Ключевые слова: performance characteristics

Improving the operational characteristics of wall ceramic products through the use of coal waste heap processing materials

https://doi.org/10.58224/2618-7183-2025-8-6-3
Аннотация
Existing methods for disposing of coal industry waste do not ensure their effective use in the production of building materials, leading to the accumulation of waste dumps and worsening environmental conditions. This research addresses the performance limitations of traditional ceramics by proposing the integration of fine-grained coal mining waste as a primary raw material component. This strategy serves a dual purpose: resolving waste disposal concerns and enhancing ceramic properties through structural modification. The study evaluates the key physicochemical properties of such waste and their effect on material quality. It was determined that the inclusion of fine waste fractions necessitates optimized firing parameters to counteract reductions in density and strength. Empirical models defined the relationship between waste fineness, sintering temperature, and mechanical properties. A specialized semi-dry pressing method was engineered to minimize strength degradation and ensure the production of consistent ceramic blocks. The overarching goal of this technological approach is to achieve cost reduction and heightened product reliability via an optimized synthesis of raw materials and thermal regimes. Application of this method using Eastern Donbass coal waste is envisaged to ensure economic viability while upgrading the technical profile of the resulting construction materials.
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Effects of multi-walled carbon nanotubes on polymer degradation in modified binder and their impact on the performance of stone mastic asphalt concrete

https://doi.org/10.58224/2618-7183-2025-8-4-3
Аннотация
Bitumen, the primary binder in asphalt concrete, lacks sufficient resistance to prolonged mechanical and environmental stress. To improve its durability, styrene-butadiene polymers are commonly used, although they are prone to oxidative degradation and phase instability. This study proposes a nanostructured approach to enhancing the stability and performance of polymer-modified bitumen (PMB) through the synergistic use of multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and hydrocarbon plasticizers-specifically, selective oil refining extracts (SORE) and vacuum distillates (VD). Short-term oxidative degradation was assessed using isothermal RTFOT aging at 153, 163, and 173 °C. A classical first-order Arrhenius kinetic model was applied, with dynamic viscosity serving as a rheological proxy for SBS network integrity. Nanomodified compositions exhibited a 6-7-fold reduction in degradation rate constant (from 13.97 × 10⁻⁵ to 1.98 × 10⁻⁵ s⁻¹) and a 25-60% decrease in the preexponential factor, indicating suppressed molecular mobility and enhanced network cohesion. Performance was validated on SMA-16 specimens, showing up to 240% improvement in shear adhesion at 50 °C and 27% higher water resistance. Rutting resistance also increased, with rut depth reduced to 1.6–1.8 mm after 20,000 loading cycles. To integrate physical, mechanical, and durability characteristics, a set of Partial Quality Criteria (PQC) was developed and used to calculate a Generalized Effectiveness Coefficient (GEC), supporting multi-criteria optimization of asphalt mixtures. These findings confirm that nanostructured dispersed systems based on MWCNTs and hydrocarbon carriers not only delay oxidative degradation but also ensure multifunctional performance gains critical for high-traffic pavement applications.
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