Abstract
The present study focused on enhancing properties of unground palm oil fuel ash (UPOFA) mortars by incorporation of nanosilica (NS). To do so, 0.5–1.5% NS was admixed in each series of 10–30% UPOFA, respectively. The results revealed that incorporating NS offset the adverse effect of UPOFA on flowability, compressive strength and water absorption of mortars. Addition of NS increased the replacement level of UPOFA up to 20% with comparable compressive strength to control sample. SEM and XRD results showed that admixing NS led to improvement in the microstructure, and pozzolanic behavior of UPOFA mixtures at 28days.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
