Building Decoration Materials Research Articles

A Review of the Distribution and Health Effect of Organophosphorus Flame Retardants in Indoor Environments.

As a replacement for polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs), organophosphorus flame retardants (OPFRs) have been widely used and detected in different indoor environments all over the world. This paper comprehensively describes the concentration levels and distribution information of 11 kinds of OPFRs from 33 indoor dust and 10 air environments, from which TBOEP, TCIPP, and TDCIPP were observed to have higher concentrations in indoor environments. The ΣOPFRs displayed higher concentrations in indoor dust than in indoor air due to the higher molecular weight and vapor pressure of ΣOPFRs in building decoration materials, specifically for TCIPP and TDCIPP compounds. Considering that it is inevitable that people will be exposed to these chemicals in the indoor environments in which they work and live, we estimated their potential health risks through three human exposure pathways and found that the ingestion exposure to TBOEP for toddlers in Japan may reach up to 1270.80 ng/kg/day, which comprises a significant pathway compared to dermal contact and indoor air inhalation. Specifically, the combined total exposure to OPFRs by air inhalation, dust ingestion, and dermal contact was generally below the RfD values for both adults and toddlers, with a few notable higher exposures of some typical OPFRs.

Surfactants-styrene butadiene latex synergistic enhancement of bamboo scraps/magnesium oxychloride light composite interface compatibility

Combining bamboo processing residues with lightweight magnesium oxychlorides can produce new composite building materials that increase the utilization rate of bamboo and also improve the performance of lightweight magnesium oxychlorides. However, the incompatible interface between the two materials leads to the poor performance of the resulting composites, which limits their application in construction engineering. In this paper, a synergistic effect between surfactants and styrene-butadiene latex was used to enhance the interfacial compatibility between bamboo scraps and lightweight magnesium oxychlorides. The structure formed between the two acted as a “bridge” that enhanced the cross-linking between bamboo scraps and lightweight magnesium oxychloride, thus forming a more stable bamboo fiber-lightweight magnesium oxychloride network. The lightweight composite material obtained in this paper showed a maximum compressive stress of 6.5 MPa and a softening coefficient of 0.75.It shows great development potential in the application of light weight, high strength and water resistance building decoration materials.

Retracted: Preparation of Porous Ceramic Building Decoration Materials by Foaming Method and Research on Nanomechanical Properties

Retracted: Preparation of Porous Ceramic Building Decoration Materials by Foaming Method and Research on Nanomechanical Properties

Study on the Biotoxicity, Microbial Degradation and Metabolism, and Solidification of Monoaromatic Hydrocarbons (MACHs)

Monoaromatic hydrocarbons (MACHs), also known as aromatic organic compounds, are a general term for benzene and its derivatives. In a broad sense, monoaromatic hydrocarbons include all aromatic compounds. It can be used as an organic solvent in building decoration materials and is also widely used in other industries such as dye manufacturing, rubber manufacturing, pharmaceutical industry, pesticide industry, etc. Therefore, monoaromatic hydrocarbons are common pollutants emitted by human activities and can be widely detected in human living and living environments. With the development of China's urban economy, the improvement of residents' living standards, and the rapid increase in the number of motor vehicles, the pollution of monoaromatic hydrocarbons has become increasingly severe. Monoaromatic hydrocarbons have strong carcinogenic effects and can directly harm human respiratory, hematopoietic, nervous, reproductive and other system organs. Monoaromatic hydrocarbons also have high photochemical reactivity and are closely related to the formation of photochemical smog and aerosols in the atmosphere. Moreover, monoaromatic hydrocarbons have the characteristics of wide pollution sources, long action time, high pollution concentration, and long release cycle. They have been prioritized by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) as pollutants for control, and have also been included in China's "blacklist" of environmental priority pollutants.

