This paper presents the autogenic self-healing potential of Portland cement (PC) blends made with conventional supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs), to improve water-tightness by reducing overall pore size. Mortar samples were prepared mixing PC, sand and water, partially replacing PC either silica fume (SF), pulverised fuel ash (PFA), or ground granulated blast-furnace slag (GGBS). Dama...

Defects of glass-ceramic-glazes have hindered their production and use in ceramic art practice. We assumed the defects are low water absorption induced. This paper consequently studied different types glass for glaze with aim examining capacity, resistance to flow, dispersion behavior visual qualities determine suitable derivation. Eight glass, usually available as cullet refuse dumps, were use...

Ficus benjamina (FB) is a perennial plant that serves ornamental purposes. Its fruits are nonedible and considered ‘waste’ with no defined application. This paper discusses the valorisation identification of potential as suitable biofuel feedstock. The whole fruit was characterised by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray (EDS), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), Fourier tr...

Abstract The technique of replacing the cement with other alternative materials focuses on production similar performance and reduced environmental impacts relative to traditional cement. main aim this study is investigate effect content high volume Pulverised Fuel Ash (PFA) mechanical mortar. Three mixtures were prepared different percentages PFA (20%, 40% 60%) as replacement along mixture tha...