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Title The Use of Glass from Photovoltaic Panels at the End of Their Life Cycle in Cement Composites
ID_Doc 29662
Authors Mácalová, K; Václavík, V; Dvorsky, T; Figmig, R; Charvát, J; Lupták, M
Title The Use of Glass from Photovoltaic Panels at the End of Their Life Cycle in Cement Composites
Year 2021
Published Materials, 14.0, 21
DOI 10.3390/ma14216655
Abstract This article deals with the use of photovoltaic panels at the end of their life cycle in cement composites. Attention is focused on the properties of cement composite after 100% replacement of natural aggregate with recycled glass from photovoltaic panels. This goal of replacing natural filler sources with recycled glass is based on the updated policy of the Czech Republic concerning secondary raw materials for the period of 2019-2022, which aims to increase the self-sufficiency of the Czech Republic in raw materials by replacing primary sources with secondary raw materials. The policy also promotes the use of secondary raw materials as a tool to reduce the material and energy demands of industrial production and supports the innovations and development of a circular economy within business. The research has shown that it is possible to prepare cement composite based on recycled glass from solar panels, with compressive and flexural strength after 28 days exceeding 40 MPa and 4 MPa. Furthermore, a possible modification of the cement composite with different pigments has been confirmed, without disrupting the contact zone.
Author Keywords photovoltaic glass; recycling; cement; raw material policy; cement composite
Index Keywords Index Keywords
Document Type Other
Open Access Open Access
Source Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
EID WOS:000719529900001
WoS Category Chemistry, Physical; Materials Science, Multidisciplinary; Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering; Physics, Applied; Physics, Condensed Matter
Research Area Chemistry; Materials Science; Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering; Physics
PDF https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/14/21/6655/pdf?version=1636031560
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