Sugarcane Bagasse Ash Waste Research Articles

Enhancing Subgrade Properties of Black Cotton Soil through the Combined Use of Sugarcane Bagasse Ash and Ceramic Waste Powder

Enhancing Subgrade Properties of Black Cotton Soil through the Combined Use of Sugarcane Bagasse Ash and Ceramic Waste Powder

Enhancing material properties of agro-industrial waste sugarcane bagasse ash—Way towards sustainable development

The present study deals with a comprehensive characterization of Sugarcane bagasse ash (SCBA) and its effect on pozzolanic reactivity. Utilizing SCBA as pozzolanic material reduces the ash disposal problem and enhance the properties of cementitious composites. The ash is pre-treated by two methods: sieving followed by incineration; and incineration followed by ball mill grinding inorder to increase the fineness or specific surface area, reduce loss on ignition and increase amorphous reactivity of sugarcane bagasse ash. The first method is energy intensive method, as the duration of sieving is only 15 min and incinerated at lowest temperature of 400 °C. The second method is a selective pre-treatment method, where incineration is done first to reduce LOI, followed by grinding for 60,120 and 180 min. The effect of processing methodology is studied by considering energy consumption, enhanced particle morphology of SCBA and pozzolanic reactivity of SCBA. The physio-chemical characterization is done by standard American, Indian codes. Enhanced micro-structural characterization is done by Lazer particle size analyzer, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) test associated with Electro Dispersion Spectroscopy (EDS), X-ray diffraction (XRD) test, Thermo-gravimetric (TGA) studies. Further, the treated ash is tested for its pozzolanic reactivity by strength activity index and Frattini test. It is observed that sieving has consumed less energy of 11.5 kWh/t compared to grinding. However, the samples sieved couldn't perform well in pozzolanic reactivity due to the inert silica present in it. The particle morphology is enhanced compared to raw SCBA. SCBA samples incinerated and grinded have shown a maximum strength activity index of 82.99 % and 92.6 % with an energy consumption of 30.4 kWh/t and 45.6 kWh/t for grinding. The Frattini test results are in co-relation with strength activity index with a factor of 80.52.

Investigating The Combined Effects of Replacing Cement with Sugarcane Bagasse Ash and Coarse Aggregate with Ceramic Tile Waste in Concrete Production

In pursuit of sustainable and innovative construction practices, this study investigates the combined effects of sugarcane bagasse ash (SCBA) and ceramic tile waste (CTW) as subsititue to aggregates on concrete properties, aiming to optimize their usage as eco-friendly alternatives. However, SCBA is a waste product of sugar industry. As a result of increasing recognition and understanding of sustainability and recycling in academia and industry over the past several decades, sustainability and recycling have become increasingly significant. It is also important to note that recycling construction waste and debris is one of the opportunities available for reducing construction waste. To optimize the amount of cement replaced by SCBA, the cement was partially replaced by SCBA and the ceramic waste was replaced at different dosages of 10%, 20%, and 30% by weight of coarse aggregates. Different properties such as workability and compressive strength have been evaluated during 7 and 28 days following replacement by SCBA and CTW. The results further revealed that the workability decreased with the inclusion of SCBA and CTW due to water absorption by the CTW and SCBA particles. However, the compressive strength of concrete mix was relatively higher at 10% replacement of cement by SCBA and 10% replacement of CTW, after which it decreased beyond 10% replacement. The maximum compressive strength was observed as 29.31 MPa with 10% SCBA and 10% CTW at the age of 28 days which is around 9.7% higher than the control mix concrete. It was deduced from the results of this study that 10% SCBA and 10% CTW replacement by the cement and coarse aggregates respectively, could be considered asoptimum replacement.

Performance of Anaerobic Membrane Bioreactor (AnMBR) with Sugarcane Bagasse Ash-based Ceramic Membrane treating Simulated Low-strength Municipal Wastewater: Effect of Operation Conditions.

The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s11270-023-06173-3.

Experimental Investigation on the use of Sugarcane Bagasse Ash Granite Waste as Fine Aggregate in Concrete

Abstract: The present research work was aimed to explore the possibility to use the combination of sugarcane bagasse ash and granite waste as a construction material in place of river sand by using EMMA computer software to obtain the optimum combination of this material based on particle size distribution. The published research data which is confined to strength properties indicates that SCBA and GW are viable material as sand replacement in concrete. The main objective was to explore the feasibility of the use of SCBA and GW as filler material in structural concrete

Eco-Friendly Incorporation of Crumb Rubber and Waste Bagasse Ash in Bituminous Concrete Mix.

