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Adsul N, Kang ST. Investigation of the Compressive Strength and Void Analysis of Cement Pastes with Superabsorbent Polymer. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:1970. [PMID: 39065287 PMCID: PMC11280823 DOI: 10.3390/polym16141970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2024] [Revised: 07/04/2024] [Accepted: 07/08/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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This study aimed to experimentally investigate the compressive strength and air voids of cement pastes with varying dosages of Superabsorbent Polymer (SAP) and water-to-cement (w/c) ratios. Cement pastes were prepared using three different w/c ratios of 0.4, 0.5, and 0.6, along with different dosages of SAP ranging from 0.2% to 0.5% by weight of cement. Additionally, SAP was introduced in two forms: dry and wet. After casting the cubes, two distinct curing conditions were employed: curing at a temperature of 20 °C with a Relative Humidity (RH) of 60% (Curing 1), and water curing (Curing 2). The results revealed that the addition of SAP increased early strength when subjected to Curing 1, followed by a decrease in later strength. On the other hand, samples with SAP and water curing exhibited higher strength compared to those without SAP, especially with w/c ratios of 0.4 and 0.5. However, at a w/c ratio of 0.6, nearly all samples showed a reduction in strength compared to those without SAP. Furthermore, air void analysis was performed on all samples cured for 28 days using an image analysis technique. The samples containing wet SAP resulted in a higher total air content compared to the samples with dry SAP. Additionally, the incorporation of wet SAP in cement paste led to lower specific surface areas and a higher spacing factor than the samples with dry SAP. These findings suggest that the clumping of wet SAP particles during presoaking resulted in coarser air voids compared to the samples containing dry SAP.
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- Nilam Adsul
- Department of Civil Engineering, Daegu University, Gyeongsan 38453, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Architecture Engineering, Daegu University, Gyeongsan 38453, Republic of Korea
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Al-Shawafi A, Zhu H, Haruna SI, Ibrahim YE, Yang J, Borito SM. Experimental Study of a Superabsorbent Polymer Hydrogel in an Alkali Environment and Its Effects on the Mechanical and Shrinkage Properties of Cement Mortars. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:1158. [PMID: 38675077 PMCID: PMC11054658 DOI: 10.3390/polym16081158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2024] [Revised: 04/08/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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As internal curing self-healing agents in concrete repair, the basic properties of superabsorbent polymers (SAPs), such as water absorption and release properties, are generally affected by several factors, including temperature and humidity solution properties and SAP particle size, which regulate the curing effect and the durability of cementitious composites. This study aimed to investigate the water retention capacities of SAPs in an alkaline environment over extended periods by incorporating liquid sodium silicate (SS) into SAP-water mixtures and examining the influence of temperature. The influence of SAP particle size on mortar's water absorption capacity and mechanical behavior was investigated. Two mixing techniques for SAPs (dry and pre-wetting) were employed to assess the influence of SAP on cement mortars' slump, mechanical properties, and cracking resistance. Four types of SAPs (SAP-a, SAP-b, SAP-c, and SAP-d), based on the molecular chains and particle size, were mixed with SS to study their water absorption over 30 days. The results showed that SAPs exhibit rapid water absorption within the first 30 min, exceeding 85% before reaching a saturation point, and the chemical and temperature variations in the water significantly affected water absorption and desorption. The filtration results revealed that SAP-d exhibited the slowest water release rate, retaining water for considerably longer than the other three types of SAPs. The mechanical properties of SAP mortar were reduced due to the addition of an SAP and the improved cracking resistance of the cement mortars.
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- Ali Al-Shawafi
- School of Civil Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China; (A.A.-S.); (H.Z.); (J.Y.); (S.M.B.)
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- School of Civil Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China; (A.A.-S.); (H.Z.); (J.Y.); (S.M.B.)
- Engineering Management Department, College of Engineering, Prince Sultan University, Riyadh 11586, Saudi Arabia;
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- Engineering Management Department, College of Engineering, Prince Sultan University, Riyadh 11586, Saudi Arabia;
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- Engineering Management Department, College of Engineering, Prince Sultan University, Riyadh 11586, Saudi Arabia;
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- School of Civil Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China; (A.A.-S.); (H.Z.); (J.Y.); (S.M.B.)
