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Characterization of lightweight aerated mortars using waste-to-energy bottom ash (WtE-BA) as aerating agent

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The management of Waste-to-Energy Bottom Ash (WtE-BA), generated during the incineration of waste, poses a global challenge. Presently, the majority of WtE-BA is disposed of in landfills due to the lack of alternatives. Meanwhile, the construction industry remains the primary consumer of raw materials and significantly contributes to Greenhouse Gas Emissions. This study attempts to address these issues by utilizing the fine fraction of WtE-BA (< 2mm) as a raw material for aerated mortar production. Thanks to its metallic aluminum content, WtE-BA is utilized as an aerating agent. The study investigates how the quantities of water and WtE-BA, as well as its granulometric sub-fractions, impact the properties of the final product. An analysis of properties such as density, compressive strength, and thermal conductivity was conducted. Additionally, the environmental impact of each raw material (i.e. WtE-BA, cement and sand) was assessed through leaching tests and elemental content analysis enabling the determination of their individual contribution to the presence of trace elements in the produced mortars. The aforementioned properties are discussed using microstructure and porosity analyses. The findings demonstrate that the quantity of water is a crucial factor in controlling the aeration of mortars, whereas the granulometry of the WtE-BA particles did not significantly affect their macro-properties. Furthermore, this study highlights that WtE-BA based mortars has the potential to exhibit better environmental and insulating performances than aerated mortar of equal density and strength. The differences in pore size and type between WtE-BA and aerated mortars can account for the variation in performance. Thus, WtE-BA proves to be an effective substitute for aerating agent in the production of aerated mortars.
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hal-04602407 , version 1 (05-06-2024)

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Manon Brossat, Elodie Prud'Homme, Maria Lupsea-Toader, Denise Blanc, Christine de Brauer. Characterization of lightweight aerated mortars using waste-to-energy bottom ash (WtE-BA) as aerating agent. Journal of Environmental Management, 2024, 356, pp.120443. ⟨10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.120443⟩. ⟨hal-04602407⟩
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