Study on properties of straw fiber steel slag foam concrete

Abstract The objective of this scholarly endeavor is to engineer an innovative, eco-friendly construction material, specifically straw fiber steel slag foam concrete (SFSSFC), with the dual purpose of optimizing resource utilization and mitigating energy expenditure within the construction sector. T...

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Main Authors: Yang Liu, Shijie Fan, Qing Li, Hongbao Liang, Xiaoyu Wang, Jiaxi Xu
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Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-07-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-08149-1
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description Abstract The objective of this scholarly endeavor is to engineer an innovative, eco-friendly construction material, specifically straw fiber steel slag foam concrete (SFSSFC), with the dual purpose of optimizing resource utilization and mitigating energy expenditure within the construction sector. Through meticulous manipulation of the constituent ratios of steel slag powder, straw fiber, and foam, a series of 15 SFSSFC specimens were fabricated. Subsequent to their preparation, a comprehensive evaluation was conducted to ascertain their fluidity, water absorption, mechanical strength, thermal conductivity, and resistance to freeze-thaw cycling. The findings revealed that an increment in foam content correlates with enhanced fluidity and water absorption characteristics of the concrete matrix. Furthermore, it was determined that a 15% steel slag powder content yielded the most favorable mechanical strength outcomes. Notably, specimens incorporating 3% straw fiber displayed the lowest thermal conductivity among the evaluated samples. In assessing durability, the F10, F15, S15, and C3.0 specimens demonstrated exceptional resilience, enduring 50 cycles of freeze-thaw exposure without incurring damage. Comparative analysis with extant literature suggests that the SFSSFC developed in this study exhibits superior thermal and mechanical properties.
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spelling doaj-art-7db8e563b6674afeaa5270fc0c07d9082025-08-20T03:03:27ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-07-0115111410.1038/s41598-025-08149-1Study on properties of straw fiber steel slag foam concreteYang Liu0Shijie Fan1Qing Li2Hongbao Liang3Xiaoyu Wang4Jiaxi Xu5School of Mechanical Science and Engineering, Northeast Petroleum UniversitySchool of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Northeast Petroleum UniversitySchool of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Northeast Petroleum UniversitySchool of Mechanical Science and Engineering, Northeast Petroleum UniversitySchool of Mechanical Science and Engineering, Northeast Petroleum UniversitySchool of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Northeast Petroleum UniversityAbstract The objective of this scholarly endeavor is to engineer an innovative, eco-friendly construction material, specifically straw fiber steel slag foam concrete (SFSSFC), with the dual purpose of optimizing resource utilization and mitigating energy expenditure within the construction sector. Through meticulous manipulation of the constituent ratios of steel slag powder, straw fiber, and foam, a series of 15 SFSSFC specimens were fabricated. Subsequent to their preparation, a comprehensive evaluation was conducted to ascertain their fluidity, water absorption, mechanical strength, thermal conductivity, and resistance to freeze-thaw cycling. The findings revealed that an increment in foam content correlates with enhanced fluidity and water absorption characteristics of the concrete matrix. Furthermore, it was determined that a 15% steel slag powder content yielded the most favorable mechanical strength outcomes. Notably, specimens incorporating 3% straw fiber displayed the lowest thermal conductivity among the evaluated samples. In assessing durability, the F10, F15, S15, and C3.0 specimens demonstrated exceptional resilience, enduring 50 cycles of freeze-thaw exposure without incurring damage. Comparative analysis with extant literature suggests that the SFSSFC developed in this study exhibits superior thermal and mechanical properties.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-08149-1Foamed concreteSteel slagStraw fiberFluidityWater absorptionMechanical properties
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Shijie Fan
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Study on properties of straw fiber steel slag foam concrete
Scientific Reports
Foamed concrete
Steel slag
Straw fiber
Fluidity
Water absorption
Mechanical properties
title Study on properties of straw fiber steel slag foam concrete
title_full Study on properties of straw fiber steel slag foam concrete
title_fullStr Study on properties of straw fiber steel slag foam concrete
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title_short Study on properties of straw fiber steel slag foam concrete
title_sort study on properties of straw fiber steel slag foam concrete
topic Foamed concrete
Steel slag
Straw fiber
Fluidity
Water absorption
Mechanical properties
url https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-08149-1
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