Characterisation of a 3D-printed alkali-activated material based on waste mineral wool at room and elevated temperatures
Majda Pavlin, Barbara Horvat, Romana Cerc Korošec, Rok Capuder, Lidija Korat, Vilma Ducman
Abstract
• A mineral wool-based mix design was used to verify its suitability for a 3D-print. • The mix design shows thermal stability up to 500 °C. • The mechanical strength of the moulded samples decreased at elevated temperatures. • The number and size of pores in the prepared samples increased with temperature. • Higher porosity in the 3D-printed samples reduced the thermal expansion.
Topics & Concepts
Mineral woolWoolPorosityMaterials science3d printedThermal stabilityComposite materialMineralMineralogyMetallurgyChemical engineeringChemistryEngineeringBiomedical engineeringInnovations in Concrete and Construction MaterialsAdditive Manufacturing and 3D Printing TechnologiesRecycling and utilization of industrial and municipal waste in materials production