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The leachability of metals from geopolymers using various leaching mediums
Bystrianska, Emília ; Beranová, Denisa (referee) ; Koplík, Jan (advisor)
The aim of this work is the comparison of the leachability of metal from AAM due to the use of various leaching mediums. The ability to stabilize 1 wt. % Pb2+ in alkali-activated matrices was compared using different leaching tests (ČSN EN 12457, HJ-T/299, TCLP). The concentration of metal content in leachate was determined by ICP-OES method. The matrices consisted of blast-furnace slag and high-temperature fly ash. Lead distribution in matrices was analyzed by SEM microscopy. Furthermore, the effect of mechanical strength and pH leachate on the lead concentration were examined.
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Comparision of leachability of heavy metals from various types of alkali-activated alumino-silicate systems
Smolková, Miroslava ; Kalina, Lukáš (referee) ; Koplík, Jan (advisor)
The work deals with the determination and comparison of leaching of heavy metals from various types of alkali-activated alumino-silicate systems (high-temperature fly ash, blast furnace slag). Such alkali activated materials are capable in their structure effectively encapsulate heavy metals, toxic chemicals or other contaminants, which can be beneficial for the environment. The aim of this work is to obtain a mixture with acceptable mechanical properties that could be useful for the inhibition of these substances. Leachability was tested according to norm ČSN EN - 12457-4, followed by analysis by ICP-OES. The structure of the matrix was investigated using SEM equipped with EDS.
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The study of hydration of RPC (Reactive Powder Concretes) in hydrothermal condition
Dvořáková, Tereza ; Koplík, Jan (referee) ; Šoukal, František (advisor)
The diploma thesis deals with the study of hydration of reactive powder concrete under hydrotermal conditions. The theoretical part describes the properties of materials and additives used for the preparation of mixtures. The following describes the principles and requiments for the materials for preparing the reactive powder concrete. The practical part is studied design method mix and the impact of materials to the consistency of paste. The effect of cample placement on flexural and compressive strength of the prepared mixtures was observed. The samples were stored under standart laboratory conditions and under hydrothermal conditions. The phase composition of the samples was monitored by X-ray diffraction analysis and the mocrostructure by scanning electron microscopy.
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The influence of particle size and methods of preparation of calcium aluminate phases on their hydration
Ohaňka, Zdeněk ; Másilko, Jiří (referee) ; Koplík, Jan (advisor)
This work focuses on the hydration of four calcium aluminate phases – C3A, C12A7, CA and CA2. Above all, the influence of particle size and method of preparation on hydration behaviour were studied. Influence of these factors on hydration products were also investigated. Calcium aluminates were prepared by solid state synthesis and amorphous citrate method. Both methods were described in detail. The particle size was determined by laser diffraction. Isothermic calorimetry was used to investigate the process of hydration. Hydration products were identified by X-ray diffraction analysis and simultaneous thermogravimetric and differential thermal analysis.
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The development of the solidification material from hybrid cement based on slag
Valach, Jakub ; Janča, Martin (referee) ; Koplík, Jan (advisor)
The bachelor thesis is focused on the research and development of hybrid cements based on slag. The base is granulated blast furnace slag, which serves as a substitute for cement, cement is used as an admixture. Various additions of cement and activator are monitored. The mixture is activated by Caustifying limestone. Firstly, the strengths of the mortars are mixed and measured without the addition of cement in order to find a suitable ratio of activator and slag. Subsequently, I focused on mixing and measuring the strength of mortars with the addition of Portland cement and I looked for suitable samples, which I analyzed by XRD, EDS, SEM. I also determined their stiffening time, lavish and volume stability.
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The composites materials based on the solid residues of fluidized combustion
Kalina, Martin ; Koplík, Jan (referee) ; Opravil, Tomáš (advisor)
This bachelor thesis deals with a study of possible preparation of composite materials based on the solid residues of fluidized bed combustion. It focuses mainly on the strength properties of prepared materials and the phase composition of incurred hydration products. A powder X-ray diffraction analysis was used to determine the phase composition of prepared stiffened samples. Based on analysis of raw materials (fluid ash), various ingredients and additives were added to the mixtures in order to modify the composition or rheological properties of the fresh mixtures. After 28 days of maturation, the phase composition of prepared samples and the development of compressive and tensile strength in bending were monitored.