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- School of Civil Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China; (A.A.-S.); (H.Z.); (J.Y.); (S.M.B.)
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Ying Y, Hu M, Han J, Yu Y, Xia X, Guo J. Water-Adaptive Microcapsules with a Brittle-Ductile-Brittle Transition Based on an O/W/O Emulsion for the Self-Healing of Cementitious Materials. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:47497-47508. [PMID: 37750763 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c10127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/27/2023]
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Cementitious materials inevitably develop cracks, posing a serious threat to the long-term security of infrastructure, especially in the complex underground environment of cementing engineering. Microcapsules are facing the problem of encapsulated structure damage during the mixing and breaking difficultly during self-healing when applied in cementitious materials, resulting in the decline of self-healing efficiency. Herein, the calcium alginate water-adaptive microcapsules (CaAlg-NS/E-51) were prepared via an O/W/O emulsion, and the water adaptability of the shell was applied to achieve a rapid brittle-ductile transition by absorbing water. The water adaptability of the microcapsule is conducive to resisting shear stress during stirring due to the decreased elastic modulus and the increased ductility of the shell when it absorbs water. Meanwhile, the water-bearing shell loses water and becomes brittle during dry curing, making it prone to fracture when self-healing. In the self-healing measurement, the self-healing efficiency of cementitious specimens with microcapsules absorbing water for 10 min improved by 234.9 and 60.0% at 1 and 7 days, respectively, compared with those containing dry microcapsules, owing to the water adaptability of the shell.
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- Yujie Ying
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300000, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300000, China
- Zhejiang Institute of Tianjin University (Shaoxing), Zhejiang 312300, China
- Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Tianjin 300051, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300000, China
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- CNPC Engineering Technology R&D Company Limited, Beijing 102206, China
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- CNPC Engineering Technology R&D Company Limited, Beijing 102206, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300000, China
- Zhejiang Institute of Tianjin University (Shaoxing), Zhejiang 312300, China
- Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Tianjin 300051, China
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Jiang H, Wang K, Wang H. The Corrosion Resistance of Reinforced Reactive Powder Concrete with Secondary Aluminum Ash Exposed to NaCl Action. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:5615. [PMID: 37629908 PMCID: PMC10456738 DOI: 10.3390/ma16165615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2023] [Revised: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 08/11/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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Secondary aluminum ash (SAA) is a type of common solid waste which leads to pollution without treatment. Due to its chemical reactivity, the application of SAA to reactive powder concrete (RPC) may help solidify this solid waste while increasing its performance. However, RPC is usually in active service when used with steel bars. NaCl can corrode the steel bars when reinforced RPC is used in a coastal environment. In this study, the corrosion resistance of reinforced RPC was investigated. The specimens were exposed to an environment of NaCl with freeze-thaw cycles (F-Cs) and dry-wet alternations (D-As). The corresponding mass loss rates (MRs), the electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) curves and the dynamic modulus of elasticity (DME) were measured. The results show that the MR and the DME of reinforced RPC decrease with increasing values of F-C and D-A. F-C and D-A increases lead to increased electrical resistance (R). The real part value corresponding to the extreme point of the EIS curve is increased by 0~213.7% when the SAA is added. The relationship between the imaginary part and the real part of the EIS fits the quadratic function. The equivalent circuit of the reinforced RPC is obtained from the EIS curves. The R of the rust is calculated by using the equivalent circuit. The rust's R decreases in the quadratic function with the mass ratio of the SAA. After 200 NaCl F-Cs, the MR, the DME and the R vary within the ranges of 23.4~113.6%, -2.93~-4.76% and 4.92~13.55%. When 20 NaCl D-As are finished, the MR, the DME and the R vary within the ranges of 34.7~202.8%, -13.21~-14.93% and 120.48~486.39%. The corrosion area rates are 2.3~68.7% and 28.7~125.6% higher after exposure to 200 NaCl F-Cs and 20 NaCl D-As. When the SAA is mixed, the MR is decreased by 0~13.12%, the DME increases by 0~3.11%, the R of the reinforced RPC increases by 26.01~152.43% and the corrosion area rates are decreased by 21.39~58.62%. This study will provide a novel method for solidifying SAA while improving the chlorine salt resistance of RPC.
