by seawater have faster strength growth before 28 d and higher compressive strength than OPC mortar samples.Compared to curing in deionized water,the hydration products of SAC are somewhat coarser when cured in simulated seawater.The evolution of aluminum phase hydration products during the hydration process of SAC mixed and cured in simulated seawater is quite different from that of OPC.From 3 to 28 d,the content of each aluminum phase hydration product in SAC paste cured in simulated seawater changed little,while that in OPC paste changed significantly;for example,from 7 to 28 d,the content of ettringite(AFt)in OPC paste increased significantly.This type of AFt formed loosely,harming the mortar's microstructure.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52174092,51904290,and 52374147)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province,China(No.BK20220157)+2 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China(No.2022YCPY0202)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2023YFC3804204)the Major Program of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region S cience and Technology(No.2023A01002)。
文摘The mechanical behavior of cemented gangue backfill materials(CGBMs)is closely related to particle size distribution(PSD)of aggregates and properties of cementitious materials.Consequently,the true triaxial compression tests,CT scanning,SEM,and EDS tests were conducted on cemented gangue backfill samples(CGBSs)with various carbon nanotube concentrations(P_(CNT))that satisfied fractal theory for the PSD of aggregates.The mechanical properties,energy dissipations,and failure mechanisms of the CGBSs under true triaxial compression were systematically analyzed.The results indicate that appropriate carbon nanotubes(CNTs)effectively enhance the mechanical properties and energy dissipations of CGBSs through micropore filling and microcrack bridging,and the optimal effect appears at P_(CNT)of 0.08wt%.Taking PSD fractal dimension(D)of 2.500 as an example,compared to that of CGBS without CNT,the peak strength(σ_(p)),axial peak strain(ε_(1,p)),elastic strain energy(Ue),and dissipated energy(U_(d))increased by 12.76%,29.60%,19.05%,and90.39%,respectively.However,excessive CNTs can reduce the mechanical properties of CGBSs due to CNT agglomeration,manifesting a decrease inρ_(p),ε_(1,p),and the volumetric strain increment(Δε_(v))when P_(CNT)increases from 0.08wt%to 0.12wt%.Moreover,the addition of CNTs improved the integrity of CGBS after macroscopic failure,and crack extension in CGBSs appeared in two modes:detour and pass through the aggregates.Theσ_(p)and U_(d)firstly increase and then decrease with increasing D,and porosity shows the opposite trend.Theε_(1,p)andΔε_(v)are negatively correlated with D,and CGBS with D=2.150 has the maximum deformation parameters(ε_(1,p)=0.05079,Δε_(v)=0.01990)due to the frictional slip effect caused by coarse aggregates.With increasing D,the failure modes of CGBSs are sequentially manifested as oblique shear failure,"Y-shaped"shear failure,and conjugate shear failure.
基金Funded by the Science and Technology Project of Jiangsu Provincial Transportation Department(No.2022Y13)。
文摘This study aimed to address the challenges of solid waste utilization,cost reduction,and carbon reduction in the treatment of deep-dredged soil at Xuwei Port in Lianyungang city of China.Past research in this area was limited.Therefore,a curing agent made from powdered shells was used to solidify the dredged soil in situ.We employed laboratory orthogonal tests to investigate the physical and mechanical properties of the powdered shell-based curing agent.Data was collected by conducting experiments to assess the role of powdered shells in the curing process and to determine the optimal ratios of powdered shells to solidified soil for different purposes.The development of strength in solidified soil was studied in both seawater and pure water conditions.The study revealed that the strength of the solidified soil was influenced by the substitution rate of powdered shells and their interaction with cement.Higher cement content had a positive effect on strength.For high-strength solidified soil,the recommended ratio of wet soil:cement:lime:powdered shells were 100:16:4:4,while for low-strength solidified soil,the recommended ratio was 100:5.4:2.4:0.6.Seawater,under appropriate conditions,improved short-term strength by promoting the formation of expansive ettringite minerals that contributed to cementation and precipitation.These findings suggest that the combination of cement and powdered shells is synergistic,positively affecting the strength of solidified soil.The recommended ratios provide practical guidance for achieving desired strength levels while considering factors such as cost and carbon emissions.The role of seawater in enhancing short-term strength through crystal formation is noteworthy and can be advantageous for certain applications.In conclusion,this research demonstrates the potential of using a powdered shell-based curing agent for solidifying dredged soil in an environmentally friendly and cost-effective manner.The recommended ratios for different strength requirements offer valuable insights for practical applications in the field of soil treatment,contributing to sustainable and efficient solutions for soil management.
