Effect of Treatment Methods on Material Properties and Performance of Sawdust-Concrete and Sawdust-Polymer Composites.

ABSTRACT: The circular economic approach in polymer composite research has gained acceptance for offering low-cost, high-performance solutions. Sawdust-derived composites have drawn interest as alternatives in concrete and composite fabrication, addressing housing shortages and resource depletion. Sawdust concrete (SDC) and sawdust polymer composites (SDPC) are key areas under investigation, with SDC additionally aiding in carbon reduction in building materials. However, challenges arise due to sawdust's inherent hydrophilicity, porosity, and lower strength. This study introduces a novel approach by identifying specific chemical treatments, including alkali and silane, which effectively enhance sawdust's compressive and tensile strengths, moisture resistance, and durability, optimizing it for struct

SUBMITTER: Rahman A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11644647 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature