Rubber Tiles Made from Secondary Raw Materials with Immobilized Titanium Dioxide as Passive Air Protection

Benjak, Paula; Radetić, Lucija; Tomaš, Marija; Brnardić, Ivan; Radetić, Benjamin; Špada, Vedrana; Grčić, Ivana

doi:10.3390/pr11010125

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“…Different types of mats are being produced for a wide range of applications, including animal stalls, fitness and sports, anti-fatigue, anti-vibration, etc. These mats are produced by mixing GTR with binders and pigments [80]. Typical GTR size ranges from 0.5 to 3.5 mm.…”

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Application of Waste Tire in Construction: A Road towards Sustainability and Circular Economy

Hassan,

Rodrigue

2024

Sustainability

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The global demand for rubber is on a steady rise, which is driven by the increasing production of automobiles and the growing need for industrial, medical, and household products. This surge in demand has led to a significant increase in rubber waste, posing a major global environmental challenge. End-of-life tire (ELT) is a primary source of rubber waste, having significant environmental hazards due to its massive stockpiles. While landfilling is a low-cost and easy-to-implement solution, it is now largely prohibited due to environmental concerns. Recently, ELT rubber waste has received considerable attention for its potential applications in civil engineering and construction. These applications not only enhance sustainability but also foster a circular economy between ELT rubber waste with the civil engineering and construction sectors. This review article presents a general overview of the recent research progress and challenges in the civil engineering applications of ELT rubber waste. It also discusses commercially available recycled rubber-based construction materials, their properties, testing standards, and certification. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first time such a discussion on commercial products has been presented, especially for civil engineering applications.

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Application of Waste Tire in Construction: A Road towards Sustainability and Circular Economy

Hassan,

Rodrigue

2024

Sustainability

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Application of Waste Tire in Construction: A Road Towards Sustainability and Circular Economy

Hassan,

Rodrigue

2024

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The global demand for rubber is on a steady rise, which is driven by the increasing production of automobiles and the growing need for industrial, medical, and household products. This surge in demand has led to a significant increase in rubber waste, posing a major global environmental challenge. End-of-life tire (ELT) is a primary source of rubber waste, which possesses significant environmental hazards due to its massive stockpiles. While landfilling is a low-cost and easy-to-implement solution, it is now largely prohibited due to environmental concerns. Recently, ELT rubber waste has garnered considerable attention for its potential applications in civil engineering and construction. These applications not only enhance sustainability but also foster a circular economy between ELT rubber waste and the civil engineering and construction sectors. This review article concentrates on the recent research progress and challenges in the civil engineering applications of ELT rubber waste. It also discusses commercially available recycled rubber-based construction materials, their properties, testing standards, and certification. To the best of the authors' knowledge, this is the first time such a discussion on commercial products has been presented.

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The Role of TiO2 during the Accelerated Aging of Recycled Rubber Tiles

Benjak,

Tomaš,

Ptiček Siročić

et al. 2024

Chemistry

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Titanium dioxide (TiO2) was added in different proportions as a filler to the mixture for the production of recycled rubber tiles in order to improve their existing properties. The mechanical properties of novel rubber tiles were analyzed in the context of abrasion resistance, maximum stress (TS), stress at break (TSb), deformation at break (Eb), and hardness. An optimal mixture composition was found comparing the obtained results of mechanical tests; successful improvement of abrasion by 22.1%, Eb by 10.46% and hardness by 17.65% was achieved. Finally, the characterization of the new rubber tile by SEM/EDS and FTIR analysis was carried out, along with the stability and environmental impact assessment based on the leaching test. The accelerated aging test was conducted using a solar simulator, after which the mechanical properties, SEM/EDS, FTIR, and leaching test were re-examined. The results after the accelerated aging test showed that tiles with the addition of TiO2 have better mechanical properties compared to the reference ones; TS improved by 85.71%, Eb by 75.53%, and hardness by 9.43%. Therefore, we concluded that TiO2 as a filler in interaction with rubber and polyurethane composites significantly contributed to the improvement of the existing rubber tile, and the achieved improvements are useful for the original application of these tiles, which is the protection from injuries on playgrounds and sports fields. Also, the improvement achieved extends the service life of this type of tile, which contributes to the quality of this type of material.

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Rubber Tiles Made from Secondary Raw Materials with Immobilized Titanium Dioxide as Passive Air Protection

Cited by 5 publications

References 38 publications

Application of Waste Tire in Construction: A Road towards Sustainability and Circular Economy

Application of Waste Tire in Construction: A Road towards Sustainability and Circular Economy

Application of Waste Tire in Construction: A Road Towards Sustainability and Circular Economy

The Role of TiO2 during the Accelerated Aging of Recycled Rubber Tiles

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