基金Chongqing Light Alloy Materials and Processing Engineering Technology Research Center Open Fund Project(GCZX201903)Yunnan Province Major Science and Technology Special Project Plan(202302AA310038)Sichuan University-Suining Municipal-University Cooperation Project(2023CDSN-12)。
文摘Ti(C,N)-Mo_(2)C-Ni cermet as alternative materials was explored for use in alkaline conditions,replacing the WC-Co cemented carbides,since Co is classified as a potentially carcinogenic substance and there is potential hazard of“hard metal disease”under the exposure to cobalt dust.The changes in microstructure,corrosion rate and volumetric loss rate of the two materials were compared under electrochemical corrosion and erosion-corrosion in alkaline environment.The results demonstrates that Ti(C,N)-Mo_(2)C-Ni cermet undergoes passivation when exposed to electrochemical corrosion of NaOH solution,resulting in a significant increase in oxygen content on the corroded surface.The corrosion rate of cermet is approximately one order of magnitude lower than that of the cemented carbide.Under the erosion-corrosion of an alkaline sand-water mixture,both the cermet and cemented carbide experience a gradual increase in volumetric loss rate with prolonging the erosion time.During erosion,the rim phase in cermet is fragile,so cracks easily penetrate it while the core phase remains intact.The medium-grained cemented carbide commonly demonstrates transgranular fracture mode,while in the fine-grained cemented carbide,cracks tend to propagate along phase boundaries.The erosive wear and damage caused by sand particles play a predominant role in the erosion-corrosion process of alkaline sand-water mixtures.This process represents an accelerated destructive phenomenon influenced and intensified by the combined effects of corrosion and erosion.It is confirmed that using cermet as an alternative anti-wear material to cemented carbides is feasible under alkaline conditions,and even better.
文摘The injection of bone cement is a promising surgical intervention for the treatment of osteoporosis.The aim of this study was to formulate a novel injectable bioactive bone cement to adress such medical problems.The bone cement primarily consists of tricalcium phosphate(β-TCP),konjac glucomannan(KGM),and hydroxyapatite whisker(HAw).An orthogonal experiment was designed to generate multiple sets of new composite calcium phosphate cement(NCPC)samples,and their setting times were measured.The in vitro compatibility of the new bone cement was assessed through relative cell proliferation rate(RGR)and in vitro cell growth experiments.Mechanical strength and porosity tests were conducted for each group of bone cement,and cross-sectional morphology was observed.The results demonstrate that the bone cement exhibits favorable properties such as self-curing,mechanical robustness,and resistance to collapse.The optimum formulation involves a doping ratio of 5/15(wt%)HAw and HA,an additional amount of 1.2wt%KGM,and a liquid citric acid concentration of 2wt%.Porosity tests confirmed that the material has high compressive strength and a favorable porosity of 27%,creating conducive conditions for cell growth,proliferation,and material degradation.Moreover,in vitro cell culture experiments revealed excellent biocompatibility of the material.Consequently,the developed NCPC emerges as a potential candidate material for applications of bone implantation.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.41967035)。
文摘Treatment of peat soil foundation in Yunnan surrounding Dianchi and Erhai Lakes poses complex problems for engineering projects.It is insufficient to rely on ordinary cement to reinforce peat soil.In order to make the reinforcement reliable,this experiment mixed(ultrafine cement)UFC into ordinary cement to form a composite solidify agent.This study aimed to analyze the influence of UFC proportion on the strength of cement-soil in the peat soil environment.Unconfined compressive strength(UCS)and scanning electron microscope(SEM)tests were conducted on samples soaked for 28 and 90 days,respectively.The test results show that without considering the effects of Humic Acid(HA)and Fulvic Acid(FA),incorporating UFC can significantly improve the UCS of cement-soil.The rapid hydration of the fine particles generates a large number of cementitious products,improves the cohesion of the soil skeleton,and fills the pores.However,when the proportion of UFC increases,the aggregate structure formed by a larger quantity of fine particles reduces the hydration rate and degree of cement hydration,making the UCS growth rate of cement-soil insignificant.In the peat soil environment,HA significantly weakened the UCS of cement-soil in both physical and chemical aspects.However,UFC can mitigate the adverse effect of HA on cement-soil by its small particle size,high surface energy,and solid binding ability.In addition,FA has a positive effect on the UCS of cement-soil soaked for 28 days and 90 days.The UFC addition could promote the enhancement effect of FA on cement-soil UCS.SEM test results showed that cement hydration products increased significantly with the increase of UFC proportion,and cementation between hydration products and soil particles was enhanced.The size and connectivity of cement-soil pores were significantly reduced,thereby improving cement-soil structural integrity.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(51572224)Guangdong Young Creative Talents(2023KQNCX039)+2 种基金Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(2023A1515110551)Innovative Team in Higher Educational Institutions of Guangdong Province(2020KCXTD039)2023 Lingnan Normal College Students Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program(1742)。
