Modification of Cement Brick’s Properties Using Recyclable Paper Egg Tray

• Published in: Springer Proceedings in Materials
• Main Author: Surol S.; Chow M.Y.; Abd Hamid A.R.; Syamsunur D.; Ng J.L.; Jusoh H.; Lehl H.K.; Abdullah N.F.; Hussin E.E.; Md Noh N.I.F.
• Format: Book chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Springer 2024
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85189145206&doi=10.1007%2f978-981-99-9848-7_38&partnerID=40&md5=b22204451dd3e15f89f66cd099a3d6b7

To reduce waste and develop sustainable building solutions, it is becoming more and more crucial to use alternative materials. This research sought to determine if egg trays might be used to modify cement bricks to enhance their qualities. The cellulose fibers in the paper egg tray, which are the main source of organic elements and are created from pulp, assist fill the gap left by the absence of cement in the mixture and may even enhance the thermal insulation capabilities of the bricks. Egg tray waste was added in varying proportions (20, 30, and 40%) to the cement mixture, and the resulting bricks were tested for compressive strength and water absorption at different curing periods (7, 14, and 28 days).In order to produce concrete with the necessary attributes, such as strength, durability, workability, and setting time, the proper amounts by 1:1:3 using mold 200 × 100 × 60 mm. The results showed that the addition of egg tray had a significant effect on the compressive strength and water absorption of the cement bricks. As the proportion of egg tray increased, both compressive strength and water absorption rates also increased. Incorporating egg tray waste as an addition to cement bricks offers an approach to waste disposal that is favorable to the environment. © The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2024.