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- Hong Jiang
- School of Municipal and Transportation Engineering, Anhui Water Conservancy Technical College, Hefei 231603, China
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- School of Civil Engineering and Geographic Environment, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315000, China;
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- School of Civil Engineering and Geographic Environment, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315000, China;
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Kim HC, Kwon YR, Kim JS, Kwon M, Kim JH, Kim DH. Computational Approach to the Surface-Crosslinking Process of Superabsorbent Polymer via Central Composite Design. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14183842. [PMID: 36145991 PMCID: PMC9501642 DOI: 10.3390/polym14183842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2022] [Revised: 09/11/2022] [Accepted: 09/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The improvement of gel strength and absorption properties through the surface-crosslinking of superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) is essential for sanitary industry applications. We prepared core-SAP via aqueous solution copolymerization, and then surface-crosslinked the core-SAP under various conditions. The structure of the SAP was characterized using Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy. Central composite design (CCD) of response surface methodology (RSM) has been applied to determine the optimum surface-crosslinking conditions such as surface-crosslinker content, reaction temperature, and reaction time. The optimal surface-crosslinking conditions were identified at a surface-crosslinker content of 2.22 mol%, reaction temperature of 160 °C, and reaction time of 8.7 min. The surface-crosslinked SAP showed excellent absorbency under load of 50 g/g with a permeability of 50 s. Other absorption properties were also evaluated by measuring the free absorbency and centrifuge retention capacity in saline solution.
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- Hae-Chan Kim
- Material & Component Convergence R&D Department, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH), Ansan 15588, Korea
- Department of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Hanyang University, Ansan 15588, Korea
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- Material & Component Convergence R&D Department, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH), Ansan 15588, Korea
- Department of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Hanyang University, Ansan 15588, Korea
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- Material & Component Convergence R&D Department, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH), Ansan 15588, Korea
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- Material & Component Convergence R&D Department, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH), Ansan 15588, Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Hanyang University, Ansan 15588, Korea
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- Material & Component Convergence R&D Department, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH), Ansan 15588, Korea
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-31-8040-6226
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Fistos T, Fierascu I, Doni M, Chican IE, Fierascu RC. A Short Overview of Recent Developments in the Application of Polymeric Materials for the Conservation of Stone Cultural Heritage Elements. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 15:6294. [PMID: 36143606 PMCID: PMC9502206 DOI: 10.3390/ma15186294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2022] [Revised: 08/28/2022] [Accepted: 09/07/2022] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Stones are ones of the most ancient natural materials exploited by humans, with different uses, from tools to buildings, that have endured over time in better conditions than other objects belonging to cultural heritage. Given the importance of those silent witnesses of our past, as well as our duty to preserve all parts of cultural heritage for future generations, much effort was put into the development of materials for their consolidation, protection, self-cleaning, or restoration. Protection of ancient stone monuments and objects has gained the interest of researchers in the last decades in the field of conservation of cultural heritage. In this respect, the present paper aims to be a critical discussion regarding potential polymeric materials, which can be used in restorative and conservative approaches for stone materials of cultural heritage importance, against physical degradation phenomena. Recent advances in this area are presented, as well as the current bottle-necks and future development perspectives.
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- Toma Fistos
- National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry-ICECHIM, 060021 Bucharest, Romania
- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry-ICECHIM, 060021 Bucharest, Romania
- Faculty of Horticulture, University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest, 011464 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry-ICECHIM, 060021 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry-ICECHIM, 060021 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry-ICECHIM, 060021 Bucharest, Romania
- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania
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Effects of Secondary Porosity on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of SAP-Containing Lime-Based Plasters. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14061162. [PMID: 35335493 PMCID: PMC8948981 DOI: 10.3390/polym14061162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2022] [Revised: 03/09/2022] [Accepted: 03/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Despite the many benefits associated with the utilization of superabsorbent polymers (SAPs), several drawbacks have been reported. In particular, the effect of SAPs on microstructure, together with its consequences for mechanical properties, is not fully understood yet for some composite materials. This study analyzes the role of SAPs in the formation of the microstructure of lime composites, taking into account their chemical composition. The obtained experimental results show that the particle size and cross-linking density of used SAPs are crucial parameters affecting both the microstructure and mechanical performance of the analyzed composites. Coarser SAPs with low cross-linking density in the dosage of 0.5 and 1 wt.% are found as the most suitable solution, leading even to a slight improvement of mechanical parameters. The secondary porosity formed by swelled hydrogels is identified as a very significant factor since hydrogel-filled voids do not contribute to the strength parameters. The formation of the affected zone around SAP cores depends on the chemical composition of SAPs considerably as the higher cross-linking density influences the desorption rate. Based on achieved results, utilization of SAPs in building materials should be studied at a more detailed level with particular importance on the definition of SAP-related voids and affected zone around SAP particles.