Application of ecological energy-saving materials in intelligent building decoration

People’s demand for living space is becoming higher. However, when people carry out interior decoration, they neglect the choice of environmental protection materials and various pollution problems. To improve people’s decoration and housing conditions, this paper studies the application of ecological energy-saving materials in intelligent building decoration. Firstly, the application status of intelligent building decoration materials is described. Then, the advantages of ecological energy-saving decorative materials are analysed. Finally, the application of the materials in wall and floor decoration was studied, and the sound insulation properties were tested. The comprehensive analysis shows that the range of application prospects of ecological energy-saving materials in intelligent building decoration is wide. According to the test results, the materials investigated in the study exhibit effective characteristics for green building, indicating that energy-saving materials have a broad range of application prospects in this field.

Surface modification study of CaO-Al2O3-SiO2-Fe2O3 base system high temperature phase reconstruction

The fly ash was used as raw material to prepare glass ceramic base body, on which a layer of glaze slurry was applied, then, the complex was successfully prepared by sintering at 1180 °C through single-sinter process. Influences of quartz sand content on crystal phase evolution, physical–mechanical properties, and surface morphology of products were studied systematically. Finally, an opaque glaze with 15 wt% quartz sand fitting on glass ceramic base body had been produced, exhibiting a unique main phase, mullite, which ensured a significant Vickers microhardness of 8.1 GPa, improving the mechanical properties of solid waste glass ceramic base body. It was also found that the water absorption of the product was .66%, which greatly enhanced the waterproof function of the base surface. The complex products developed in this study were expected to be used as building decoration materials and provided new ideas for effective reuse of other similar solid wastes.

Preparation and performance of fluorescent transparent bamboo

In this study, the fluorescent transparent bamboo (FTB) with exceptional fluorescent performance was innovatively developed by adding fluorescent powder. The bamboo strips with a thickness of 1-mm were delignified and impregnated with epoxy resin. Then different amounts of fluorescent powder were added during the treatment. The comparison test results showed that, when the added amount of fluorescent powder was 2 wt% of epoxy resin mass, the overall properties of FTB were the best, illustrating the light transmittance of 77.3 %, haze of 56.4 %, tensile strength of 72.5 MPa, and relatively long luminescent time. The FTB prepared by this method possessed certain durability of optical properties, good thermal dimensional stability and the thermal conductivity was as low as 0.186 W m−1 K−1. FTB has good hydrophobicity, that is, waterproof performance. It can be used for furniture, skirting and other building decoration materials.

Preparation of Porous Ceramic Building Decoration Materials by Foaming Method and Research on Nanomechanical Properties.

Because of its excellent properties, mullite porous ceramics are widely used in thermal insulation materials, catalyst carriers, gas-liquid filtration, separation materials, etc. At the same time, zirconia not only has the advantages of high melting point, good chemical stability, and high strength but also can significantly improve the strength of ceramics through phase transformation and particle dispersion in the matrix and is widely used in the reinforcement of ceramics. In this paper, using mullite powder as the raw material, Al2O3 and SiO2/ZrSiO4 as the starting material for the mullite self-bonding phase, and AlF3·3H2O, ZrO2, and Y2O3 as additives, the zirconia-reinforced mullite was prepared by the foaming-injection method. The volume density, linear shrinkage rate, microstructure, room temperature, etc. of nanozirconia-reinforced mullite porous ceramics were studied by the amount of the foaming agent, the amount of mullite self-bonding phase powder, the type and amount of additives, etc. Effects of mechanical properties and thermal conductivity were also analyzed. The research results show that zirconia-reinforced mullite porous ceramics were prepared with mullite powder and 6 wt% AlF3·3H2O as raw materials, and ZrO2 and Y2O3 as additives. Adding an appropriate amount of ZrO2 and Y2O3 can significantly improve the mechanical properties of porous ceramics. When ZrO2 is 6 wt% and Y2O3 is 8 wt%, the porosity is 66.4% and the flexural strength and compressive strength of porous ceramics with a large pore size of 168 μm can reach 14.3 MPa and 36.3 MPa, respectively, which are obviously better than the strength of mullite porous ceramics without adding Y2O3 (flexural strength 11.3 MPa, nanocompressive strength 29.4 MPa).

