Abstract: A method of producing concrete, including: mixing natural pozzolan, silico-manganese fume, a coarse aggregate, and a fine aggregate to form a dry powder; and mixing an alkaline activator with the dry powder to form the concrete, the alkaline activator including sodium silicate and brine sludge, where: a density of the brine sludge is about 100 kg/m3 or more, a ratio of the sodium silicate to the brine sludge is about 2.5 to 1 by mass, and an oxide composition of the brine sludge includes 15-20 wt % CaO, 2-6 wt % MgO, 0.5-2 wt % SrO, 0.5-2 wt % Fe2O3, 0.5-1.5 wt % SiO2, 0-0.5 wt % SO3, 12-18 wt % Na2O, 7-10 wt % BaO, 2-5 wt % Al2O3, 0.25-1 wt % K2O, and 5-10 wt % Cl, determined according to ASTM C114, and a loss on ignition (LOI) of 35-45 wt %, determined according to ASTM C114.

Abstract: A method of producing concrete, including mixing natural pozzolan and an activator including sodium silicate and brine sludge to form an alkali activated binder; and mixing a coarse aggregate and a fine aggregate with the activated alkali binder to form the concrete, where a density of the brine sludge is about 100 kg/m3, a ratio of the sodium silicate to the brine sludge is about 2.5 to 1 by mass, and an oxide composition of the brine sludge comprises 15-20 wt % CaO, 2-6 wt % MgO, 0.5-2 wt % SrO, 0.5-2 wt % Fe2O3, 0.5-1.5 wt % SiO2, 0-0.5 wt % SO3, 12-18 wt % Na2O, 7-10 wt % BaO, 2-5 wt % Al2O3, 0.25-1 wt % K2O, and 5-10 wt % Cl, and a loss on ignition of 35-45 wt %. An alkali activated binder, including: natural pozzolan; and an alkali activator including sodium silicate and brine sludge. A concrete, including: the alkali activated binder; coarse aggregate; and fine aggregate.

Abstract: A method for enhancing adhesion of a curable composition to a cement-based object includes applying a graphene oxide (GO) containing dispersion on a surface of the cement-based object thereby forming a GO-treated surface on the cement-based object. The method includes disposing the curable composition on the GO-treated surface of the cement-based object. The method includes curing the curable composition by heating thereby forming a GO interfacial layer and an epoxy resin layer. The GO interfacial layer is between the surface of the cement-based object and the epoxy resin layer. The curable composition includes an epoxy monomer and an amine curing agent. The GO interfacial layer has a thickness of from 0.1 to 10 nanometers (nm).

Abstract: A method for producing a submicron-/nano-jute carbon/epoxy composite anti-corrosion coating is described. The method includes heating a jute stick, grinding the jute stick to form a first powder; pyrolyzing the first powder to form a pyrolyzed carbon; grinding the pyrolyzed carbon to form a second powder; ball milling the second powder under the wet conditions to form a submicron-/nano-jutecarbon; mixing the submicron-/nano-jutecarbon, and an epoxy resin to form a first mixture; mixing a hardener with the first mixture to form a second mixture, and coating the second mixture on a mild steel substrate and curing to form the submicron-/nano-jutecarbon/epoxy composite anti-corrosion coating.

Abstract: An anticorrosive nanocomposite is described. The anticorrosive nanocomposite includes a cured epoxy and jute carbon. The jute carbon is in the form of flakes. The flakes have a particle size of 0.05-15 micrometers (?m). Particles of the jute carbon are dispersed in the cured epoxy. A method of preparing the jute carbon is also described.

Abstract: A cement composition includes a curable component in an amount of 10 to 25 wt. %; a fine aggregate (FA) in an amount of 20 to 40 wt. %; a coarse aggregate (CA) in an amount of 40 to 50 wt. %; and an alkaline component in an amount of 5 to 15 wt. %, each wt. % based on the total weight of the cement composition. The curable component includes a cementitious material having an average particle size (D50) of 10 to 17 micrometers (?m), a limestone powder (LSP) material having a D50 of 13 to 19 ?m, a red mud (RM) material having a D50 of 30 to 36 ?m, a silicomanganese fume (SMF) material having a D50 of 28 to 34 ?m, and a natural pozzolan (NP) material having a D50 of 13 to 19 ?m.

Abstract: A lightweight cement composition contains a curable component in an amount of 15 to 25 wt. %, a fine aggregate (FA) in an amount of 40 to 45 wt. %, a coarse aggregate (CA) in an amount of 3 to 30 wt. %, each wt. % based on a total weight of the lightweight cement composition. The CA contains a form-stabilized phase change material (FS-PCM) composite having a core of scoria-polyethylene glycol (SCP) composite and a cement shell. A cured lightweight cement specimen, and a method of making the cured lightweight cement specimen.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to compositions that include sand mixed with a stabilizing agent that includes i) hydrocarbon derivative fibers and cement, ii) acrylic-based polymer emulsions, or iii) hydrocarbon derivative fibers and acrylic-based polymer emulsions, as well as related methods.

