Abstract

In a previous work, the authors have carbonated totally high initial strength and sulfate-resistant Portland cement pastes. In order to solve the mechanical problems caused by the intense carbonation that occurred during those experiments, new carbonation conditions were applied in this study. The obtained products were analyzed with respect to the carbonation reactions by thermogravimetry and compressive mechanical strength. Comparative analysis with reference pastes obtained without carbonation at the same age shows that CO2 capture increases with carbonation time. However, there is an optimum time, up to which the carbonation treatment does not affect the mechanical properties of the paste. Below this time, the lower is the carbonation time the higher is the increase of compressive strength, when compared to that of the reference pastes processed at same operating conditions without carbonation.

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