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    Influence of nano-silica and r-MgO on rheological properties, 3D printability, and mechanical properties of one-part sodium carbonate-activated slag-based mixes
    (Elsevier, 2025) Akturk, Buesra; Ertugrul, Onur; Ozen, Omer Can; Oktay, Didem; Yazar, Tugrul
    Interest in 3D concrete printing is growing quickly in academia and industry. Alkali-activated materials (AAMs) are a greener alternative to cement but traditional AAMs face challenges with high-viscosity alkaline solutions and energy demands. One-part AAMs, using solid activators and aluminosilicate precursors, present a promising solution. This research investigated the potential producibility of one-part sodium carbonate-activated, slag-based 3D printable mixes. The disadvantages of sodium carbonate activation were mitigated by using reactive MgO (r-MgO), obtained through low-temperature calcination, as a partial substitute for the primary precursor, slag. Additionally, nano-silica was incorporated into the mixes to improve rheological and mechanical properties as well as printability. Several mixes were developed using varying amounts of r-MgO, up to 15 %, and a small amount of nano-silica, 1 % by weight. Rheological properties, including static and dynamic yield stress and viscosity recovery, were evaluated. The printability and buildability of the mixes were experimentally assessed to determine their feasibility for 3D printing. The test results indicated that printable, buildable mixes with proper setting times and sufficient compressive strength can be obtained by substituting slag with r-MgO in specific amounts, namely 10 % and 15 % by weight. While yield stress, compressive strength, printability, and buildability improved with r-MgO substitution, setting time decreased. Furthermore, the inclusion of nano-silica significantly enhanced rheological properties, while mechanical properties showed a slight improvement in 3D-printed samples, which also enabled printable mixes with low r-MgO content (5 %). Moreover, the environmental impact of the produced mixes was found to be much lower than that of Portland-cement-based mixes. In conclusion, one-part sodium carbonate-activated, slag-based mixes present a viable and environmentally friendly alternative for 3D-printable mortar, in case of the inclusion of r-MgO.
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    One-part sodium carbonate-activated slag/r-MgO based mixes: Influence of nano-silica incorporation on compressive strength and microstructural development
    (Elsevier Sci Ltd, 2024) Ozen, Omer Can; Oktay, Didem; Akturk, Busra
    In this study, environment -friendly one -part alkali -activated slag -based mixes were prepared by using solid sodium carbonate as the alkali activator and incorporating reactive MgO (r-MgO) as the additive. Substitution of rMgO in reference mixes was carried out at various levels, up to 15%, to enhance the reaction mechanism and strength development. The strength development was measured up to 56 days and analyzed microstructurally using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetric, and scanning electron microscopy analyses. Additionally, the influence of incorporating nano -silica in the binary mixes on strength development and microstructure was investigated. It was observed that the reaction mechanism could be improved by incorporating a low amount of reactive MgO, leading to expedited setting time and significant increases at both early age and final compressive strength values. Nano -silica incorporation was found to be effective in improving compressive strength at all ages, resulting in the formation of a higher matrix phase as demonstrated by microstructure tests. The highest compressive strength was attained in the nano -silica and rMgO incorporating ternary mixes, reaching 25.9 MPa on the 3rd day and 47.2 MPa on the 28th day after production. Furthermore, the environmental impacts of the produced mixes were assessed. This study highlights the feasibility of one -part sodium carbonate -activated slag -based materials, especially with r-MgO inclusion, and underscores the role of nano -silica incorporation in enhancing strength properties.