Abstract: A cement composition includes a curable component in an amount of 10 to 25 wt. %; a fine aggregate (FA) in an amount of 20 to 40 wt. %; a coarse aggregate (CA) in an amount of 40 to 50 wt. %; and an alkaline component in an amount of 5 to 15 wt. %, each wt. % based on the total weight of the cement composition. The curable component includes a cementitious material having an average particle size (D50) of 10 to 17 micrometers (?m), a limestone powder (LSP) material having a D50 of 13 to 19 ?m, a red mud (RM) material having a D50 of 30 to 36 ?m, a silicomanganese fume (SMF) material having a D50 of 28 to 34 ?m, and a natural pozzolan (NP) material having a D50 of 13 to 19 ?m.

Abstract: A method for producing a submicron-/nano-jute carbon/epoxy composite anti-corrosion coating is described. The method includes heating a jute stick, grinding the jute stick to form a first powder; pyrolyzing the first powder to form a pyrolyzed carbon; grinding the pyrolyzed carbon to form a second powder; ball milling the second powder under the wet conditions to form a submicron-/nano-jutecarbon; mixing the submicron-/nano-jutecarbon, and an epoxy resin to form a first mixture; mixing a hardener with the first mixture to form a second mixture, and coating the second mixture on a mild steel substrate and curing to form the submicron-/nano-jutecarbon/epoxy composite anti-corrosion coating.

Abstract: A method for enhancing adhesion of a curable composition to a cement-based object includes applying a graphene oxide (GO) containing dispersion on a surface of the cement-based object thereby forming a GO-treated surface on the cement-based object. The method includes disposing the curable composition on the GO-treated surface of the cement-based object. The method includes curing the curable composition by heating thereby forming a GO interfacial layer and an epoxy resin layer. The GO interfacial layer is between the surface of the cement-based object and the epoxy resin layer. The curable composition includes an epoxy monomer and an amine curing agent. The GO interfacial layer has a thickness of from 0.1 to 10 nanometers (nm).

Abstract: A method for producing a submicron-/nano-jute carbon/epoxy composite anti-corrosion coating is described. The method includes heating a jute stick, grinding the jute stick to form a first powder; pyrolyzing the first powder to form a pyrolyzed carbon; grinding the pyrolyzed carbon to form a second powder; ball milling the second powder under the wet conditions to form a submicron-/nano-jutecarbon; mixing the submicron-/nano-jutecarbon, and an epoxy resin to form a first mixture; mixing a hardener with the first mixture to form a second mixture, and coating the second mixture on a mild steel substrate and curing to form the submicron-/nano-jutecarbon/epoxy composite anti-corrosion coating.

Abstract: A method for producing a submicron-/nano-jute carbon/epoxy composite anti-corrosion coating is described. The method includes heating a jute stick, grinding the jute stick to form a first powder; pyrolyzing the first powder to form a pyrolyzed carbon; grinding the pyrolyzed carbon to form a second powder; ball milling the second powder under the wet conditions to form a submicron-/nano-jutecarbon; mixing the submicron-/nano-jutecarbon, and an epoxy resin to form a first mixture; mixing a hardener with the first mixture to form a second mixture, and coating the second mixture on a mild steel substrate and curing to form the submicron-/nano-jutecarbon/epoxy composite anti-corrosion coating.

Abstract: An anticorrosive nanocomposite is described. The anticorrosive nanocomposite includes a cured epoxy and jute carbon. The jute carbon is in the form of flakes. The flakes have a particle size of 0.05-15 micrometers (?m). Particles of the jute carbon are dispersed in the cured epoxy. A method of preparing the jute carbon is also described.

Abstract: A mortar composition, which includes (i) a treated palm oil fuel ash, wherein the treated palm oil fuel ash is the only binder present, (ii) a fine aggregate, (iii) an alkali activator containing an aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide and sodium silicate, and (iv) aluminum hydroxide as a strength enhancer. A cured mortar made from the mortar composition is also disclosed with advantageous compressive strength properties.

Abstract: A mortar composition, which includes (i) a treated palm oil fuel ash, wherein the treated palm oil fuel ash is the only binder present, (ii) a fine aggregate, (iii) an alkali activator containing an aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide and sodium silicate, and (iv) aluminum hydroxide as a strength enhancer. A cured mortar made from the mortar composition is also disclosed with advantageous compressive strength properties.

Abstract: A green concrete and mortar compositions free of Portland cement are disclosed. The compositions comprise Natural pozzolan, nanosilica particles, and alkaline activator. The green concrete produced from the composition of the invention is cured at ambient temperature and has higher compressive strength than that of concrete made with Portland cement.

Abstract: A mortar composition, which includes (i) a treated palm oil fuel ash, wherein the treated palm oil fuel ash is the only binder present, (ii) a fine aggregate, (iii) an alkali activator containing an aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide and sodium silicate, and (iv) aluminum hydroxide as a strength enhancer. A cured mortar made from the mortar composition is also disclosed with advantageous compressive strength properties.

Abstract: A concrete composition that includes (i) a treated palm oil fuel ash, wherein the treated palm oil fuel ash is the only binder present, (ii) a fine aggregate, (iii) a coarse aggregate, and (iv) an alkali activator containing an aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide and sodium silicate. A cured concrete made from the concrete composition is also disclosed with advantageous compressive strength properties.

Abstract: A concrete composition that includes (i) a treated palm oil fuel ash, wherein the treated palm oil fuel ash is the only binder present, (ii) a fine aggregate, (iii) a coarse aggregate, and (iv) an alkali activator containing an aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide and sodium silicate. A cured concrete made from the concrete composition is also disclosed with advantageous compressive strength properties.