Journal
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
Volume 10, Issue 20, Pages -Publisher
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/app10207279
Keywords
artificial algal reef; seabed silt; compressive strength; dissolution of nutrients; hydration products; environmental restoration
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- National Natural Science Foundation of China [41771544]
- Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities [2019ZRJC006]
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Large amounts of silt have been deposited on the seabed in China's coastal areas due to intensive coastal development and marine raft aquaculture, which are the main causes of local marine environmental disasters. In this study, seabed silt was tested as a potential raw material for artificial reefs. The silt was mixed with cement in four proportions to create concrete specimens for use in silt artificial reefs (SARs). The compressive strength development and nutrient dissolution were examined in the SAR specimens. The hydration products of the SAR paste were investigated through X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning election microscope (SEM), and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) techniques. The results showed that the compression strength of the SAR specimens was inversely proportional to their seabed silt content. The SAR specimens were able to continuously dissolve nitrogen-containing nutrients. The presence of Ca(OH)(2), commonly found in traditional concrete, was not detected, which may help improve the seaweed adhesion and biological effects of artificial reefs. The effective utilization of seabed silt could serve to restore and improve the marine ecological environment.
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