The consumption of waste materials in the construction sector is a sustainable approach that helps in reducing the environmental pollution and decreases the construction cost. The present research work emphasizes the mechanical properties of bituminous concrete mix prepared with crumb rubber (CR) and waste sugarcane bagasse ash (SCBA). For the preparation of bituminous concrete mix specimens with CR and SCBA, the effective bitumen content was determined using the Marshall Mix design method. A total of 15 bituminous concrete mix specimens with 4%, 4.5%, 5%, 5.5% and 6% of bitumen content were prepared, and the effective bitumen content turned out to be 4.7%. The effect of five different CR samples of 2%, 4%, 6%, 8% and 10% by weight of total mix and SCBA samples of 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% by weight of filler were investigated on the performance of bituminous concrete. A total of 180 samples with different percentages of CR and SCBA were tested for indirect tensile strength (ITS) and Marshall Stability, and the results were compared with conventional bituminous concrete mix. It was observed that the stability values rose with an increase in CR percentage up to 6%, while the flow values rose as the percentage of SCBA increased in the mix. Maximum ITS results were observed at 4% CR and 25% SCBA replacement levels. However, a decrease in stability and ITS result was observed as the percentages of CR and SCBA increased beyond 4% and 25%, respectively. We concluded that the optimum CR and SCBA content of 4% and 25%, respectively, can be effectively used as a sustainable alternative in bituminous concrete mix.

Investigation of Bagasse Ash as an Alternative Raw Material in Clinker Production

The feasibility of using sugarcane bagasse ash waste (BA) as an alternative raw material for clinker production was investigated. The effect of the BA on the mineral and mechanical properties of clinker at various sintering temperatures, as well as its environmental impact, was examined. The addition of BA increased the formation of C2S at 1,250°C but adversely affected the formation of C3S at 1,450°C, which caused compressive strength loss. However, the addition of BA up to 1.0 percent by weight at 1,450°C meets the ASTM standard that requires a minimum compressive strength of at least 19.0 MPa for seven days of curing time. In The EPA toxicity characteristic leaching procedure (TCLP) revealed that concentrations of As, Cr, Pb, Fe, and Mn in the raw BA exceeded applicable limits These elements were not detected or were negligible after the sintering process. Results indicate that sugarcane BA waste can be used as an alternative raw material in clinker production as a means of recycling this waste product, thus contributing to sustainable waste management.

Natural Fiber Incorporated Polymer Matrix Composites for Electronic Circuit Board Applications

There are many more applications for fibre-reinforced epoxy composites than there are for metals and alloys today. For example, sustainable, recyclable, and biodegradable reinforcements have been used in numerous studies to improve the mechanical and thermal properties of composite materials. It was discovered that the properties of epoxy-based composites could be improved by combining biosolid waste sugarcane bagasse ash fillers, madar fibre, and epoxy resin. Conventional compression molding techniques were used to prepare the sugarcane bagasse ash (SBA) particles and madar fibre-reinforced epoxy resin-based composites (PMCs), which were loaded with varying amounts of fibre and fillers. Hybrid biocomposites were evaluated for mechanical (tensile, flexural, impact, and hardness) and water absorption characteristics. Epoxy matrix composites containing 28 wt.% madar fibre and 7 wt.% sugarcane bagasse ash fillers had tensile, flexural, hardness, and impact values of 61 MPa, 147 MPa, and 54 kJ/m2, respectively.

Experimental Studies on Sugar Cane Bagasse Ash based Geomaterials

Use of conventional materials is increasing day by day due to rapid infrastructural growth which increases the cost of materials and increases the cost of construction. Hence utilization of Sugar cane bagasse ash waste materials without causing threat to environment solves the problems of disposal and also can provide economical materials. In this study glass fiber, sugarcane bagasse ash and blast furnace slag were used and cement used for binding purpose. Different mix ratio was prepared to understand the effect of addition of glass fibre on sugar cane bagasse ash based materials under compressive loading. The mix ratio was taken 0.2 to 1.0% for the research work. Blast furnace slag was added 10% to weight of sugar cane bagasse ash. The sample were tested for compressive loading for 7, 14, 28 days respectively. The density is most important parameter of materials. It was observed that the density of materials significantly influences with addition of glass fibre. The density of materials decreases with percentage of glass fiber increase. The density of materials varies between 901.1 kg/m3 to 741.10kg/m3The compressive strength also significantly affected by percentages of glass fibre. The compressive strength ranging 82 kPa to 798 kPa. The compressive strength increases up to certain mix ratio then decrease continuously. The stiffness of sugar cane bagasse ash specimens reinforced with glass fiber at cement 20% more than 15% and 10%.The stiffness also increase with the curing period. The maximum load was observed at 0.6% mix ratio. The stress strain behavior was observed to be nonlinear.

