Abstract:
Disclosed herein are microcapsules that encapsulate a phase change material, where the microcapsules have a dual-core structure with a first shell being made of an organic polymeric material, in particular polyurea surrounded by a second inorganic material shell, in particular silica. Also disclosed herein is a process to manufacture said microcapsules and applications thereof.
Abstract:
Herein disclosed is a strain hardening cement pre-mix that includes a reactive magnesium oxide cement, an amorphous silica source, and a fiber. Also, a strain hardening magnesium-silicate-hydrate composite formable from the strain hardening cement pre-mix is disclosed, which includes magnesium-silicate-hydrate, and a fiber dispersed therein. A method of forming the strain hardening cement pre-mix is further disclosed, the method includes mixing an amorphous silica source with a reactive magnesium oxide cement to form a dry mixture, and dispersing a fiber in the dry mixture. A method of forming the strain hardening magnesium-silicate-hydrate composite is further disclosed, the method includes mixing a reactive magnesium oxide cement with water, mixing an amorphous silica source to the reactive magnesium oxide cement and the water to form a mixture, dispersing a fiber in the mixture, and curing the mixture including the fiber to form the strain hardening magnesium-silicate-hydrate composite. No suitable figure to be published with abstract
Abstract:
Various embodiments may provide a cementitious composition. The cementitious composition may include a mixture including a binder component including reactive magnesium oxide cement (RMC). The mixture may further include water. The cementitious composition may also include one or more fibers dispersed in the mixture.
Abstract:
There is provided a fiber-reinforced brittle matrix composite. The fiber-reinforced brittle matrix composite comprises a brittle matrix material (for example, a cementitious or ceramics material) and a coated fiber embedded in the brittle matrix material, wherein the coated fiber comprises a fiber (for example, polyethylene fiber, glass fiber, silicon carbide fiber, alumina fiber, mullite fiber) and a coating material (for example, carbon nanofibers, carbon nanotubes), which is non-covalently disposed on the fiber. A method for producing the fiber-reinforced brittle matrix composite is also provided. The method comprises providing a fiber, disposing a coating material on the fiber to form a coated fiber, wherein the coating material is non-covalently disposed on the fiber, and embedding the coated fiber in a brittle matrix material to obtain the fiber-reinforced brittle matrix composite.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein are phase change materials microencapsulated by a microcapsule having two shells, the first shell (directly encapsulating the phase change material) being an organic polymeric material and the second shell (an outer shell) being made from a doped TiO 2 material. The microcapsules disclosed herein may be particularly useful for improving the energy efficiency of indoor environments, as well as providing compositions that they are applied to (e.g. paints) with self-cleaning properties.
Abstract:
A method of manufacturing a lightweight concrete is provided. The method includes a) providing ash obtained from incineration of waste, the ash comprising at least about 0.1 wt% metallic aluminum; b) mixing the ash with a binder to form a mixture; and c) curing the mixture to obtain the lightweight concrete. Lightweight concrete and use of ash as an aerating agent such as an aerating agent in manufacturing of lightweight construction materials are also provided.