Fast Cured Mineral-Impregnated Carbon-Fiber (MCF) Reinforcements Made of Geopolymer as a Promising Alternative to Conventional Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Systems

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Abstract

This study introduces the design and realization of a fast-setting technology for an efficient industrial production of a novel mineral-impregnated carbon-fiber (MCF) reinforcements for the building sector. By employing mineral-based matrices for carbon fiber (CF) reinforcements, numerous advantages can be achieved, including high temperature resistance, cost-effectiveness, reliable bonding with concrete substrates, and enhanced flexibility in automated processing. This study focuses on the impact of different thermal curing regimes for the forming process of the MCF composite. The fabrication process involves commercially available raw materials and the utilization of a continuous pultrusion line, followed by oven heating at temperatures of 50 ℃ and 75 ℃ for short durations. The purposefully designed impregnation suspension allowed a sufficient long-lasting processing window at the early age. Extensive experimental investigations have been conducted to examine the development of the resulting MCF performance and the implementation of the MCF as reinforcement in GP concrete at varying temperature levels.

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Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationConcrete-Polymer Composites in Circular Economy
PublisherSpringer
Pages495-502
Number of pages8
ISBN (electronic)978-3-031-72955-3
ISBN (print)978-3-031-72954-6, 978-3-031-72957-7
Publication statusPublished - 2025
Peer-reviewedYes

Publication series

SeriesSpringer Proceedings in Materials
Volume61
ISSN2662-3161

Keywords

Sustainable Development Goals

Keywords

  • Automated Processing, Carbon-Fiber Composite, Geopolymer, Mineral Impregnation, Reinforcement