Utilization of corn husk ash and medicine vial production wastes in cement
摘要
This study investigated the use of organic waste corn husk ash (CHA) and medicine vial production wastes (MVPWs) in cement production. Corn husks were converted to ash as a silica compound, and waste glass powder was obtained from MVPWs. CHA was characterized by using Scanning Electron Microscope-Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (SEM–EDX), X-ray diffractometer (XRD), and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR) techniques., confirming the presence of silica (Si–O and Si–O-Si). SEM–EDX results showed uniform dispersion of silicon atoms, indicating an amorphous structure. XRD detected the crystallization phase of silica, and FT-IR spectra showed bands indicating the presence of Si–O and Si–O–Si bonds. Sixteen cement samples with 1%, 1.5%, and 2% CHA and MVPWs were prepared and tested for compressive strength. The highest compressive strength (52.09 MPa) was achieved with 1.5% CHA and 2% MVPWs. The mathematical model showed that 1.5% MVPWs had the highest positive effect on compressive strength (3.70%), while 2% CHA had the lowest positive effect (2.25%) by experimental Design. Other additive ratios hurt strength. Scanning Electron microscopy (SEM) analysis was used to examine the microstructures and structural integrity of the samples.