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Fořt J, Šál J, Böhm M, Morales-Conde MJ, Pedreño-Rojas MA, Černý R. Microstructure Formation of Cement Mortars Modified by Superabsorbent Polymers. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:3584. [PMID: 34685343 PMCID: PMC8538882 DOI: 10.3390/polym13203584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2021] [Revised: 10/14/2021] [Accepted: 10/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The utilization of superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) in cement-based materials has been found to be a promising means of mitigating the autogenous propagation of shrinkage and cracks. On the other hand, the undesired effects of SAPs' application on functional properties, including mechanical strength, microstructure formation, and the evolution of hydration heat are not properly understood, given the variety in SAPs' characteristics. To contribute to the present state-of-the-art, cement mortars, modified with two grades of SAPs by dosages of 0.3%, 0.6%, and 0.9%, were designed and studied with emphasis on the relationship between the materials' porosities and mechanical strengths. The obtained results are interpreted by scanning electron microscopy analysis and hydration heat evolution to elucidate the major changes and their driving factors. Besides the benefits associated with the mitigation of autogenous shrinkage, the achieved results point to an adverse effect of supplementation with SAP on mechanical strength at an early age, and an even more pronounced increase at a later age. The employed scanning electron microscopy images, together with mercury-intrusion porosimetry data, depict distortion in the material porosity as a result of the filling of formed voids and the closing of open ends by swelled hydrogels. Only the minor benefit of a greater cross-linking density was obtained by the formation of dense structures and the gains in mechanical strength therefrom.
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- Jan Fořt
- Department of Materials Engineering and Chemistry, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, Thákurova 7, 166 29 Prague, Czech Republic; (J.Š.); (M.B.); (R.Č.)
- Institute of Technology and Business in České Budějovice, Okružní 517/10, 370 01 České Budějovice, Czech Republic
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- Department of Materials Engineering and Chemistry, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, Thákurova 7, 166 29 Prague, Czech Republic; (J.Š.); (M.B.); (R.Č.)
- Institute of Technology and Business in České Budějovice, Okružní 517/10, 370 01 České Budějovice, Czech Republic
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- Department of Materials Engineering and Chemistry, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, Thákurova 7, 166 29 Prague, Czech Republic; (J.Š.); (M.B.); (R.Č.)
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- Departamento de Construcciones Arquitectónicas 1, Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura, Universidad de Sevilla, Avenida Reina Mercedes, n_ 2, 41012 Sevilla, Spain;
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- Departamento de Urbanística y Ordenación del Territorio, Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura, Universidad de Sevilla, Avenida Reina Mercedes, n_ 2, 41012 Sevilla, Spain;
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- Department of Materials Engineering and Chemistry, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, Thákurova 7, 166 29 Prague, Czech Republic; (J.Š.); (M.B.); (R.Č.)
