Self cleaning concrete

By : Under the Guidance :

A.Devendranath Dr.M.Jemimah Caemichael

N.Gnanaramya Assistant Professor
O.Punith Department of Civil Engg,
T.Vasu VLITS
 OVERVIEW

 Abstract
 Introduction
 Literature review
 Methodology
 Conclusion
 Reference
What is Self cleaning concrete ?

 Self cleaning concrete is an innovative construction material that

has been developed in the past decades providing the “self
cleaning ” ability of concrete surfaces , by retaining their light
colour for longer along with the property to “remove airborne
toxins” ,particularily nitrogen oxides .

Fig 1 :Air France Company Fig 2 : The Milan Expo

Concept :
Photo-Catalytic Self –Cleaning
Cycle :
Abstract :
Many studies have been carried out on the problems of civil engineering
with the change of human problems today and in the past. These studies
contributed to the development of concrete technology
 This article reviews the research published on self-cleaning concrete
and presents its role in reducing environmental pollution and its place in
future engineering studies
The development of self curing concrete has brought about the essential
need in place of water scarcity and also the application of
nanotechnology in concrete has added a new dimension to the efforts to
improve its properties.
Cont..
Nano materials, by virtue of their very small particle size can affect
the concrete properties by altering the micro structure.
In this project, an attempt is made to use the anatase based nano
titanium dioxide (Tio2) of size 15 nanometer (nm) was used to
improve the compressive strength

Representation of concrete in self-cleaning activity:

(a) ordinary concrete surface,
(b) ultrasmooth concrete surface
Objectives :

 Depollute air by means of oxidation of (common) inorganic

pollutants, such as nitrogen oxides (NOx)
Convert the pollutants to less harmful substances
 Improve building aesthetic durability through enhanced self-
cleaning properties of building facades
Reduce depletion of Ozone layer
Reduce corrosion and patch formation in the concrete
Introduction :
 Today, one of the most important negative effects of urbanization is the increase in environmental
pollution.
 With the increase of environmental pollution, the awareness of the people and society has been created
to protect the environment. The public's awareness of the need to protect the environment has deepened
and improved the work on new technologies used in civil engineering
 Researchers have carried out studies to prevent the appearance of bare concrete on the concrete
surface from being affected by environmental pollution, changing the colour of the concrete and getting
dirty.
 As a result of the studies, it has been observed that by joining the photocatalytic TiO2 concrete mixture,
the concrete does not lose its aesthetic properties, it is separated from the pollutants on its lifetime and
remains in the same color and texture.
 Nox(No2,No3..etc)are the main components of the air pollution that reacts with the building surfaces and
stain them. Self cleaning concrete prevents permanent adhesion of contaminants containing to the
surface and separates them
Literature Review :
The Jubilee Church (officially known as the Misericordia Church) in
Rome is the first building containing self-cleaning concrete [19,20]
They investigated how TiO2 dimensions used as photocatalysts of self-
cleaning concretes affected self cleaning performance in 2009.They
reported that samples containing micro sizes of TiO2 showed better
photocatalytic performance than samples containing nano sizes of TiO2
They produced samples containing 0%, 1%, 3% and 5% TiO2 for both
groups. In both groups, they performed better than the mortars in the
samples containing 5% TiO2 and cement past.
Methodology :

Collected raw materials such OPC, coarse aggregate and fine

aggregate and finding their physical properties (M25, mix design as
per IS-10262 2009)
Cont…

Make self cleaning concrete added with nano TiO2 and self cleaning concrete
added with polyethylene glycol(PEG 600)
The compressive strength of concrete cubes of size 150x 150x 150 mm were
tested at 28 days to obtain optimum of TiO2 and PEG
Cont….
Cont…..
Then required number of concrete cubes of size 150x 150x 150 mm was
prepared . The cubes were demoulded at 7th day and specimens were
immersed in NaCl & MgSO4 solution of 0.5M and 5%. The immersed
specimens were removed from the respective solutions at 28days. The
compressive strength of the immersed cubes were found after 24 hours.
The results were compare with corresponding control mix
Self cleaning action of concrete is studied on cubes with the help of RhB
solution (500ppm). After one day of curing, the concrete cubes are dipped
into RhB solution. Then the cubes are taken out and exposed to direct
sunlight to observe the self cleaning action. Photographs are taken at
different intervals and the self cleaning action is observed.
Compressive strength test :
The compressive test is carried out on specimens cubical or cylindrical
in shape. The cube specimen is of the size 150mm x 150mm x 150mm.
The test cube specimens are made as soon as practicable after mixing
and such a way as to produce full compaction of the concrete with
neither segregation nor excessive laitance.
The concrete is filled into mould in layers approximately 50mm deep.
The cubes are tested as per IS: 516-1979. The tests are done on an
electrohydraulically operated compression-testing machine and
compressive load is applied on opposite faces axially, slowly at the rate
of 140 MP a/minute. The compressive load is noted for the ultimate
failure.
Cont…

In this project the cement was partially replaced by Titanium oxide
in 3%, 4 % and 5% by weight of Cement. The Specimens were
casted and cured. The Compressive strength of Concrete was
determined as per Indian standard Specifications
Results :
Rhodamineb Dye Decolourization
test :
In this test the concrete containing TiO2 photo catalysts have been
evaluated based on decolourization under sun light, a standard test
for self cleaning cementious materials.
Experimental data are discussed in relation to dye decolourization
of 3%, 4% and 5% of TiO2 replaced concrete under sunlight.
On the surface of the casted concrete cubes 1ml of Rhoda mine
dye is dropped on each cube sample and placed under direct
sunlight and the results are recorded.
Results :
Conclusion:
A. The concrete in which cement is partially replaced by 3% of titanium
dioxide shows gradual increase in compressive strength.
B. Compressive strength of concrete sample with 3%, 4% and 5% of
titanium dioxide after 28 days curing is higher than the target mean
strength.
C. The decolourization test results show that decolourization increases
with increase in Titatinium dioxide
D. From above study it is concluded that the use of 3% of titanium
dioxide in concrete sample gives the maximum the strength,
decolourization and oxidation increases with increase in Titatinium
dioxide
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