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Hybrid systems based on alkali activated materials and Portland cement
Bradová, Lada ; Koplík, Jan (referee) ; Kalina, Lukáš (advisor)
The most promising route to improve the sustainability of cement is to produce the blended Portland cements with supplementary cementitious materials. Blast furnace slag (BFS) is one of the significant pozzolan source used worldwide in blended cements contributing to lowering of the environmental impact of cement industry. On the other hand, the replacement of the Portland clinker is connected with the undesirable effects such as reduction of early strength development. In order to overcome this disadvantage, the study deals with the development of hybrid cements in which the utilization of solid waste alkaline activator quickly awakens the pozzolanic properties of BFS. The new types of blended alkali activated cements were designed to meet the European standard EN 197 1 and classified to the Blastfurnace CEM III/C cements in accordance with the mechanical, physical, chemical and durability requirements. The effect of alkali activation caused an increase in early (2 days) compressive strength development in comparison with reference sample. The setting time was delayed two times which is also interesting from the point of view of concrete production. Moreover, this non traditional hybrid alkali activated Portland cement provides considerable ecologically and economically potential.
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Study of air-entraining admixtures in alkali-activated materials
Kiripolský, Tomáš ; Koplík, Jan (referee) ; Kalina, Lukáš (advisor)
Air entraining admixtures are surfactants, that are commonly used in Portland cement materials, because they form and stabilize small air bubbles distributed in the binder, thereby changing the pore size distribution. The aim of these additives is to increase the durability of the cured binder, especially in climatic conditions, where it must withstand low temperatures, and simultaneously improving the workability in the plastic state. The effect of air entraining admixtures in alkali-activated slag was studied for certain properties. Air entraining admixtures were able to entrain the air in the alkali-activated matrix, they changed the pore size distribution, which resulted in a reduction in capillary pressure in the porous complex, and there was a reduction of shrinkage under autogenous conditions, respectively. The improvement of workability is certainly also positive, but on the other hand there has been a bad effect on flexural strength and compressive strength. The morphology of the air entrained binder was observed by scanning electron microscopy, and simultaneously the effect of air entrained admixtures on hydration was observed by isothermal calorimetry.
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Development of the material for solidification based on carbonation of waste materials
Mikulová, Mária ; Koplík, Jan (referee) ; Másilko, Jiří (advisor)
The aim of this thesis was to create a material by solidification of waste materials from steel production. Ladle furnace slag (LFS) pre-treated by demetallization was used as a binder, Fe sludge and a mixture of slags and debris (MSD) coming from Třinecké železárny were used as fillers. The binding properties of LFS are the result of a high content of calcium silicates, which are able to react with CO2 and thus create carbonates, mainly calcite (CaCO3), which act as a binder – this process is called carbonation. Firstly, an effect of substitution of LFS by individual fillers on compressive strength of carbonated testing samples was examined. Based on these results, three solidified materials were proposed, of which compressive strength immediately after carbonation and after 28 days was observed. Leaching behaviour, weight gain of the samples after carbonation, their mineralogical composition, and carbon content were examined as well. Compressive strength of all three solidified materials raised above required 10 MPa after 28 days. Pure carbonated LFS was used and analysed as a reference sample.
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Hybride binders based on the high-calcium ash
Hubáček, Václav ; Cába, Vladislav (referee) ; Koplík, Jan (advisor)
The goal of this bachelor´s thesis was to develop a hybrid binder based on high calcium fly ash with the focus on addition of Portland cement, observation of hydration process, measurement of mechanichal properties, identification of hydration products and comparation with Portland cement. Hybrid binder was developer by adding different amounts of Portland cement to the selected mixture of high calcium fly ash activated by sodium hydroxide. Setting times and flexural strength and compressive strength were measured for these hybrid binders. Afterwards one type of hybrid binder was selected for more analyses (XFR, XRD, SEM/EDS and isothermic calorimetry). These analyses were also used for a sample of Portland cement and alkali activated high calcium fly ash and afterwards these three samples were compared between each other. The collected data show that the compositions of the activated fly ash and hybrid binder are very similar and the addition of Portland cement to the mixture has only a minor impact. Main hydration product for both of them was ettringite. Addition of Portland cement to the activated high calcium fly ash has positive impact on mechanical properties, it shortens the start of setting time of a mixture and it also increases early and later compressive strenghts.
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