A novel type of mineral-impregnated fiber reinforcements based on alkaline-resistant glass fiber and magnesium oxychloride cement for enhanced sustainability in construction

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Abstract

The present study addresses an innovative methodology for the design and creation of mineral-impregnated
fiber-reinforcement structures utilizing magnesium oxychloride (MOC) cement and commercial alkalineresistant glass fiber (AR-GF) rovings. The approach of custom-built material design and manufacturing equipment makes a high-quality and stable impregnation process possible, ensuring efficient industrial manufacturing
and great flexibility in field applications. Particular fresh mineral-impregnated glass fibers (MGFs) are air-cured
at ambient temperature and evaluated over the course of 28 days. The MGF composites exhibit a considerable
initial strength after the 1st day, with further improvement with subsequent curing periods, particularly until the
first 7 days. The remarkable flexural and tensile performance achieved by the MGF prototypes at both 1-day and
28-day curing periods is in the same range as currently available fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP). Analysis using
mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP), environmental scanning electron microscope (ESEM) and micro-computed
tomography (μCT) validate a more reacted and densified matrix microstructure and enhanced fiber-matrix
interphase due to prolonged curing. The proposed reinforcement type leverages a sustainable impregnation
medium and digital production, contributing to carbon-neutral, lightweight and fire-safe construction.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Article number141355
Number of pages11
JournalJournal of Cleaner Production
Volume446 (2024)
Publication statusPublished - 19 Feb 2024
Peer-reviewedYes

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Scopus 85186479472
Mendeley 3c26c33f-9dc6-307f-a2a0-f4cf3e76e137

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Keywords

  • Automated production, Glass-fiber composite, Magnesium oxychloride cement, Mineral impregnation, Reinforcement