Eco-friendly incorporation of sugarcane bagasse ash as partial replacement of sand in foam concrete

The sugarcane bagasse is locally utilized in sugar industries for power production that yields a huge amount of dumped waste sugarcane bagasse ash, which poses threats to human health by mutilating the atmosphere through particulate matter. Besides, river sand resources are depleting worldwide due to the uncontrolled extraction of sand for concrete production. Therefore, this research presents the microstructural, fresh, physicomechanical, and thermal properties of bagasse ash incorporated foam concrete and its comparison is made with control foam concrete. Microstructural characterization includes morphology, oxide composition, chemical reactivity, and its crystallographic characteristics. The characterization results revealed that it has flaky, tubular, and irregular-shaped particles containing amorphous silica and thus, possesses pozzolanic reactivity. The results of physicomechanical and thermal properties of 10% sugarcane bagasse ash incorporated foam concrete mix produced the maximum increase in compressive strength of 14.50% and a decrease in thermal conductivity of 10.76% compared to control-mix. The rise in compressive strength of sugarcane bagasse ash-based foam concrete was due to the formation of secondary calcium silicate hydrate gel due to the formation of pozzolanic hydrates. Whereas the decreased thermal conductivity was due to lightweight bagasse ash. Contrarily, the higher replacement of sugarcane bagasse ash changes the pore size and shape, which consequently damages the distribution of the pores by imploding foam bubbles due to the adsorptive nature of sugarcane bagasse ash. Conclusively, sugarcane bagasse ash provides eco-friendly sand replacement in foam concrete without degrading its mechanical properties. • Sugarcane bagasse ash poses threats to human health by mutilating the environment. • Densification of foam concrete microstructure occurred upon sugarcane bagasse ash incorporation. • Mechanical properties of foam concrete improved due to micro-pore refinement in cement paste matrix. • Thermal conductivity of concrete mixes reduced due to low specific gravity of incorporated ash.

Reuse of Silica Rich Sugarcane Bagasse Ash in Concrete and Influence of Different Curing on the Performance of Concrete

Sugarcane bagasse ash is used as a pozzolan in concrete. Although studies on sugarcane bagasse ash blended concrete are available, investigation on the influence of different curing methods in the performance of bagasse ash and marble waste blended concrete is essential. Therefore, the present study focuses on the effect of eight types of curing methods on the strength and durability of bagasse ash and marble waste based concrete. Sugarcane bagasse ash (20 %) and marble waste (25 %) were used at their optimum levels as a pozzolan and fine aggregates in concrete. Compressive strength, water permeability, sorptivity and abrasive resistance of concrete for different curing methods were studied. River sand and crusher sand were used as primary fine aggregate. Strength and durability performance of concrete specimens was comparable for moist curing, jute bag curing and straw curing. Normal water curing is found to be beneficial than other curing methods. Water cured bagasse ash and marble waste blended specimens had higher strength (36 %) and lesser permeability (18.8 %) than ambient cured specimens. Although variations in the abrasive wear are observed in the SCBA and MW blended concrete specimens, it is lesser than the permissible limit of 10 mm.

Potential Eco-friendly Application of Sugarcane Bagasse Ash in the Rubber Industry

Inorganic fillers (mainly obtained from residue recycling/reuse operations) have been widely used as an alternative reinforcement in polymer composites to replace commercial silica. In this study, we analyze the interaction between Sugarcane Bagasse Ash (SCBA) and natural rubber using Bis[3-(triethoxysilyl)propyl] Tetrasulfide (TESPT) as the silane coupling agent and Tetramethylthiuram Disulfide (TMTD) as the curing alternative system. Based on the results, we were able to validate their influence on the physical properties of the obtained composites. In particular, the coupling agent used in this study led to an improved interaction between SCBA and the polymer matrix, which was corroborated by the resulting mechanical response (stress–strain tests) and DMA (tensile strength) characterizations. Therefore, these findings encourage further research to explore a process at the industrial level to reuse SCBA waste and, thus, contribute to the protection of the environment.

