The effects of curing conditions on the performance and carbon dioxide emissions of fly ash-magnesium phosphate cement repair materials for pavement maintenance

Magnesium phosphate cement (MPC) is a new type of repair material that is fast-setting, resistant to acids and alkalis, and environmentally friendly. Compared to commonly used repair materials and protective coatings, such as sulphoaluminate cement, epoxy resin, and zinc phosphate, MPC significantly...

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Main Authors: Ying Su, Yelin Qian, Ming Sun, Changchun Li, Chunmei Liu, Dan Zhang, Xiaodong Zhang, Jun Yang, Yan Zhao, Rui Tao, Fengxia Xu
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Yelin Qian
Ming Sun
Changchun Li
Chunmei Liu
Dan Zhang
Xiaodong Zhang
Jun Yang
Yan Zhao
Rui Tao
Fengxia Xu
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Dan Zhang
Xiaodong Zhang
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Fengxia Xu
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description Magnesium phosphate cement (MPC) is a new type of repair material that is fast-setting, resistant to acids and alkalis, and environmentally friendly. Compared to commonly used repair materials and protective coatings, such as sulphoaluminate cement, epoxy resin, and zinc phosphate, MPC significantly reduces carbon dioxide emissions throughout its entire lifecycle (from raw material extraction to application, service, and waste disposal). Additionally, its advantages of fast curing, early strength, and excellent adhesion make it suitable for rapid repair of damaged roads and bridges. Furthermore, incorporating industrial by-products such as fly ash (FA) into MPC results in a cement that combines the advantageous properties of FA, offering excellent workability and durability. The substitution of FA for raw materials in MPC reduces the reliance on dead-burned MgO, contributing to a further reduction in CO2 emissions and lessening the impact on the natural environment. Studies have shown that MPC exhibits a decrease in strength under high humidity and water-curing conditions, and the addition of FA can help improve this phenomenon. However, the research lacks investigations on the effect of FA on the performance of MPC under different curing methods, with the same mix ratios and experimental conditions. This paper investigates the effects of FA content on MPC under standard curing conditions by measuring setting time, fluidity, and mechanical properties, as well as conducting microstructural characterization using XRD, FT-IR, and SEM. The results indicate that the addition of FA prolongs the setting time and decreases fluidity. Under standard curing conditions, the flexural strength after curing is higher than that under air curing, due to the formation of more gel-like products, which contribute to a denser microstructure favorable for the development of flexural strength. Moreover, standard curing conditions also promote the improvement of bonding strength. The bonding strength with the old substrate is higher than the flexural strength of FA-MPC itself, indicating that this material meets the requirements for the repair of highways and bridges. However, SEM analysis reveals that the moisture-rich curing environment may lead to cracking and damage in the hydration products of MPC, resulting in a reduction in compressive strength. The incorporation of FA enhances the mechanical properties of MPC through both the filling effect and pozzolanic activity, partially replacing MgO. Moreover, the addition of FA lowers the global warming potential (GWP) of MPC, reduces carbon emissions, and promotes more sustainable development.
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spelling doaj-art-5b82bfc79ba949e7b0e93662e4576d142025-08-20T02:37:24ZengElsevierJournal of CO2 Utilization2212-98392024-12-019010299810.1016/j.jcou.2024.102998The effects of curing conditions on the performance and carbon dioxide emissions of fly ash-magnesium phosphate cement repair materials for pavement maintenanceYing Su0Yelin Qian1Ming Sun2Changchun Li3Chunmei Liu4Dan Zhang5Xiaodong Zhang6Jun Yang7Yan Zhao8Rui Tao9Fengxia Xu10Key Laboratory for Intelligent Construction of Concrete Structures in Transportation Engineering, jointly established in Anhui Province, Anhui Construction & Port Engineering Group Co., Ltd, Hefei 230031, ChinaKey Laboratory for Intelligent Construction of Concrete Structures in Transportation Engineering, jointly established in Anhui Province, Anhui Construction & Port Engineering Group Co., Ltd, Hefei 230031, ChinaSchool of Transportation and Environment, Shenzhen Institute of Information Technology, Shenzhen 518172, China; Corresponding author.Key Laboratory for Intelligent Construction of Concrete Structures in Transportation Engineering, jointly established in Anhui Province, Anhui Construction & Port Engineering Group Co., Ltd, Hefei 230031, ChinaKey Laboratory for Intelligent Construction of Concrete Structures in Transportation Engineering, jointly established in Anhui Province, Anhui Construction & Port Engineering Group Co., Ltd, Hefei 230031, ChinaKey Laboratory for Intelligent