Best Concrete made of Disposable Masks
Single use masks thrown in the Corona era mixed with cement, made 47% better concrete
During the Covid Pandemic, people around the world have used a lot of single use masks. While this mask saved us from virus particles, it also increased the pollution in the environment a lot. However, scientists at Washington State University have found a unique way to reduce pollution caused by single-use or medical masks.
According to a research published in Materials Letters, if a single-use mask is added to a cement mixture, it makes a stronger and more durable concrete. According to researchers, mask concrete is 47% stronger than normal concrete. Let us tell you that if a single-use mask is not disposed of properly after use, it can remain in the environment for decades.
Use of masks in cement will reduce carbon emissions
Worldwide, 8% of carbon emissions are produced in cement mixing.
Scientists reported that 8% of carbon emissions are produced in cement mixing worldwide. If the concrete is made with the help of microfibres of the mask, it will reduce the carbon emissions as well as the use of cement in the project. This will also save on the cost of cement.
This initiative to make the Best from the Waste
According to research, used masks can also become a valuable commodity if processed properly.
Jianming Xi, a scientist involved in the research, says that used waste masks can also become a valuable commodity if processed properly. We have mentioned only one technology for recycling single use masks. Xi is a professor of civil and environmental engineering.
Process of mixing the mask into the cement mixture
The microfibres of the mask were used in the process of making concrete.
First, the scientists removed the metal and cotton webs from the mask. After this cut the cloth of the mask into small pieces. Then small mask fibers ranging in length from 5 millimeters to 30 millimeters were added to the graphene oxide. This was done to avoid cracks in the concrete.
After this process, finally the fibers of the mask were mixed in the cement mixture. This made the concrete almost twice as strong. After this research, scientists are now trying to recycle materials like polyester with the help of engineering.
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