Research on the Application of Green Building Decoration Materials in the Field of Interior Design

Research on the Application of Green Building Decoration Materials in the Field of Interior Design

Study on improvement effect of waterborne two-component polyurethane on radioactive pollution of building decoration materials

Study on improvement effect of waterborne two-component polyurethane on radioactive pollution of building decoration materials

Study on improvement effect of waterborne two-component polyurethane on radioactive pollution of building decoration materials

Study on improvement effect of waterborne two-component polyurethane on radioactive pollution of building decoration materials

Construction of crystallization nucleation and network crosslinking structure in bamboo scrap/magnesium oxychloride composites via nano-SiO2

The problem of utilizing substantial bamboo residual waste while also improving the quality of building composites was addressed by preparing bamboo scrap/magnesium oxychloride composites using bamboo scraps as a reinforcing material and magnesium oxychloride as a matrix. However, problems remain, such as poor interface compatibility and poor water resistance, which limit its application range. Herein, nano-silica (nSiO2) was found to build a crystal nucleus and a network structure in the composites, such that the bamboo scrap/magnesium oxychloride composites had higher mechanical properties and water resistance. In addition, the nSiO2 crystal nucleus structure promoted the composites hydration process, promoted the growth of the 5-phase crystals and the close arrangement of the cross, thereby improved composites strength. The nSiO2 build a network structure at composites interface, which improved the compatibility of composites interfaces, thus improving water resistance. At the same time, nSiO2 and the crystal nuclei adsorbed a portion of CO2 and CO, which had a certain hindering effect on the release of toxic gases in fire, and provided new ideas for fire safety protection. These results expanded the scope of application of building composites, which can be used in the fields of fireproof materials and building decoration materials, and provided a good solution for bamboo processing waste, thus making a certain contribution to green environmental protection.

Synergetic valorization of basic oxygen furnace slag and stone coal: Metal recovery and preparation of glass-ceramics.

A synergetic valorization method was proposed to convert the basic oxygen furnace (BOF) slag and stone coal into ferroalloy and glass-ceramic in this work. Effects of reduction time, temperature, and the mass ratio of BOF slag to stone coal on the reduction were studied. The reduction mechanism was investigated by in-situ observation and dissolution experiments. The effect of sintering temperature on the properties of glass-ceramics prepared from the final slag was further studied. The in-situ observation results indicate that the reduction reactions occurred mainly in the temperature range of 1673-1793K. The reduction ratio of oxides and size of metal droplets can be improved by increasing reduction time, temperature, and decreasing stone coal addition. The recovered ferroalloys consisted of Fe, Mn, P, and V, which has the potential of returning to the steelmaking process or extracting vanadium. The modified final slag was suitable material for preparing glass-ceramic. Wollastonite-based glass-ceramic with a maximum bending strength of 95.83MPa was prepared, which could be applied as abrasion-resistant and building decoration materials. Therefore, the present technological route can convert two kinds of industrial solid waste into two kinds of cleaner products and achieve the target of "zero waste".

Research Progress in the Odorants and Their Emissions from Indoor Building Decoration Materials

The emission of pollutants from building decoration and furbishing materials associated with unpleasant odors is the main reason for complaints relating to poor quality indoor air. Currently, few studies have focused on the identification of odorants and the quantification of emissions from these building materials. Here, we summarize the analytical methods available for the study of indoor odorants and evaluate existing understanding of odorants from nine kinds of building materials, namely plaster board, wood-based materials, linoleum, carpets, plastics, rubber, artificial leather, paints, and adhesives. The possible odor-causing compounds emitted by these different materials and their odor threshold values are identified. Finally, suggestions are proposed for future research and control measures to minimize indoor odor pollution. Overall, olfactometry is the most important tool for odor analysis desite the non-standardized application of the technique when used in the assessment of odor emissions from building materials. In addition, there are large differences in the reported patterns of odorant emissions from building materials, although oxidized substances such as aldehydes, ketones, and acids are frequently identified in association with the aging of the materials via processes such as oxidation and ozone degradation over time.

