article · ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering
The urban heat island effect has become a critical issue in urban areas, intensifying heat-related problems and increasing energy consumption. A sustainable cement formulation that combines ordinary Portland cement (OPC) with a carbonated aggregate derived from Periwinkle shell powder for the development of an efficient cool material is presented. Through a carbonation process, the aggregate undergoes a transformation, capturing carbon dioxide (CO<sub>2</sub>) and converting it into calcite. The resulting cement mixture exhibits high solar reflective properties, making it a potential candidate for cool pavement and roof applications. In this study, the raw materials, including the Periwinkle shell powder, were characterized, and the carbonation process was evaluated to quantify the CO<sub>2</sub> capture efficiency. Additionally, a real test of the efficiency of this new cement on a roof demonstrated that the material achieved a significant cooling effect, being 6 °C cooler than that with standard OPC at the peak of solar radiation.
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DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.3c05817
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