Reuse of waste paper sludge as supplementary cementing material

M. Frías, O. Rodríguez, M. I.Sánchez De Rojas, B. Nebreda, I. Vegas, J. Urreta, R. García, R. Vigil

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Abstract

This paper shows the possibility of reutilize paper sludge waste as supplementary cementing material for the cement manufacture. This industrial waste consists essentially of a mixture of organic matter (30%) and inorganic compound, such as calcite and clay minerals. The raw paper sludge does not present pozzolanic properties, but once calcined at 650°C during 2 hours, exhibits high pozzolanic activity, similar to silica fume at 28 days, as a consequence of the transformation of kaolinite into metakaolinite. Calcined paper sludge was used as partial Portland cement replacements of 0, 5, 10 and 20%. Enhancement in compressive strength was appreciably obtained for 10 and 20% substitution levels from 7 days on. Furthermore, calcined paper sludge slightly reduces the initial and final setting times of cement paste.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2008 Global Symposium on Recycling, Waste Treatment and Clean Technology, REWAS 2008
PublisherMinerals, Metals and Materials Society
Pages1499-1506
Number of pages8
ISBN (Print)9780873397261
Publication statusPublished - 2008
Event2008 Global Symposium on Recycling, Waste Treatment and Clean Technology, REWAS 2008 - Cancun, Mexico
Duration: 12 Oct 200815 Oct 2008

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 2008 Global Symposium on Recycling, Waste Treatment and Clean Technology, REWAS 2008

Conference

Conference2008 Global Symposium on Recycling, Waste Treatment and Clean Technology, REWAS 2008
Country/TerritoryMexico
CityCancun
Period12/10/0815/10/08

Keywords

  • Cement
  • Pozzolans
  • Reuse
  • Waste paper sludge

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