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Open AccessSemi Quantitative Analyses of Eco-Cement Made From Landfill Waste Burning Ash and Portland Composite Cement
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The amount of garbage in the country, which tends to increase each year, is a lingering issue. Not only are the numbers increasing, but the handling procedures also contribute to the problem. Improper waste management pollutes both land and water sources such as rivers and seas. The purpose of this study is to investigate the major chemicals in eco-cement generated from landfill waste burning ash (ATPA) and Portland composite cement (PCC). The goal of this study is to create eco-friendly eco-cement materials by combining ATPA with PCC. This research used X-ray diffraction to conduct semi-quantitative tests on the PCC: ATPA compositions of 100%:0%, 75%:25%, 50%:50%, 25%: 75%, and 0%:100%. The study found that silica (SiO2) and aluminium (Al2O3) were the most common chemicals formed in eco-cement without and with ATPA. The intensity value of each material reaches 1600 a.u. (absorb unit) at a diffraction angle of 30° (2θ). According to these findings, ATPA material is classified as crystalline. Depending on the application, materials with higher crystallinity are frequently linked to greater mechanical strength. This demonstrates that eco-cement derived from ATPA and PCC can be used as a cementitious material in the production of environmentally friendly mortar and concrete using waste and rubbish materials. According to the study’s characterisation, ATPA can directly substitute some PCC as a binder material; nevertheless, more research is required to examine the mechanical properties that arise.
