An Analysis of Nanoparticles Derived from Coal Fly Ash Incorporated into Concrete

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dc.contributor.authorAdelodun, Bashir
dc.date.accessioned2024-05-20T07:48:04Z
dc.date.available2024-05-20T07:48:04Z
dc.date.issued2022
dc.description.abstractThe environmental benefits of incorporating coal fly ash (CFA) into the concrete manufacturing process as a partial substitute for Portland cement are well known. What is less studied is the potential release of CFA derived nanomineral and amorphous nanoparticles during this process of incorporation. A thorough understanding of this makes it possible to understand the risks of exposure to particulates that are harmful to human health when CFA is mixed into concrete. The general objective of this study is to analyze airborne particulates released when CFA is mixed into concrete at the point of manufacture, focusing on the levels of nanominerals, amorphous nanoparticles and hazardous elements (HEs) contained within that are considered harmful to human health. These airborne particulates can be easily inhaled by plant workers in the absence of personal protective equipment. The authors analyzed samples of ash itself and collected actual airborne particulates using self-made passive samplers installed at the manufacturing plant. Regarding the ash analyzed, iron (Fe) was found in large amounts in relation to calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg) and silicon (Si). The transport, disposal and application of CFA in civil construction projects can provide an increased efficiency and reduce overall costs associated with the production of concrete. However, CFA poses a threat to human health due to the significant amount of HEs, nanominerals, and amorphous nanoparticles found to be released into the environment at the manufacturing plant.
dc.identifier.issnhttps://doi.org/10.3390/su14073943
dc.identifier.urihttps://uilspace.unilorin.edu.ng/handle/123456789/14347
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherMDPI
dc.subjectcoal fly ash
dc.subjectAl–Ca–Fe–Mg–Si spheres
dc.subjectmineralogy
dc.subjectcomplex structure
dc.subjectfuture projects
dc.titleAn Analysis of Nanoparticles Derived from Coal Fly Ash Incorporated into Concrete
dc.typeArticle

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