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Concrete with Plastic Dialysis Waste
A research project team from Deakin University used the shredded plastic waste to create a new type of concrete that is less susceptible to corrosion, thus enhancing the lifespan of the structure, while simultaneously recycling plastic waste.
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(Source: website of Deakin project uses plastic dialysis waste to produce durable concrete | Deakin)
School of Engineering, Deakin University
Product specifications
Shredded plastic waste was incorporated into the concrete mix at concentrations of 0.5 per cent and 1 per cent by weight, resulting in a more durable and significantly more water-resistant material.
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Image 1- Concrete with plastic dialysis waste
Source: Adapted from Deakin University website
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Areas of application
This product can be applied in the construction of offshore oil and gas rigs, observation towers, coastal buildings, and marine structures such as retaining walls.
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Real-world project
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Publications
1- Prediction of the mechanical performance of high-strength concrete containing biomedical polymeric waste obtained from dialysis treatment
2- Improving sorptivity and electrical resistivity of concrete utilising biomedical polymeric waste sourced from dialysis treatment
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Contact details
Dr Riyadh Al-Amer
Senior Lecturer In Civil Engineering
Research groups: Infrastructure and Environment, and Sustainable Composite Materials and Structures