High calcium fly ash-auto glass powder alkali-activated pastes

Effective management of auto glass waste is essential for environmental sustainability, with recycling as pivotal strategies. This study aimed to valorise auto glass waste as a raw material for high-performance geopolymer composites. In the experiment, 0–40% auto glass powder (AGP) by weight was use...

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Main Authors: Yuwadee Zaetang, Pemiga Thongrit, Tanakorn Phoo-Ngernkham, Chayanee Tippayasam, Phanwatt Phungsai, Ampol Wongsa, Vanchai Sata, Prinya Chindaprasirt
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Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2025-12-01
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/19397038.2025.2466475
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author Yuwadee Zaetang
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Tanakorn Phoo-Ngernkham
Chayanee Tippayasam
Phanwatt Phungsai
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Vanchai Sata
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description Effective management of auto glass waste is essential for environmental sustainability, with recycling as pivotal strategies. This study aimed to valorise auto glass waste as a raw material for high-performance geopolymer composites. In the experiment, 0–40% auto glass powder (AGP) by weight was used as a substitute for high-calcium fly ash in the geopolymer paste. The setting time, workability, compressive strength, heavy metals leaching potential, and morphology of the geopolymer composites were investigated. The increase in the AGP content significantly increased the flow value and the setting time. The use of 10% AGP resulted in the paste with the highest compressive strength, and the 20% AGP paste displayed an acceptable compressive strength of approximately 90% compared to the reference paste. Microstructure analysis confirmed that an optimised AGP content of 10% resulted in a dense and homogenous geopolymer matrix with high compressive strength. Moreover, AGP inclusion also decreased the leaching potential of heavy metals, including chromium, copper, cobalt, zinc, nickel, and aluminium from fly ash geopolymer paste, making it more environmentally friendly. This research could thus lay a foundation for the development of guidelines for integrating AGP into geopolymer production, thereby encouraging eco-friendly practices in the construction sector.
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spelling doaj-art-05ed50d19e2d46b1ba17f97f79161e6d2025-08-20T03:21:39ZengTaylor & Francis GroupInternational Journal of Sustainable Engineering1939-70381939-70462025-12-0118110.1080/19397038.2025.2466475High calcium fly ash-auto glass powder alkali-activated pastesYuwadee Zaetang0Pemiga Thongrit1Tanakorn Phoo-Ngernkham2Chayanee Tippayasam3Phanwatt Phungsai4Ampol Wongsa5Vanchai Sata6Prinya Chindaprasirt7Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Kasetsart University Chalermphrakiat, Sakon Nakhon, ThailandSustainable Infrastructure Research and Development Center (SIRDC), Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, ThailandSustainable Construction Material Technology Research Unit, Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Rajamangala University of Technology Isan, Nakhon Ratchasima, ThailandDepartment of Welding Engineering Technology, College of Industrial Technology, King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok, Bangkok, ThailandDepartment of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, ThailandSustainable Infrastructure Research and Development Center (SIRDC), Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, ThailandSustainable Infrastructure Research and Development Center (SIRDC), Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, ThailandSustainable Infrastructure Research and Development Center (SIRDC), Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, ThailandEffective management of auto glass waste is essential for environmental sustainability, with recycling as pivotal strategies. This study aimed to valorise auto glass waste as a raw material for high-performance geopolymer composites. In the experiment, 0–40% auto glass powder (AGP) by weight was used as a substitute for high-calcium fly ash in the geopolymer paste. The setting time, workability, compressive strength, heavy metals leaching potential, and morphology of the geopolymer composites were investigated. The increase in the AGP content significantly increased the flow value and the setting time. The use of 10% AGP resulted in the paste with the highest compressive strength, and the 20% AGP paste displayed an acceptable compressive strength of approximately 90% compared to the reference paste. Microstructure analysis confirmed that an optimised AGP content of 10% resulted in a dense and homogenous geopolymer matrix with high compressive strength. Moreover, AGP inclusion also decreased the leaching potential of heavy metals, including chromium, copper, cobalt, zinc, nickel, and aluminium from fly ash geopolymer paste, making it more environmentally friendly. This research could thus lay a foundation for the development of guidelines for integrating AGP into geopolymer production, thereby encouraging eco-friendly practices in the construction sector.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/19397038.2025.2466475Waste glassrecycled materialcoal ashgeopolymer
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Pemiga Thongrit
Tanakorn Phoo-Ngernkham
Chayanee Tippayasam
Phanwatt Phungsai
Ampol Wongsa
Vanchai Sata
Prinya Chindaprasirt
High calcium fly ash-auto glass powder alkali-activated pastes
International Journal of Sustainable Engineering
Waste glass
recycled material
coal ash
geopolymer
title High calcium fly ash-auto glass powder alkali-activated pastes
title_full High calcium fly ash-auto glass powder alkali-activated pastes
title_fullStr High calcium fly ash-auto glass powder alkali-activated pastes
title_full_unstemmed High calcium fly ash-auto glass powder alkali-activated pastes
title_short High calcium fly ash-auto glass powder alkali-activated pastes
title_sort high calcium fly ash auto glass powder alkali activated pastes
topic Waste glass
recycled material
coal ash
geopolymer
url https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/19397038.2025.2466475
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