Machine Learning‐Based Modeling with Optimization Algorithm for Predicting Mechanical Properties of Sustainable Concrete

In this research, multiexpression programming (MEP) has been employed to model the compressive strength, splitting tensile strength, and flexural strength of waste sugarcane bagasse ash (SCBA) concrete. Particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm was used to fine‐tune the hyperparameter of the proposed MEP. The formulation of SCBA concrete was correlated with five input parameters. To train and test the proposed model, a large number of data were collected from the published literature. Afterward, waste SCBA was collected, processed, and characterized for partial replacement of cement in concrete. Concrete specimens with varying proportion of SCBA were prepared in the laboratory, and results were used for model validation. The performance of the developed models was then evaluated by statistical criteria and error assessment tests. The result shows that the performance of MEP with PSO algorithm significantly enhanced its accuracy. The essential input variables affecting the output were revealed, and the parametric analysis confirms that the models are accurate and have captured the essential properties of SCBA. Finally, the cross validation ensured the generalized capacity and robustness of the models. Hence, the adopted approach, i.e., MEP‐based modeling with PSO, could be an effective tool for accurate modeling of the concrete properties, thus directly contributing to the construction sector by consuming waste and protecting the environment.

Synthesis and characterization of heterogeneous catalyst from sugarcane bagasse: Production of jatropha seed oil methyl esters

In the present work, a solid catalyst has been derived by calcination (550 ​°C, 2 ​h) of waste sugarcane bagasse ash and applied for the production of jatropha seed oil methyl esters (JSOME). The prepared catalyst was well-characterized by using Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) method, Fourier transform infrared spectrometer (FT-IR), X-ray diffractometer (XRD), Field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM), Energy dispersive X-ray (EDX), High resolution transmission electron microscope (HRTEM) and X-ray photoelectron spectrometer (XPS). The analysis revealed that the catalyst is composed of various metal oxides and carbonates. The catalyst could produce 92.84 ​wt. % yield of JSOME (biodiesel) at 9:1 methanol to oil ratio (MTOR), 10% catalyst and at 65 ​°C in 285 ​min, and found to be reusable. The polycrystalline catalyst with a surface area of 7.66 m2 g-1 and basic strength within 10.1 < H_ < 18.4 possesses good efficacy for the reaction with turnover frequency (TOF) of 6.59 h−1. The kinetic and thermodynamic parameters of the reaction were studied. JSOME was characterized by 1H NMR and GC-MS techniques, and fuel properties were also assessed. Biodiesel synthesis with such a renewable catalyst will add value to waste sugarcane bagasse and is considered sustainable for material development.

Effect of Sugarcane Bagasse Ash and Ceramic Waste Dust as Partial Replacements of Portland Cement on Corrosion Behavior of HRB400 Low Carbon Steel Reinforcement in 3.5 % NaCl

Effect of Sugarcane Bagasse Ash and Ceramic Waste Dust as Partial Replacements of Portland Cement on Corrosion Behavior of HRB400 Low Carbon Steel Reinforcement in 3.5 % NaCl

Incorporating sugarcane bagasse ash into Al2O3 ceramic tapes

AbstractHigh‐temperature co‐fired ceramic (HTCC) technology aims to incorporate fluxing materials into ceramic tapes to decrease the sintering temperature. In this context, we incorporate waste from sugarcane bagasse ash (SCBA) into alumina (Al2O3) tapes. We report an experimental investigation of the structural, physical, mechanical, and dielectric properties of the Al2O3 tape with the addition of the SCBA waste. The tape casting technique prepared the ceramic tape. The materials under study were characterized by rheology, thermogravimetry, dilatometry, X‐ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, relative density, Vickers microhardness, mechanical resistance, and dielectric measurements. The dilatometry results confirm that the addition of the SCBA waste remarkably reduces the sintering temperature of the Al2O3 tape to 1200°C. The physical, mechanical, and dielectric properties are improved with the addition of the SCBA waste, which makes our discoveries attractive from an environmental and economic point of view. Besides, the stabilization and high dielectric constant of the Al2O3‐SCBA tape becomes a promising material for aircraft turbine applications.

