Rheology, Hydration, and Microstructure of Portland Cement Pastes Produced with Ground Açaí Fibers

Açaí (<i>Euterpe oleracea</i>) is a Brazilian typical fruit that is enveloped by natural fibers. This work investigated the effect of incorporating ground açaí fibers (in natura and chemically treated with NaOH and HCl) in 5–10 wt.% replacement of Portland cement on the rheology, hydrati...

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Main Authors: Afonso Azevedo, Paulo de Matos, Markssuel Marvila, Rafael Sakata, Laura Silvestro, Philippe Gleize, Jorge de Brito
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Applied Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/7/3036