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Tariq Z, Aljawad MS, Mahmoud M, Alade O, Kamal MS, Al-Nakhli A. Reduction of Breakdown Pressure by Filter Cake Removal Using Thermochemical Fluids and Solvents: Experimental and Numerical Studies. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26154407. [PMID: 34361558 PMCID: PMC8347731 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26154407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2021] [Revised: 07/18/2021] [Accepted: 07/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The process of well cleanup involves the removal of an impermeable layer of filter cake from the face of the formation. The inefficient removal of the filter cake imposes difficulty on fracturing operations. Filter cake’s impermeable features increase the required pressure to fracture the formation. In this study, a novel method is introduced to reduce the required breakdown pressure to fracture the formation containing the water-based drilling fluid filter cake. The breakdown pressure was tested for five samples of similar properties using different solutions. A simulated borehole was drilled in the core samples. An impermeable filter cake using barite-weighted drilling fluid was built on the face of the drilled hole of each sample. The breakdown pressure for the virgin sample without damage (filter cake) was 6.9 MPa. The breakdown pressure increased to 26.7 MPa after the formation of an impermeable filter cake. Partial removal of filter cake by chelating agent reduced the breakdown pressure to 17.9 MPa. Complete dissolution of the filter cake with chelating agents resulted in the breakdown pressure approximately equivalent to the virgin rock breakdown pressure, i.e., 6.8 MPa. The combined thermochemical and chelating agent solution removed the filter cake and reduced the breakdown pressure to 3.8 MPa. Post-treatment analysis was carried out using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and scratch test. NMR showed the pore size redistributions with good communication between different pores after the thermochemical removal of filter cake. At the same time, there was no communication between the different pores due to permeability impairment after filter cake formation. The diffusion coupling through NMR scans confirmed the higher interconnectivity between different pores systems after the combined thermochemical and chelating agent treatment. Compressive strength was measured from the scratch test, confirming that filter cake formation caused added strength to the rock that impacts the rock breakdown pressure. The average compressive strength of the original specimen was 44.5 MPa that increased to 73.5 MPa after the formation of filter cake. When the filter cake was partially removed, the strength was reduced to 61.7 MPa. Complete removal with chelating agents removed the extra strength that was added due to the filter cake presence. Thermochemical and chelating agents resulted in a significantly lower compressive strength of 25.3 MPa. A numerical model was created to observe the reduction in breakdown pressure due to the thermochemical treatment of the filter cake. The result presented in this study showed the engineering applications of thermochemical treatment for filter cake removal.
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- Zeeshan Tariq
- Department of Petroleum Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia; (Z.T.); (O.A.); (M.S.K.)
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- Department of Petroleum Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia; (Z.T.); (O.A.); (M.S.K.)
- Correspondence: (M.S.A.); (M.M.)
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- Department of Petroleum Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia; (Z.T.); (O.A.); (M.S.K.)
- Correspondence: (M.S.A.); (M.M.)
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- Department of Petroleum Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia; (Z.T.); (O.A.); (M.S.K.)
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- Department of Petroleum Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia; (Z.T.); (O.A.); (M.S.K.)
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Fořt J, Migas P, Černý R. Effect of Absorptivity of Superabsorbent Polymers on Design of Cement Mortars. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 13:ma13235503. [PMID: 33276657 PMCID: PMC7731020 DOI: 10.3390/ma13235503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2020] [Revised: 11/25/2020] [Accepted: 11/30/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The functional properties of composites modified by superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) strongly depend on the swelling capacity of applied SAPs. In this sense, three types of commercially available SAPs namely Cablock CT, Hydropam, and Creasorb SIS with different chemical composition and particle size distribution were studied in this manuscript to reveal the differences in absorptivity as can be viewed as pretests for their utilization in concrete composites. In addition, absorptivity in distilled water, tap water, and 0.1 M NaCl solution are examined for determining the SAPs response for the change of the solution pH. To overcome problems with the teabag method inaccuracy, the new method is introduced. Besides to quantitative evaluation of the SAPs absorptivity, the correlation for the absorption and desorption period as the function of SAPs residence time within the examined solution is proposed. To access the effect of selected SAPs on functional properties, optimization based on the flow table test is employed and mechanical parameters are determined after 7, 14, 28, and 90 days of curing. Obtained results refer to substantial differences between particular SAPs and contribute to the understanding of the effect of SAP on the functional properties of cement-based materials.
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- Jan Fořt
- Faculty of Civil Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, Thákurova 7, 16629 Prague, Czech Republic; (P.M.); (R.Č.)
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- Faculty of Civil Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, Thákurova 7, 16629 Prague, Czech Republic; (P.M.); (R.Č.)
