Manufacturing of bacterial nano-cellulose reinforced fiber−cement composites

F. Mohammadkazemi, K. Doosthoseini, E. Ganjian, M. Azin

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

88 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

In this study, the potential use of bacterial nano-cellulose (BNC) as powder (P), gel (G), and coated onto the fibers (C) on the mechanical and micro-structural properties of bagasse fiber–cement composites (FCCs) was explored. Results indicated that FCCs containing 6 wt.% fiber content manufactured with BNC-coated fibers and BNC gel enhanced mechanical properties and maximum hydration temperature (MHT). However, P FCCs exhibited inferior properties compared to C and G FCCs. According to Scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM–EDX) analysis, the surface of BNC-coated fibers was rich in hydration products whilst penetration of alkaline ions into the lumen was reduced. BNC created both a strong interface with cement and prevented fiber mineralization.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)958-964
JournalConstruction and Building Materials
Volume101
Issue number1
Early online date10 Nov 2015
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 30 Dec 2015

Bibliographical note

This paper is not available on the repository

Keywords

  • Bacterial nano-cellulose
  • Fiber–cement composites
  • Mechanical properties
  • Microstructure

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Manufacturing of bacterial nano-cellulose reinforced fiber−cement composites'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this