Measurement of natural radioactivity in building decoration materials in Nan’an city

Building decoration materials can cause direct radiation exposure because of their radium, thorium and potassium content. In this study, samples of ceramic tiles, marble and granite stone which are usually used as building decoration materials in Nan’an city have been collected randomly. The samples were measured for the natural radioactivity of 226Ra, 232Th and 40K by using the HPGe gamma ray spectroscopy. In order to assess the radiation hazard, the internal and external exposure indexs (IRa, Iγ) were also calculated. The results show that the ceramic tiles and marble which used as building decoration materials is not a threat to the population, but the caution must be taken when used grantie because they have radioactivity above the the recommended limits.

Preparation of nano-TiN composite phenolic foam decoration materials

This paper takes nano-titanium nitride (TiN) composite phenolic foam decoration materials as the research object, aims to analyze and prepare the best performance insulation building decoration materials, and provides reference and reference for the improvement and development of building insulation decoration materials in my country. In this paper, the experimental method, comparative method, data analysis method and literature analysis method are used in this study. First, a brief overview of nano-TiN and phenolic foam materials, their application in various fields are introduced, and then nano-nitriding Preparation experiment of titanium composite phenolic foam decoration materials, discussed and analyzed the effects of nano-TiN, foam stabilizer, foaming agent and curing agent on the preparation of phenolic foam decoration materials, and finally compared phenolic foam decoration materials with traditional insulation decoration materials The difference between the advantages of phenolic foam decoration materials and traditional insulation decoration materials in the limit oxygen index and the maximum smoke density. The research results show that under the influence of nano-TiN, the thermal conductivity of phenolic foam material has decreased from 35.23 to 29.65, which greatly improves the thermal insulation and thermal insulation effect; when the amount of foam stabilizer and foaming agent is 5 wt% and 7 wt%, The foam material has the best water absorption effect; the addition of curing agent greatly improves the flame-retardant performance of the foam material; the limiting oxygen index and the maximum smoke density of the phenolic foam are 48.9% and 3.7%, respectively, which is better than traditional building insulation materials flame retardant and low smoke. It is believed that the composite phenolic foam decorative material based on nano-TiN will have a broader market application prospect.

Study on microstructure and corrosion resistance of high-hardness Zn-1.0Cu-1.0Ti alloy

In order to develop a high durability building decoration zinc-based alloy materials, the as-cast Zn-1.0Cu-1.0Ti alloy (ZCT-AC) with homogeneous microstructure and high hardness was successfully prepared by induction melting and rapid solidification. Interestingly, almost all Ti element exists in the as-cast alloy in the form of the homogeneous strip-like TiZn 16 phase, and the Cu element is uniformly dissolved in both the η -Zn and TiZn 16 phase in the form of supersaturated solid solution. The hardness of the ZCT-AC alloy was about 79.3% and 52.7% higher than that of pure Zn and a commercial cold-rolled zinc‑titanium alloy (ZCT-CR), respectively. By potentiodynamic polarization tests in NaCl solution with four different mass fractions (0.1, 1.0, 3.5, and 5.0 wt%) at 25 °C and in 3.5 w.t% NaCl solution at four different temperatures (25, 35, 45, and 55 °C), ZCT-AC alloy showed higher corrosion resistance than the two control samples because of both a high formation efficiency and a high structural stability of passive film. Furthermore, Several plausible corrosion mechanisms of the three samples have been further studied systematically by a long-term immersion tests in 3.5 wt% NaCl solution, the results suggested that the corrosion process of ZCT-AC alloy was dominated by uniform corrosion which led to a higher interface uniformity, the corrosion layer of the alloy had higher uniformity and overall density, and the corrosion rate of both micro-galvanic corrosion and intergranular corrosion were inhibited significantly owing to the uniform distribution of Cu element. This study might provide a theoretical guidance for designing the high durability building decoration materials. • High-hardness as-cast Zn-1.0Cu-1.0Ti alloy shows excellent microstructure homogeneity. • Almost all Ti element exist in the form of strip-like TiZn 16 phases. • Cu element is uniformly dispersed into both of the Zn-rich matrix and the TiZn 16 phase. • The passive film on Zn-1.0Cu-1.0Ti alloy shows high formation efficiency and high structural stability. • Zn-1.0Cu-1.0Ti alloy has higher overall corrosion layer density and interface uniformity.

