The Impact of Concrete Carbon Fixation Technology on the Durability of Concrete Structure

Zijian Liu

doi:10.54691/cmsj1v07

Authors

Zijian Liu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54691/cmsj1v07

Keywords:

Concrete carbon fixation, durability, concrete structures.

Abstract

Researchers in the engineering field have developed a large number of new technologies and products to fix carbon dioxide at various stages of concrete structure construction to neutralize the large amount of carbon dioxide emitted by the cement manufacturing industry during the production process. This includes injecting carbon dioxide into freshly mixed concrete, using carbon dioxide gas to cure the concrete, and using carbon dioxide treatment to strengthen recycled aggregates. However, further research is needed to determine whether these concrete carbon sequestration technologies will have adverse effects on the durability of concrete structures. This article summarizes the current research status of various concrete carbon fixation technologies and analyzes the impact of their carbon fixation efficiency on carbonation durability life. It is pointed out that although concrete carbon sequestration technology currently has many positive effects on the durability of concrete structures, this is based on the premise of low carbon sequestration efficiency. With the improvement of carbon sequestration efficiency, its impact on the durability of concrete structures is negative and will increase with the increase of carbon sequestration efficiency.

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