Journal of the Architectural Institute of Korea Structure & Construction (대한건축학회논문집:구조계)

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Nitrogen Oxides Adsorbing Capacity of High Carbon Fly Ash Containing Cementitious Materials

탄소함량이 높은 플라이애쉬를 함유한 시멘트 페이스트의 질소산화물 흡착 성능

  • Lee, Bo Yeon (Department of Architecture, The University of Suwon)
  • Received : 2017.08.23
  • Accepted : 2017.12.08
  • Published : 2018.03.30
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Abstract

The use of fly ash in construction materials is increasing worldwide due the various advantages of using it, such as to produce durable concrete, or to use less cement and thus lower carbon dioxide emissions. The quality of fly ash is often determined by loss on ignition value (LOI), where an upper limit of LOI is set in each country for quality control purpose. However, due to many reasons, production of high LOI fly ash is increasing that cannot be utilized in concrete, ending up in landfill. In this study, the effect of fly ash use in cementitious materials on nitrogen oxides adsorption is examined. In particular, the effect of using high LOI, and thus high carbon content fly ash on nitrogen oxides adsorption is investigated. The results suggest that the higher carbon content fly ash is related to higher nitrogen dioxide adsorption, although normal fly ash was also more effective in nitrogen dioxide adsorption than ordinary portland cement. Also, higher replacement rate of up to 40% of fly ash is beneficial for nitrogen dioxide adsorption. These results demonstrate that high carbon fly ash can be used as construction materials in an environmentally friendly way where strength requirement is low and where nitrogen oxides emissions are high.

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Supported by : 한국연구재단

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