Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering· 2026Q1
Novel Alkali-Activated Binder from Photovoltaic Module Glass and Oyster Shells: Insights into Mechanical, Chemical, and Molecular Properties
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A novel alkali-activated binder developed from recycled photovoltaic module glass (PMG) and oyster shells achieved 2.88 MPa compressive strength, with PMG particles showing unprecedented surface dissolution.
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Key points
- A new alkali-activated binder was created using processed photovoltaic module glass (PMG) and oyster shells.
- PMG particles up to 850 μm exhibited surface dissolution, a novel observation.
- The binder's hydration is primarily driven by C─S─H gel, with structural water redistribution and carbonate formation occurring by 63 days.
- Maximum compressive strength reached 2.88 MPa with a PMG/HOSL ratio of 4 and 3 M alkali concentration.
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Abstract
Abstract A novel alkali-activated binder was developed using processed glass from photovoltaic modules (PMG) and hydrated oyster shell lime (HOSL), and sodium hydroxide. The formation of cementitious gels was investigated over time, assessing the influence of alkali content on mechanical strength, chemical and molecular properties. Unconfined compressive strength test and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy were performed, supported by statistical analyses. PMG particles up to 850 μm showed evidence of surface dissolution, a behavior not previously reported. Hydration was dominated by C─S─H gel, with compositional changes observed after 28 days, including amorphous silica precipitation. After 63 days, redistribution of structural water and carbonate formation were identified. Compressive strength reached 2.88 MPa at a PMG/HOSL ratio of 4 and alkali concentration of 3 M. These findings underscore the potential of the novel binder for geotechnical applications, such as soil and tailings stabilization, and provide new insights into the hydration mechanisms in alternative binder.
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