Construction of Concrete Structures in Transportation Engineering, jointly established in Anhui Province, Anhui Construction & Port Engineering Group Co., Ltd, Hefei 230031, ChinaAnhui Construction Group Huaibei Expressway Co., Ltd., Huaibei 235000, ChinaAnhui Construction Group Huaibei Expressway Co., Ltd., Huaibei 235000, ChinaCHINA MCC22 GROUP CORPORATION LTD, Tangshan 063000, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Hydraulic Engineering Simulation and Safety, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, ChinaCollege of Biological and Environmental Engineering, Tianjin Vocational Institute, Tianjin 300410, ChinaMagnesium phosphate cement (MPC) is a new type of repair material that is fast-setting, resistant to acids and alkalis, and environmentally friendly. Compared to commonly used repair materials and protective coatings, such as sulphoaluminate cement, epoxy resin, and zinc phosphate, MPC significantly reduces carbon dioxide emissions throughout its entire lifecycle (from raw material extraction to application, service, and waste disposal). Additionally, its advantages of fast curing, early strength, and excellent adhesion make it suitable for rapid repair of damaged roads and bridges. Furthermore, incorporating industrial by-products such as fly ash (FA) into MPC results in a cement that combines the advantageous properties of FA, offering excellent workability and durability. The substitution of FA for raw materials in MPC reduces the reliance on dead-burned MgO, contributing to a further reduction in CO2 emissions and lessening the impact on the natural environment. Studies have shown that MPC exhibits a decrease in strength under high humidity and water-curing conditions, and the addition of FA can help improve this phenomenon. However, the research lacks investigations on the effect of FA on the performance of MPC under different curing methods, with the same mix ratios and experimental conditions. This paper investigates the effects of FA content on MPC under standard curing conditions by measuring setting time, fluidity, and mechanical properties, as well as conducting microstructural characterization using XRD, FT-IR, and SEM. The results indicate that the addition of FA prolongs the setting time and decreases fluidity. Under standard curing conditions, the flexural strength after curing is higher than that under air curing, due to the formation of more gel-like products, which contribute to a denser microstructure favorable for the development of flexural strength. Moreover, standard curing conditions also promote the improvement of bonding strength. The bonding strength with the old substrate is higher than the flexural strength of FA-MPC itself, indicating that this material meets the requirements for the repair of highways and bridges. However, SEM analysis reveals that the moisture-rich curing environment may lead to cracking and damage in the hydration products of MPC, resulting in a reduction in compressive strength. The incorporation of FA enhances the mechanical properties of MPC through both the filling effect and pozzolanic activity, partially replacing MgO. Moreover, the addition of FA lowers the global warming potential (GWP) of MPC, reduces carbon emissions, and promotes more sustainable development.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212982024003330Magnesium phosphate cementStandard curingAir curingPavement maintenance materialGlobal warming potential
spellingShingle Ying Su
Yelin Qian
Ming Sun
Changchun Li
Chunmei Liu
Dan Zhang
Xiaodong Zhang
Jun Yang
Yan Zhao
Rui Tao
Fengxia Xu
The effects of curing conditions on the performance and carbon dioxide emissions of fly ash-magnesium phosphate cement repair materials for pavement maintenance
Journal of CO2 Utilization
Magnesium phosphate cement
Standard curing
Air curing
Pavement maintenance material
Global warming potential
title The effects of curing conditions on the performance and carbon dioxide emissions of fly ash-magnesium phosphate cement repair materials for pavement maintenance
title_full The effects of curing conditions on the performance and carbon dioxide emissions of fly ash-magnesium phosphate cement repair materials for pavement maintenance
title_fullStr The effects of curing conditions on the performance and carbon dioxide emissions of fly ash-magnesium phosphate cement repair materials for pavement maintenance
title_full_unstemmed The effects of curing conditions on the performance and carbon dioxide emissions of fly ash-magnesium phosphate cement repair materials for pavement maintenance
title_short The effects of curing conditions on the performance and carbon dioxide emissions of fly ash-magnesium phosphate cement repair materials for pavement maintenance
title_sort effects of curing conditions on the performance and carbon dioxide emissions of fly ash magnesium phosphate cement repair materials for pavement maintenance
topic Magnesium phosphate cement
Standard curing
Air curing
Pavement maintenance material
Global warming potential
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212982024003330
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