Research on Innovative Application of Artistic Characteristics of Building Decoration Materials in Interior Design Based on Big Data

In the 21st century, people have entered the era of big data. People’s life is inseparable from the comparison of big data mining technology, including Building Decoration Materials (hereinafter referred to as BDM). Through big data technology, we can select more suitable BDM, which can improve people’s artistic expression level. The artistic characteristics of decorative materials can show a certain artistic beauty, which fully shows people’s artistic wisdom and level. However, with the continuous improvement of appreciation level, the traditional method of strengthening the indoor aesthetic feeling only by the artistic characteristics of decorative materials has failed to meet the requirements of people. Therefore, it is necessary to fully combine the visual experience of decorative materials to improve the artistic characteristics. This paper analyzes the decorative materials in color, texture, texture, specifications and other aspects of visual performance, which can better enhance the artistic characteristics of Interior design (hereinafter referred to as ID). Finally, this paper puts forward some practical cases.

Application and Research Based on Green Landscape Materials in Interior Design

Because indoor building materials are not environmentally friendly or the decoration methods are not reasonable enough, it poses certain harm to human health, and there are also problems such as waste of resources. With the proposal of the green economy and sustainable development strategy, the application of green building materials has gradually been valued. Nowadays, people pay more attention to environmental protection and health care. As a bamboo with low carbon and environmentally friendly materials, it is also the first choice for interior design materials. As an energy-saving and environmentally friendly material that can replace traditional building decoration materials, bamboo materials can not only improve the comprehensive utilization of resources and energy, but also reduce the pollution caused to the environment. Nowadays, bamboo fiber, bamboo charcoal and other health care materials have entered our lives, so the use of bamboo materials in interior design will have great potential for development. This paper analyzes bamboo functional materials as a case, and analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of bamboo artificial materials in modern interior design. From the perspective of design, it discusses how to exert the functional advantages of bamboo materials, and hopes to play the role of bamboo in the decoration industry in the future.

Preparation and Properties of Co-Doped Magnesium Lanthanum Hexaluminat Blue Ceramics

The types of blue ceramics are monotonous, mainly alumina and zirconia ceramics, and their colors are not pure, with some green tones (−a* value is not close to 0). In this paper, aluminate blue ceramics (LaMgAl11−xCoxO19) doped with Co were prepared by the high temperature solid-phase reaction method, which enriched the blue ceramics system. The effect of Co content on the color of ceramics was studied, and the optimal doping amount of Co was found. X = 1.0 is the bluest color of the material (−b* = 35.36), and there is almost no noise effect (−a* = −2.71). By studying the effect of temperature on the system, it is found that the color effect is best when the temperature reaches 1450 °C. When the temperature exceeds 1450 °C, it can only promote the synthesis of LaMgAl11O19 phase, and has no effect on the color of ceramics samples. Based on the material’s pure and bright colors, and good color stability at room temperature, it has great potential in the decoration industry, such as the preparation of jewelry or building decoration materials.