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Study of Cement-Based Mortars Reinforced with Guaruman Fibers in the Fresh State

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Characterization of Minerals, Metals, and Materials 2023 (TMS 2023)

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Guaruman fiber is a natural lignocellulosic fiber (NFL) extracted from the stalk of an Amazon plant (Ishinosiphon Koern) in the northern region of Brazil. The present work investigates the addition of 2.5, 5.0 and 7.5 wt.% of guaruman fiber, in cement mass, and a reference mortar (0%). The fibers were mercerized in NaOH solution for improved adhesion to a mortar matrix made with 1:1:6 ratio of Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC), lime and natural sand. Technical properties, such as density, consistency, content of air incorporated and water retention were evaluated for the processed fresh state of the mortar reinforced with guaruman fiber. The preliminary results in association with the relatively low density of the mortars incorporated with NaOH-treated guaruman fibers reveal a promising material to be applied as mortar for wall covering in civil construction, in a proportion of 7.5 wt.%, which shows a great potential for the use of this fiber.

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The authors thank the Brazilian agencies CNPq, CAPES, and FAPERJ for the support provided to this investigation.

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  1. LAMAV—Advanced Materials Laboratory, UENF—State University of Northern Rio de Janeiro, Av. Alberto Lamego, 2000, Campos dos Goytacazes, Rio de Janeiro, 28013-602, Brazil

    T. E. S. Lima, L. B. Oliveira & M. T. Marvila

  2. Faculty of Materials Engineering, UFPA—Federal University of Pará, Colégio Intelectual - Tv. We Vinte e Seis, 2, Ananindeua, 67130-660, Brazil

    V. S. Candido & A. C. R. Silva

  3. Department of Materials Science, IME—Military Institute of Engineering, Square General Tibúrcio, 80, Rio de Janeiro, 22290-270, Brazil

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  4. LECIV—Civil Engineering Laboratory, UENF—State University of Northern Rio de Janeiro, Av. Alberto Lamego, 2000, Campos dos Goytacazes, Rio de Janeiro, 28013-602, Brazil

    A. R. G. Azevedo

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Lima, T.E.S. et al. (2023). Study of Cement-Based Mortars Reinforced with Guaruman Fibers in the Fresh State. In: Zhang, M., et al. Characterization of Minerals, Metals, and Materials 2023. TMS 2023. The Minerals, Metals & Materials Series. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-22576-5_57

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