LAPSE:2023.11884v1
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LAPSE:2023.11884v1
Cascade System for Biomineralization in Cement: Project, Construction and Operationalization to Enhance Building Energy Efficiency
February 28, 2023
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Anthropogenic and natural actions cause internal and external fractures in concrete. To recover these structures, bio-concretes have been developed with bacteria of the genus Bacillus. These microorganisms consume calcium lactate, synthesize calcium carbonate and biomineralize CaCO3 crystals within the structures of concrete. The aim of the present study was to construct equipment, denominated “Cascade System for Biomineralization in Cement” (CSBC), to determine the limiting velocity of the biomineralization of CaCO3. The construction of the equipment took into consideration chemical and biochemical phenomena responsible for biomineralization. Parts made with 3D printing and a circuit with Arduino UNO R3 board were used in the assembly of the system. The prototype proved to be stable and can be considered a promising tool for future application in research of the regeneration of reinforced concreted in a practical, fast and economical way, especially to the energy sector.
Anthropogenic and natural actions cause internal and external fractures in concrete. To recover these structures, bio-concretes have been developed with bacteria of the genus Bacillus. These microorganisms consume calcium lactate, synthesize calcium carbonate and biomineralize CaCO3 crystals within the structures of concrete. The aim of the present study was to construct equipment, denominated “Cascade System for Biomineralization in Cement” (CSBC), to determine the limiting velocity of the biomineralization of CaCO3. The construction of the equipment took into consideration chemical and biochemical phenomena responsible for biomineralization. Parts made with 3D printing and a circuit with Arduino UNO R3 board were used in the assembly of the system. The prototype proved to be stable and can be considered a promising tool for future application in research of the regeneration of reinforced concreted in a practical, fast and economical way, especially to the energy sector.
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3D printing, Arduino UNO R3, Bacillus, calcium carbonate, limiting velocity
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Ferreira Brasileiro PP, Cabral Roque BA, Batista Brandão Y, Casazza AA, Converti A, Benachour M, Asfora Sarubbo L. Cascade System for Biomineralization in Cement: Project, Construction and Operationalization to Enhance Building Energy Efficiency. (2023). LAPSE:2023.11884v1
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Ferreira Brasileiro PP: Departamento de Engenharia Química, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Av. dos Economistas, s/n, CEP, Recife 50740-590, Brazil; Instituto Avançado de Tecnologia e Inovação, Rua Potyra, 31, CEP, Recife 50751-310, Brazil
Cabral Roque BA: Departamento de Engenharia Química, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Av. dos Economistas, s/n, CEP, Recife 50740-590, Brazil; Instituto Avançado de Tecnologia e Inovação, Rua Potyra, 31, CEP, Recife 50751-310, Brazil
Batista Brandão Y: Instituto Avançado de Tecnologia e Inovação, Rua Potyra, 31, CEP, Recife 50751-310, Brazil; Unidade Acadêmica do Cabo de Santo Agostinho, Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco, CEP, Cabo de Santo Agostinho 54518-430, Brazil [ORCID]
Casazza AA: Department of Civil, Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Genoa (UNIGE), 1-16145 Genoa, Italy [ORCID]
Converti A: Department of Civil, Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Genoa (UNIGE), 1-16145 Genoa, Italy [ORCID]
Benachour M: Departamento de Engenharia Química, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Av. dos Economistas, s/n, CEP, Recife 50740-590, Brazil; Instituto Avançado de Tecnologia e Inovação, Rua Potyra, 31, CEP, Recife 50751-310, Brazil [ORCID]
Asfora Sarubbo L: Departamento de Engenharia Química, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Av. dos Economistas, s/n, CEP, Recife 50740-590, Brazil; Instituto Avançado de Tecnologia e Inovação, Rua Potyra, 31, CEP, Recife 50751-310, Brazil; Escola Icam Tech, Universidade [ORCID]
Cabral Roque BA: Departamento de Engenharia Química, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Av. dos Economistas, s/n, CEP, Recife 50740-590, Brazil; Instituto Avançado de Tecnologia e Inovação, Rua Potyra, 31, CEP, Recife 50751-310, Brazil
Batista Brandão Y: Instituto Avançado de Tecnologia e Inovação, Rua Potyra, 31, CEP, Recife 50751-310, Brazil; Unidade Acadêmica do Cabo de Santo Agostinho, Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco, CEP, Cabo de Santo Agostinho 54518-430, Brazil [ORCID]
Casazza AA: Department of Civil, Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Genoa (UNIGE), 1-16145 Genoa, Italy [ORCID]
Converti A: Department of Civil, Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Genoa (UNIGE), 1-16145 Genoa, Italy [ORCID]
Benachour M: Departamento de Engenharia Química, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Av. dos Economistas, s/n, CEP, Recife 50740-590, Brazil; Instituto Avançado de Tecnologia e Inovação, Rua Potyra, 31, CEP, Recife 50751-310, Brazil [ORCID]
Asfora Sarubbo L: Departamento de Engenharia Química, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Av. dos Economistas, s/n, CEP, Recife 50740-590, Brazil; Instituto Avançado de Tecnologia e Inovação, Rua Potyra, 31, CEP, Recife 50751-310, Brazil; Escola Icam Tech, Universidade [ORCID]
Journal Name
Energies
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15
Issue
14
First Page
5262
Year
2022
Publication Date
2022-07-20
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1996-1073
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