Influence of nanomaterial (Zinc Oxide) on the durability of conventional concrete

Rucana Guadalupe Edson, Delgado Calderón Guadalupe Fernanda, Campos Vasquez Neicer, Neyra Torres Jose Luis

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Abstract

This research seeks to present a nanomaterial that can provide self-cleaning property to conventional concrete, since the pollutants found in the air are also the cause of some concrete pathologies that affect its durability, such as carbonation, acid etching, and acid rain. The main objective of this research was to counteract the deterioration of concrete constructions using zinc oxide as a self-cleaning material for conventional concrete. For which, experimental tests were carried out, such as the rhodamine B test, exposure to polluting gases and the phenolphthalein test, carried out on mortar samples, and the compressive strength test, carried out on concrete specimens. Finally, the results allowed us to conclude that zinc oxide works as a photocatalytic material and gives concrete a self-cleaning property, which allows it to keep its surface free of contaminants that normally remain impregnated and damage it, in addition to being able to observe that this aggregate decreases the resistance of the concrete by a certain percentage, so it is recommended that it be used as a mortar rather than as concrete in structural elements.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 21st LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education and Technology
Subtitle of host publicationLeadership in Education and Innovation in Engineering in the Framework of Global Transformations: Integration and Alliances for Integral Development, LACCEI 2023
EditorsMaria M. Larrondo Petrie, Jose Texier, Rodolfo Andres Rivas Matta
ISBN (Electronic)9786289520743
StatePublished - 2023
Event21st LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education and Technology, LACCEI 2023 - Buenos Aires, Argentina
Duration: 19 Jul 202321 Jul 2023

Publication series

NameProceedings of the LACCEI international Multi-conference for Engineering, Education and Technology
Volume2023-July
ISSN (Electronic)2414-6390

Conference

Conference21st LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education and Technology, LACCEI 2023
Country/TerritoryArgentina
CityBuenos Aires
Period19/07/2321/07/23

Keywords

  • Concrete constructions
  • deterioration
  • photocatalytic
  • self-cleaning
  • zinc oxide

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