Development and Characterization of a Sustainable Bio-Polymer Concrete with a Low Carbon Footprint

Murcia, Daniel Heras; Al Shanti, Siham; Hamidi, Fatemeh; Rimsza, Jessica; Yoon, Hongkyu; Gunawan, Budi; Abdellatef, Mohammed; Taha, Mahmoud Reda

doi:10.3390/polym15030628

Development and Characterization of a Sustainable Bio-Polymer Concrete with a Low Carbon Footprint

Journal Article · Thu Jan 26 00:00:00 EST 2023 · Polymers

DOI:https://doi.org/10.3390/polym15030628· OSTI ID:1922140

; ; ; Rimsza, Jessica; Yoon, Hongkyu; ; Abdellatef, Mohammed;

Polymer concrete (PC) has been used to replace cement concrete when harsh service conditions exist. Polymers have a high carbon footprint when considering their life cycle analysis, and with increased climate change concerns and the need to reduce greenhouse gas emission, bio-based polymers could be used as a sustainable alternative binder to produce PC. This paper examines the development and characterization of a novel bio-polymer concrete (BPC) using bio-based polyurethane used as the binder in lieu of cement, modified with benzoic acid and carboxyl-functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs). The mechanical performance, durability, microstructure, and chemical properties of BPC are investigated. Moreover, the effect of the addition of benzoic acid and MWCNTs on the properties of BPC is studied. The new BPC shows relatively low density, appreciable compressive strength between 20–30 MPa, good tensile strength of 4 MPa, and excellent durability resistance against aggressive environments. The new BPC has a low carbon footprint, 50% lower than ordinary Portland cement concrete, and can provide a sustainable concrete alternative in infrastructural applications.

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Research Organization:: Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE; USDOE Laboratory Directed Research and Development (LDRD) Program; USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)

Grant/Contract Number:: NA0003525

OSTI ID:: 1922140

Alternate ID(s):: OSTI ID: 2311779

Report Number(s):: SAND--2023-12915J; PII: polym15030628

Journal Information:: Polymers, Journal Name: Polymers Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 15; ISSN POLYCK; ISSN 2073-4360

Publisher:: MDPI AGCopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: Switzerland

Language:: English

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