文摘The influence of graphene platelets(GPLs)on the WC grain size of WC-Co-GPLs cemented carbide prepared by low-pressure sintering was investigated.The role of GPLs in refining WC grains was explored by characterizing grain size and phase distribution.Results show that the addition of GPLs leads to significant grain refinement of WC and the more uniform distribution of WC grain size.When the content of GPLs is 0.10wt%,the average WC grain size in the cemented carbide is 0.39μm,which is 32%lower than that in WC-Co.However,the shape of WC grains is almost unaffected,while the mean free path of Co decreases.The grain refinement of WC is attributed to the homogeneous distribution of GPLs between WC/WC and WC/Co grain boundaries,which hinders the solution and precipitation process of WC in liquid phase Co,as well as the migration and growth of WC grains.Additionally,GPLs can serve as heat transfer plates in materials to improve cooling efficiency,thus inhibiting the growth of WC grain.
基金funded by the State Key Laboratory of Natural Gas Hydrate of China(2022-KFJJ-SHW)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2021YFC2800903)+2 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52004235)the National Natural Science Foundation General Program of China(52374011)the Miaozi Engineering Cultivation Project of Sichuan Science and Technology Department of China(MZG20230127).
文摘Weak cementation between natural gas hydrates and mud–sand seriously affects the solid-fluidized mining of natural gas hydrates. In this study, we analyze the debonding of natural gas hydrate sediment (NGHS) particles by applying the principle of spiral-cyclone coupling separation. To achieve this, weakly cemented NGHS particle and mechanical models were established. In the flow field of the spiral-cyclone flow-coupling separator, the motion characteristics of the weakly cemented NGHS particles and the destruction process of the cementation bond were analyzed. The destruction of the bonds mainly occurred in the spiral channel, and the destruction efficiency of the bonds was mainly affected by the rotational speed. Collision analysis of the particles and walls showed that when the velocity is 10–16 m·s^(−1), the cementation bond can be broken. The greater the speed, the better the effect of the bond fracture. The breaking rate of the cementation bonds was 85.7%. This study is significant for improving the degumming efficiency in natural gas hydrate exploitation, improving the recovery efficiency of hydrates, and promoting the commercialization of hydrate solid fluidization exploitation.
基金Projects(52274108,U2341265)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(2022YFC2904103)supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China。
文摘Utilizing mine solid waste as a partial cement substitute(CS)to develop new cementitious materials is a significant technological innovation that will decrease the expenses associated with filling mining.To realize the resource utilization of magnesium slag(MS)and blast furnace slag(BFS),the effects of different contents of MS and BFS as partial CSs on the deformation and energy characteristics of cemented tailings backfill on different curing ages(3,7,and 28 d)were discussed.Meanwhile,the destabilization failure energy criterion of the backfill was established from the direction of energy change.The results show that the strength of all backfills increased with increasing curing age,and the strengths of the backfills exceeded 1.342 MPa on day 28.The backfill with 50%BFS+50%cement has the best performance in mechanical properties(the maximum strength can reach 6.129 MPa)and is the best choice among these CS combinations.The trend in peak strain and elastic modulus of the backfill with increasing curing age may vary depending on the CS combination.The energy index at peak stress of the backfill with BFS as a partial CS was significantly higher than that of the backfill under other CS combinations.In contrast,the enhancement of the energy index when MS was used as a partial CS was not as significant as BFS.Sharp changes in the energy consumption ratio after continuous smooth changes can be used as a criterion for destabilization and failure of the backfill.The research results can provide guidance for the application of MS and BFS as partial CSs in mine filling.
