Snapshot on 3D Printing with Alternative Binders and Materials (2024-08)¶

Earth, Geopolymers, Gypsum and Low-Carbon Concrete

10.1016/j.cemconres.2024.107651

Perrot Arnaud, Jacquet Yohan, Caron Jean-François, Mesnil Romain, Ducoulombier Nicolas, de Bono Victor, Sanjayan Jay, Kloft Harald, Gosslar Joschua, Muthukrishnan Shravan, Mechtcherine Viktor, Wangler Timothy, Provis John, Dörfler Kathrin, Krakovská Ema, Roussel Nicolas, Keita Emmanuel
Journal Article - Cement and Concrete Research, Vol. 185, No. 107651

Abstract

The rapid development of 3D concrete printing now offers mechanical efficiency and freedom to push the limits of construction design. The digital manufacturing process holds potential for reducing carbon footprints through design optimization. Printable concrete, which is a mix of cement (based on ordinary Portland cement), aggregates, and admixtures, is attractive due to widespread and cost-effective constituents. However, many common formulations omit gravel, requiring higher cement paste volumes and inducing significant embodied carbon. Assessing the potential of low-carbon cements like Limestone Calcined Clay Cement (LC3), calcium aluminate cement (CAC), or magnesium-based cement for 3D printing is a current challenge that can address this issue. Tailoring these construction materials to printing applications and environmental needs now drives scientific exploration. This paper comprehensively reviews alternative materials and binders such as earthen materials, geopolymers, low carbon binders or gypsum-based materials, addressing fresh and hardened properties, developed digital processes, targeted applications, and discussing advantages and drawbacks of each alternative.

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BibTeX

@article{perr_jacq_caro_mesn.2024.So3PwABaM,
  author            = "Arnaud Perrot and Yohan Jacquet and Jean-François Caron and Romain Mesnil and Nicolas Ducoulombier and Victor de Bono and Jay Gnananandan Sanjayan and Harald Kloft and Joschua Gosslar and Shravan Muthukrishnan and Viktor Mechtcherine and Timothy Paul Wangler and John Lloyd Provis and Kathrin Dörfler and Ema Krakovská and Nicolas Roussel and Emmanuel Keita",
  title             = "Snapshot on 3D Printing with Alternative Binders and Materials: Earth, Geopolymers, Gypsum and Low-Carbon Concrete",
  doi               = "10.1016/j.cemconres.2024.107651",
  year              = "2024",
  journal           = "Cement and Concrete Research",
  volume            = "185",
  pages             = "107651",
}

Formatted Citation

IEEE

A. Perrot, “Snapshot on 3D Printing with Alternative Binders and Materials: Earth, Geopolymers, Gypsum and Low-Carbon Concrete”, Cement and Concrete Research, vol. 185, p. 107651, 2024, doi: 10.1016/j.cemconres.2024.107651.

CMOS

Perrot, Arnaud, Yohan Jacquet, Jean-François Caron, Romain Mesnil, Nicolas Ducoulombier, Victor de Bono, Jay Gnananandan Sanjayan, et al.. “Snapshot on 3D Printing with Alternative Binders and Materials: Earth, Geopolymers, Gypsum and Low-Carbon Concrete”. Cement and Concrete Research 185 (2024): 107651. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconres.2024.107651.