Enhancing the printing quality and mechanical properties of 3D-printed cement composites with date syrup-based graphene coated sand hybrid

This study addresses the influence of adding date syrup-based graphene-coated sand hybrid (D-GSH) as a partial substitute for sand in 3D-printed cement composites, exploring its potential to enhance both fresh and hardened properties. Incorporating 0.5% D-GSH significantly improved the printing qual...

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Main Authors: Mohd Mukarram Ali, Rashid K. Abu Al-Rub, Fawzi Banat, Tae-Yeon Kim
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-12-01
Series:Developments in the Built Environment
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666165924002631
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Rashid K. Abu Al-Rub
Fawzi Banat
Tae-Yeon Kim
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Fawzi Banat
Tae-Yeon Kim
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description This study addresses the influence of adding date syrup-based graphene-coated sand hybrid (D-GSH) as a partial substitute for sand in 3D-printed cement composites, exploring its potential to enhance both fresh and hardened properties. Incorporating 0.5% D-GSH significantly improved the printing quality compared to the control mix, as evidenced by the reduction in the variance in thickness of double layers from 38% to 28%. In addition, buildability was enhanced by 116% with an open time of 27 min. The rheological properties showed reduced viscosity and shear stress against shear rates, thereby enhancing flowability. Moreover, the addition of 0.5% D-GSH increased the compressive strength, flexural strength, and elastic modulus by 62%, 118%, and 40%, respectively, after 28 days of curing, compared with a mix containing silica fume. Microstructural analysis revealed that D-GSH effectively fills gaps, bridges cracks, and bonds with the hydration products of cement matrix, thus improving the mechanical properties.
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spelling doaj-art-19f3f4c49da1433093cb75a4f3d2c5782025-08-20T02:49:35ZengElsevierDevelopments in the Built Environment2666-16592024-12-012010058210.1016/j.dibe.2024.100582Enhancing the printing quality and mechanical properties of 3D-printed cement composites with date syrup-based graphene coated sand hybridMohd Mukarram Ali0Rashid K. Abu Al-Rub1Fawzi Banat2Tae-Yeon Kim3Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi, 127788, United Arab Emirates; Advanced Digital and Additive Manufacturing Group, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi, 127788, United Arab EmiratesAdvanced Digital and Additive Manufacturing Group, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi, 127788, United Arab Emirates; Department of Mechanical & Nuclear Engineering, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi, 127788, United Arab EmiratesDepartment of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi, 127788, United Arab EmiratesDepartment of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi, 127788, United Arab Emirates; Advanced Digital and Additive Manufacturing Group, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi, 127788, United Arab Emirates; Corresponding author. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi, 127788, United Arab EmiratesThis study addresses the influence of adding date syrup-based graphene-coated sand hybrid (D-GSH) as a partial substitute for sand in 3D-printed cement composites, exploring its potential to enhance both fresh and hardened properties. Incorporating 0.5% D-GSH significantly improved the printing quality compared to the control mix, as evidenced by the reduction in the variance in thickness of double layers from 38% to 28%. In addition, buildability was enhanced by 116% with an open time of 27 min. The rheological properties showed reduced viscosity and shear stress against shear rates, thereby enhancing flowability. Moreover, the addition of 0.5% D-GSH increased the compressive strength, flexural strength, and elastic modulus by 62%, 118%, and 40%, respectively, after 28 days of curing, compared with a mix containing silica fume. Microstructural analysis revealed that D-GSH effectively fills gaps, bridges cracks, and bonds with the hydration products of cement matrix, thus improving the mechanical properties.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666165924002631Quality of printingBuildabilityD-GSHFlexural strengthCompressive strengthMicrostructural reinforcement
spellingShingle Mohd Mukarram Ali
Rashid K. Abu Al-Rub
Fawzi Banat
Tae-Yeon Kim
Enhancing the printing quality and mechanical properties of 3D-printed cement composites with date syrup-based graphene coated sand hybrid
Developments in the Built Environment
Quality of printing
Buildability
D-GSH
Flexural strength
Compressive strength
Microstructural reinforcement
title Enhancing the printing quality and mechanical properties of 3D-printed cement composites with date syrup-based graphene coated sand hybrid
title_full Enhancing the printing quality and mechanical properties of 3D-printed cement composites with date syrup-based graphene coated sand hybrid
title_fullStr Enhancing the printing quality and mechanical properties of 3D-printed cement composites with date syrup-based graphene coated sand hybrid
title_full_unstemmed Enhancing the printing quality and mechanical properties of 3D-printed cement composites with date syrup-based graphene coated sand hybrid
title_short Enhancing the printing quality and mechanical properties of 3D-printed cement composites with date syrup-based graphene coated sand hybrid
title_sort enhancing the printing quality and mechanical properties of 3d printed cement composites with date syrup based graphene coated sand hybrid
topic Quality of printing
Buildability
D-GSH
Flexural strength
Compressive strength
Microstructural reinforcement
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666165924002631
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