Keywords: silica

Rheological properties and structure formation of a mineral suspension with a complex organic and mineral additive

https://doi.org/10.58224/2619-0575-2024-7-4-48-63
Abstract
This work is aimed at studying the rheological properties and processes of structure formation in highly concentrated mineral suspensions modified with a complex organic and mineral additive based on a fluoroglu-cinifurfural oligomer and nanodiamond silicon dioxide particles.
Methods. The distribution of silicon dioxide particles and their modal size in additives were determined by laser light diffraction on the Mastersizer 3000 device and by dynamic light scattering on the Microtrac S3500 device. The rheological properties of the suspensions were determined using a coaxial cylindrical rotary viscometer of the gearless type “Rheotest-2.1”. The setting time and structure formation of the cement dough were evaluated on a Vika device. The plastic strength of the cement dough was determined using a conical Rebinder plastometer. The compressive strength of cement stone was determined using an automatic hydraulic press “PGM-100MG4”.
Conclusions. It has been established that a complex organic and mineral additive reduces the limiting dynamic shear stresses of mineral mixtures, reduces the plastic strength of mixtures in the initial period and shortens the setting time, providing a balance between deceleration and strength development due to the directional formation of consolidated supramolecular calcium silicate structures that structure the cement matrix. It was found that sili-con dioxide nanoparticles, which are part of a complex organic and mineral additive, do not affect the rheological properties of the system in the initial period, unlike Aerosil particles, which increase the limiting dynamic shear stress of the mixture, due to the high particle dispersion.
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Study of sorption properties of silicon dioxide based on overburden rocks for the extraction of dyes from wastewaters

https://doi.org/10.58224/2619-0575-2024-7-2-26-42
Abstract
The article presents the results of a study of the sorption properties of silicon dioxide obtained from overburden rocks for use in the removal of methylene blue, an organic cationic thizian dye, from aqueous solutions. The aim of the study was to evaluate the sorption properties of silica and its efficiency in the removal of methylene blue from aqueous solutions. Experimental data showed that the sorption efficiency depends on temperature, pH and stirring speed. It was found that increasing pH and stirring speed promotes sorption enhancement, while increasing temperature decreases sorption efficiency. In addition, the possibility of regeneration of silica after sorption was investigated and it was shown that its sorption properties are practically unchanged after several cycles of use. The maximum sorption capacity was 515.9 μmol/g. In a previously published paper, under standard conditions, the maximum sorption capacity was 438.22 μmol/g. The results emphasize the potential of silica as an effective and sustainable sorbent for the removal of organic dyes from wastewater. Thus, silica can be recommended for multiple use in wastewater treatment processes due to its high thermal stability and durability.
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