文摘This research is an experimental study aimed at identifying and determining the physico-mechanical properties of various granular materials used in current concretes based on local aggregates (sands, gravels) from different quarries, highlighting their intrinsic properties. The aim was also to test their specific influence on the cementitious matrix of hardened concrete. Several laboratory tests were conducted on samples from Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire. To develop a variety of concrete formulations meeting rheological criteria (deformability, bleeding, segregation) and create an optimal concrete formulation approach considering its microstructural and compacting matrix, a good granular distribution was planned, using two types of sand (rolled and crushed). This involved correcting the rolled sand with variable proportions (30% to 50%) of crushed sand. The results from the eight concrete formulations studied, using the Dreux-Gorisse method, showed that six formulations produced the expected results. Compressive strengths at 28 days ranged from 25 to 36.75 MPa. As a result, formulation 3 appears to be the best, with a mechanical strength of 36.75 MPa at 28 days, compared to formulation 1 (33.75 MPa), formulation 4 (27.25 MPa), and formulation 2 (26.65 MPa) for the Brazzaville locality. For the Pointe-Noire locality, formulation 8 was judged the best, with a characteristic mechanical strength of 29.70 MPa at 28 days, followed by formulation 7 (27.30 MPa), formulation 5 (22.80 MPa), and formulation 6 (18.30 MPa). In summary, the concretes formulated with raw sand showed better results than those with improved sands. The same was true for concrete formulations using rolled sand and gravel.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52474131)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(42467022)+1 种基金the Yunnan Major Scientific and Technological Projects(Grant No.202202AG050014)the Yunnan Fundamental Research Projects(NO.202101BE070001-038,202201AT070146).
文摘The strength of backfill body is a crucial parameter in backfilling mining,and the failure process of cemented backfill body is essentially an energy dissipation process.To investigate the effects of curing age and cement-sand ratio on the strength and energy consumption of backfill,whole tailings were used as aggregate to prepare slurry with mass concentration of 74%,and the slurry with cement-sand ratio of 1:4,1:6,1:8 and 1:12 was poured into backfill.Uniaxial compression tests were conducted on backfill body specimens that had been cured for 7 days,14 days,28 days,and 45 days.It aims at studying the compressive strength,damage,energy storage limit,energy dissipation,and crack propagation of the fill.The results show that when the cement-sand ratio is held constant,the strength of the backfill increases with curing age.Simultaneously,when the curing age is fixed,the strength is positively correlated with the cement-sand ratio.During uniaxial compression tests,it is observed that the pre-peak energy consumption,post-peak energy consumption,total energy consumption,and unit volume strain energy of the cemented backfill body exhibit exponential relationships with both curing age and cement-sand ratio.The energy storage limit of the backfill reflects its capacity to absorb energy prior to failure,while the relationship between damage and energy consumption provides an accurate depiction of its internal failure mechanisms at different stages.In the failure process of the cemented backfill body,primary cracks accompany secondary cracks,many microcracks initiate and propagate from the stress direction,and crack propagation consumes a significant amount of energy.This study on the strength,energy storage limit,and failure of the cemented backfill body can provide valuable insights for mine safety production.
