Influence of Nanosilica on Properties of Green Cementitious Composites Filled with Waste Sulfite Pulp Fiber and Aminosilane

Developments in the field of green cement-based products are characterized as an important approach to sustainable development and are being devoted much attention by the construction industry. Numerous types of materials are utilized; however, based on other published studies, the use of waste material as a filler normally deteriorates the performance of cementitious products. Appropriate additives thus need to be employed to improve the performances and properties of green products. As a consequence, the aim of this study has been to investigate the properties of a novel green cement-based composite-a hybrid system composed of cement, waste natural fiber, silica nano-particles, and aminosilane. Experiments were performed to assess the physical properties (density and flowability), mechanical properties (compressive strength and bending performance), and microstructural properties (as determined by scanning electron microscopy) of the cement sheets. The results demonstrated an improvement in the mechanical and microstructural properties of green cement-based composites by using this hybrid system.