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Production of new concrete with leather tannery waste used as partial replacement of the natural sand

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Leather production is a technology that boosts the economy because of its versatility and durability. However, the wastes generated throughout the process are categorized as toxic due to the high chrome concentration. In this work, the effects caused by the incorporation of leather shavings (wet blue) on the mechanical and physical properties of the concrete composite and the possibility of neutralizing the chrome's toxicity are evaluated. Namely, the leather shavings partially replace natural aggregates. In order to characterize the mechanical, physical, and morphological properties of the concretes, 7, 14, and 28 days-aged samples were evaluated. A leaching test is also performed to determine the efficiency of chromium encapsulation in the cement matrix. The experiments present that the workability of concrete decreases as the leather shavings content increases. We add a superplasticizer additive was to make the concrete workable, but a decrement in the mechanical properties similar to the samples without additive, is noted. With respect to the physical properties, the reduction of water permeability indicates a more durable material. Experimental findings highlight the ability to use the concrete with leather shavings as an alternative construction material.

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  • Reuse of leather tannery waste “wet blue” as a partial replacement for natural sand was studied.

  • New concrete for sidewalk was produced.

  • Concrete with leather waste has a higher porosity and permeability, with lower compressive strength.

  • Utilization of leather waste meets Brazilian Standards for application as sidewalk.

  • Reuse of industrial waste reduces landfill disposal and the use of natural resources.

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The authors would to like to thank the support of “UNOESTE—Universidade do Oeste Paulista”, providing the Civil Engineering laboratory for the technological tests to be carried out, and Gabriel Mamoru Marques Shinohara of the Chemical Laboratory at “UNESP—Universidade Estadual Paulista” in Presidente Prudente for leaching tests. The concrete for application was financed by Curtume Touro LTDA of Presidente Prudente to manufacture the FCT Waste Laboratory's sidewalks—Presidente Prudente. This study was financed in part by the Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior—Brasil (CAPES) —Finance Code 001.

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    João C. S. Canhada, Gabriel M. M. Shinohara, Fernando Okimoto, Silvio R. Teixeira & Aldo E. Job

  2. University of Western São Paulo - UNOESTE, Presidente Prudente, SP, 19060-900, Brazil

    Fábio F. G. Paiva

  3. Rosana Experimental Campus - UNESP, SP, Rosana, SP, 19274-000, Brazil

    Carlos T. Hiranobe & Renivaldo J. Santos

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Canhada, J.C.S., Paiva, F.F.G., Shinohara, G.M.M. et al. Production of new concrete with leather tannery waste used as partial replacement of the natural sand. J Mater Cycles Waste Manag 25, 944–953 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10163-022-01586-4

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