Cheng Hu^1,2, Weiheng Xiang^1,3,*, Ping Chen^2,3, Yi Yang^4,5, Libo Zhou³, Jiufang Jiang⁵, Shunkai Li^2,4, Yang Ming¹, Qing Li³

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.11, No.11, pp. 3945-3956, 2023, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2023.027544

Abstract The aim of this study is to enhance the value and utilization of red mud generated in the Bayer process by preparing composite cement mortars. The effects of two different types of Bayer red mud with varying physical and chemical characteristics on the fluidity, mechanical strength, mineral composition, and microstructure of the composite cement mortar were systematically evaluated. The results showed that the optimal addition of red mud A was 10 wt%, while it was 20 wt% for red mud B. The mechanical properties of the composite cement mortar met the standards for P·O42.5 cement. Furthermore, the composite mortar with… More >

Yanrong Zhao^1,2,3,#, Ping Chen^1,4,*,#, Shifeng Wang⁵, Yaxiong Ji^3,4, Yuanhao Wang^3,4,*, Bolin Wu^1,2, Rongjin Liu¹

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.8, No.11, pp. 1531-1541, 2020, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2020.011462

Abstract Bayer red mud (BRM) is a kind of industrial solid waste characterized by huge volume and high alkalinity. Its disposal generates serious environmental pollution and occupies a large number of farmland. The utilization and recycling of BRM is currently a crucial issue and needs to be addressed as soon as possible. The chemical composition of BRM is similar to cement clinker. In this study, the feasibility of preparing Belite-ferroaluminate clinker (BFAC) with different BRM was explored. The physical properties, mechanics performance, radioactivity levels and trace harmful metals leaching were measured. XRD, BEI and EDS were used to characterize the mineral… More >