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Cracow University of Technology, Warszawska 24, 31155 Cracow, Poland
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- Faculty of Civil Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, Thákurova 7, 16629 Prague, Czech Republic; (P.M.); (R.Č.)
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Guo Y, Zhang P, Ding H, Le C. Experimental Study on the Permeability of SAP Modified Concrete. MATERIALS 2020; 13:ma13153368. [PMID: 32751263 PMCID: PMC7435898 DOI: 10.3390/ma13153368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2020] [Revised: 07/17/2020] [Accepted: 07/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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To study the permeability of superabsorbent polymer (SAP) modified concrete and the effect of internal pore characteristics on the permeability of concrete specimens, the results of the water penetration under pressure test, the mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP) test, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) of SAP concrete were obtained and analyzed. The research shows that the addition of an appropriate amount of SAP can effectively improve the anti-permeability performance of concrete. After adding 0.2~0.6% SAP of cement quality to concrete, the penetration height value was reduced by 35~45%, the porosity was increased by 21-95%, and the tortuosity is increased by 14-15%, and all indicators show regular changes with the increase in SAP usage. Adding SAP to concrete changes the internal connection state of concrete, thereby further improving its impermeability by reducing the capillary pressure and changing the shape of the pores. The liquid permeation resistance is increased by the "threshold effect" inside concrete; this "threshold effect" is caused by the addition of SAP.
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- Yaohua Guo
- State Key Laboratory of Hydraulic Engineering Simulation and Safety, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China; (Y.G.); (H.D.); (C.L.)
- Key Laboratory of Coast Civil Structure Safety, Ministry of Education, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
- School of Civil Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Hydraulic Engineering Simulation and Safety, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China; (Y.G.); (H.D.); (C.L.)
- Key Laboratory of Coast Civil Structure Safety, Ministry of Education, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
- School of Civil Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +86-022-2740-0842
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- State Key Laboratory of Hydraulic Engineering Simulation and Safety, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China; (Y.G.); (H.D.); (C.L.)
- Key Laboratory of Coast Civil Structure Safety, Ministry of Education, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
- School of Civil Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Hydraulic Engineering Simulation and Safety, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China; (Y.G.); (H.D.); (C.L.)
- Key Laboratory of Coast Civil Structure Safety, Ministry of Education, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
- School of Civil Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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Sustainable Designed Pavement Materials. MATERIALS 2020; 13:ma13071575. [PMID: 32235340 PMCID: PMC7178210 DOI: 10.3390/ma13071575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2020] [Accepted: 03/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
Abstract
This Special Issue “Sustainable Designed Pavement Materials” has been proposed and organized as a means to present recent developments in the field of environmentally-friendly designed pavement materials. For this reason, articles included in this special issue relate to different aspects of pavement materials, from industry solid waste recycling to pavement materials recycling, from pavement materials modification to asphalt performance characterization, from pavement defect detection to pavement maintenance, and from asphalt pavement to cement concrete pavement, as highlighted in this editorial.
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Farzanian K, Vafaei B, Ghahremaninezhad A. The Behavior of Superabsorbent Polymers (SAPs) in Cement Mixtures with Glass Powders as Supplementary Cementitious Materials. MATERIALS 2019; 12:ma12213597. [PMID: 31683866 PMCID: PMC6862685 DOI: 10.3390/ma12213597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2019] [Revised: 10/24/2019] [Accepted: 10/26/2019] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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The absorption and desorption of superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) in cement mixtures containing two different glass powders as supplementary cementitious materials are examined in this paper. Two SAPs with different chemical compositions were synthesized in-house and used in the experiments. SAP absorption was investigated directly through the mass change of SAPs in cement slurries, as well as indirectly using the flow test. Scanning electron microscopy was used to monitor the desorption of SAPs using samples prepared with freeze-drying. Hydration and setting time were evaluated to explain the desorption behavior of SAPs. SAP absorption generally increased in pastes with glass powders. The desorption rate of SAPs in different pastes was shown to correlate with the onset of solid skeleton development in the pastes. The addition of SAPs reduced autogenous shrinkage in neat cement paste more than in pastes with glass powders.
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- Khashayar Farzanian
- Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL 33146, USA.
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- Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL 33146, USA.
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- Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL 33146, USA.
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