Development of Sustainable Alkali Activated Binder for Construction Using Sugarcane Bagasse Ash and Marble Waste

The rapid growth in the construction sector leads to high demand for construction materials and hence global research studies focus on the use of sustainable alternative materials to meet the demand. Sugarcane bagasse ash is a by-product from sugar industry and about 44,220 tonnes/day is disposed of as waste in India. Bagasse ash consists of reactive silica and can be used as a sustainable source material in alkali activated binder instead of disposed as a waste. Similarly, marble waste from marble processing plants can be used as an alternative for fine aggregates. Alkali-activated concrete has high strength and durability compared to conventional cement concrete. Bagasse ash can be blended with other industrial by-products like slag to produce high quality of alkali-activated concrete without cement. The combined effect of bagasse ash and marble waste in alkali-activated mortar is not yet investigated. This present study focuses on the performance of bagasse ash and marble waste as a precursor and fine aggregates respectively in alkali-activated mortar. Influence of three different molarities (6 M, 8 M and 10 M) and two curing methods (heat and ambient curing) and three levels of replacement using bagasse ash (10%, 20% and 30%) were investigated. This experimental results showed that a considerable improvement in compressive strength for bagasse ash with marble waste blended alkali-activated mortar specimens compared to only bagasse ash blended mortar specimens. Moreover, the strength of bagasse ash blended specimens was increased with molarity. Ambient cured bagasse ash blended specimens exhibited higher strength compared to the heat cured specimens.

Sugarcane Bagasse Ash-Blended Concrete for Effective Resource Utilization Between Sugar and Construction Industries

Sugarcane bagasse ash can be used as an alternative cementitious material. However, lack of performance evaluation hinders its effective utilization in concrete. Therefore, performance assessment of bagasse ash in concrete is essential and a combined utilization of bagasse ash and marble waste is not reported in the current literature. In the present study, sugarcane bagasse ash and marble waste were used in concrete as an alternative for cement and fine aggregate, respectively. Bagasse ash-blended concrete paver blocks were cast and performance evaluation of paver specimens in terms of compressive strength, breaking load, abrasion resistance, water absorption was determined. Incorporation of marble waste as an alternative material to the commonly used fine aggregate led to a significant improvement in abrasion resistance and marginal improvement in the compressive strength. Results from the experimental study showed that there was a significant improvement in strength and durability of bagasse ash-blended concrete specimens up to 20% replacement level when compared to the conventional concrete specimens.

Strength and Permeation Property of Concrete Made With Sugarcane Bagasse Ash and Granite Waste as Fine Aggregate Replacement

Use of agro and industrial wastes in concrete production will cause sustainable concrete era and greener habitat. In this study an endeavor has been made to discover the propriety of Sugarcane Bagasse Ash (SCBA) and Granite Waste (GW) as partial replacement for traditional river sand. The percentage substitute is calculated based on the particle packing approach. The properties such as compressive, splitting tensile, flexural strengths and modulus of elasticity, water absorption, sorptivity and rapid chloride penetration test of the concrete with bagasse ash and granite waste as a partial replacement for river sand and to evaluate them with those of conventional concrete made with river sand fine aggregate are investigated. The test results show that the strength aspects of bagasse ash-granite waste concrete are higher than those of the conventional concrete. Moreover, they suggest that the bagasse ash-granite waste concrete has higher strength characteristics and remains in the lower permeability level shows improvement in overall durability of concrete than the conventional concrete.

Facile fabrication of superhydrophobic and superoleophilic green ceramic hollow fiber membrane derived from waste sugarcane bagasse ash for oil/water separation

Green ceramic hollow fiber membranes with superhydrophobic and superoleophilic surfaces (ss-CHFM/WSBA) were successfully fabricated via facile sol–gel process using tetraethoxysilane (TEOS) and methyltriethoxysilane (MTES) as precursors. In this work, silica solution was prepared using the modified Stöber method. This process was followed by dipping the pristine membranes into the sol–gel solution at various grafting times (0–90 min), grafting cycles (0–4 cycles), and calcination temperatures (400–600 °C). The wettability, surface morphology, and chemical composition of the pristine and ss-CHFM/WSBA membranes were investigated. The results showed that increasing the grafting time has increased the wettability of ss-CHFM/WSBA with high contact angle of up to 163.9°. Similarly, increasing grafting cycle has enhanced the hydrophobicity of ss-CHFM/WSBA due to the formation of hierarchical structure of grafting cycle which were more than one. The optimum calcination temperature for ss-CHFM/WSBA was identified. It was found that increasing the calcination temperature has degraded the sol template on the surface of ss-CHFM/WSBA, hence decreasing the wettability. The preliminary performance tests showed that ss-CHFM/WSBA grafted at 60 min, 3 cycles, and calcined at 400 °C showed excellent oil/water separation efficiency of 99.9% and oil flux of 137.2 L/m2h.