Improving Cement Mortar with Additives
Author Information
Author(s): Paciejewski Mikołaj, Lange Agata, Jaworski Sławomir, Kutwin Marta, Bombalska Aneta, Siwiński Jarosław, Olkowicz Klaudia, Mierczyk Jadwiga, Narojczyk Kamila, Bogdanowicz Zdzisław, Nasiłowska Barbara
Primary Institution: Military University of Technology
Hypothesis
Can the addition of triclosan, hypochlorous acid, silver nanoparticles, and graphene oxide enhance the mechanical and biological properties of cement mortar?
Conclusion
The study found that adding graphene oxide and hypochlorous acid significantly improved the mechanical properties of cement mortar and reduced bacterial viability.
Supporting Evidence
- Graphene oxide and hypochlorous acid improved the mechanical properties of cement mortar.
- All additives reduced the viability of bacteria compared to undoped cement mortar.
- Silver nanoparticles were particularly effective against fungi.
Takeaway
This study shows that mixing special ingredients into cement can make it stronger and help fight germs, which is important for buildings that need to stay clean.
Methodology
Cement mortar samples were created with various additives, and their mechanical and biological properties were tested through structural, mechanical, and biological analyses.
Limitations
The study did not explore long-term effects or the economic viability of using these additives in large-scale applications.
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