Open AccessFeasibility of PET Resin as a Cement Substitute for Sustainable Construction
Author(s) -
Yogesh D. Patil,
Satish M. Waysal,
Bharatkumar Z. Dholakiya
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
iop conference series. materials science and engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1757-899X
pISSN - 1757-8981
DOI - 10.1088/1757-899x/829/1/012005
Subject(s) - polyethylene terephthalate , slump , pet food , cement , compressive strength , materials science , composite material , waste management , chemistry , engineering , food science
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) is one of the most widely used plastics in the packaging industry. PET need hundreds of years to decompose. There is an increasing demand for cement in the construction industry. If we could use PET in construction, it will be an excellent relief for the environment. In this study, PET bottles were used to produce a PET resin by glycolysis in polyethylene glycol. These resins were prepared for a different proportion of PET particles and were added in 5, 10, and 15 percent by mass of cement. The effect of this resin on standard consistency, setting time, together with slump flow and compressive strength of cement paste, is studied. It is observed that the addition of PET resin alters the standard consistency and compressive strength, increases the setting time and slump flow. The findings of this study suggest that PET waste can be utilized to replace cement.