文摘Industrial waste management constitutes a major challenge for sustainable development. This study aims to transform hardened cement waste stored in cement warehouses and in real estate construction sites into paving stones. This innovative solution will contribute to the protection of the environment and the reduction of inert industrial waste. To do this, paving stones based on hardened cement have been developed and characterized. The raw materials were subjected to physical and mechanical characterization tests. The hardened cement aggregates previously crushed with the 5/15 granular class were used as substitutes to replace the natural 5/15 aggregates in the hardened paving stones at contents ranging from 0 to 100%. The mechanical characterization results on the raw material showed that the hardened cement aggregate is made from lightweight aggregates. On the prepared mortar, in the fresh state, the Abrams cone slump test showed an increase in the quantity of waste water with the increase in the content of hardened cement aggregate. In the hardened state, physical (porosity, absorption and dry density) and mechanical (compression, splitting traction, 3-point bending traction and wear) characterization tests were carried out at periods of 7, 14 and 28 days of maturation in water on the cobblestones. These results show that the substitution of natural aggregates by hardened cement aggregates in increasingly large proportions leads to an improvement in compressive, flexural, splitting and wear resistance. In addition, the incorporation of hardened cement aggregate considerably slows down the mechanical degradation of the paving stones. They can, therefore, be used in road and interior or exterior floor coverings.
文摘Aceh in Indonesia is rich inmarine resources and abundant fishery products such as oyster.Traditionally,fishermen only harvest oysters and discard the shells,which can cause pollution and environmental contamination.Waste Oyster Shells(WOS)contain a high percentage of calcium carbonate(CaCO_(3))that experiences thermal decomposition at high temperature,following the reaction CaCO_(3)→CaO+CO_(2)(ΔT=825℃).At temperature>900℃,dead-burned lime is formed,which severely influences CaO reactivity.However,the optimum temperature for producing high CaO content is still uncertain.Therefore,this study aimed to determine the optimum calcination temperature to produce high CaO content,assess initial setting time of WOS paste,and identify the best compressive strength of paste.For the experiment,WOS was used as a partial cement replacement(with a size of 0.075 mm)in paste at a proportion of 5%and calcined at temperature of 700℃,800℃,900℃,and 1000℃.The specimens used were an ebonite ring(dimensions:70 mm bottom diameter,60 mm top diameter,and 40 mm height)and a cube(dimensions:5 cm×5 cm×5 cm).The experiment was conducted following the ASTM(American Society for Testing andMaterials)standards and optimumcompressive strength values were analyzed using ANOVA(Analysis of Variance)and Response Surface Methodology(RSM)through the Design Expert software.The results showed that WOS calcined at 1000℃ increased CaO content by approximately 57.40%.Furthermore,the initial setting time test of 5%WOS paste at 1000℃ showed a more uniform binding performance compared to conventional cement paste,with an initial setting time of 75 min and a penetration depth of 15 mm.In line with the analysis,optimum compressive strength of 71.028 MPa with a desirability value of 0.986 was achieved at 5%cement replacement and calcination temperature of 786.44℃.
基金Funded by the Xining Key R&D and Transformation Program(No.2024-Y-11)the Qinghai Province“Kunlun Talents-Highend Innovation and Entrepreneurship Talents”Top Talents。
文摘A new type of magnesium oxychloride cement(MOC)was prepared based on calcined MgO powder from hydromagnesite in Tibet,China,with the addition of MgCl_(2),a by-product of potassium extraction from the salt lake.The effect of MgO on the microstructure and properties of magnesium oxychloride cement was investigated under different calcination temperatures and time of hydromagnesite,and the hydration process,pore structure and hydration products of the materials were investigated by isothermal calorimeter,MIP,XRD,and SEM,and the mechanical properties of the materials were examined by compressive strength test.The compressive strength test shows that under the optimal conditions(800℃-2 h),the compressive strength of MOC is 75.65 MPa for 7 d and 87.98 MPa for 28 d in the indoor environment.The main exothermic period of MOC is delayed by about 10 h compared with that of 500℃-2 h and extended by about 30 h in the process of MOC preparation,which led to the alleviation of the exothermic concentration phenomenon,and the initial solidification time of the MOC specimens is 5.25 h,and the final solidification time is 11.82 h.The MOC phase maintained in indoor air for 28 d mainly consist of P5 and unreacted MgO,and the P5 in the matrix shows the slat-like shape and fills the gaps in the form of needles and rods,and the total porosity is 18.55%.
