Uso de un disolvente natural D-limoneno en la obtención de Poliestireno líquido para estabilizar bloques de tierra para uso en construcción

Abstract

Abstract: This project aims to recycle and reuse materials such as citrus peels, polystyrene and adobe, giving them a new purpose to reduce pollution and waste. Through transformation and utilization processes, the aim is to minimize the environmental impact and promote sustainable alternatives in construction. (OpenAI, 2021) For the development of the adobes, a detailed investigation was carried out on the properties and characteristics of each material, in order to evaluate its contribution in the proposed tests. D-limonene was obtained from citrus peels using the steam drag process. At the same time, the polystyrene was crushed to reduce its size and subsequently mixed with D-limonene, thus obtaining liquid polystyrene. Finally, this compound was incorporated into the adobe mixture, kneading it manually to achieve adequate compaction. (OpenAI, 2021) This thesis analyzes the influence of the resulting material on the strength and flexibility of the stabilized adobe, with the purpose of evaluating its viability in construction applications (OpenAI, 2021). Through experimental tests, the observed behaviors will be documented, providing well-founded conclusions and images that demonstrate the results obtained. Keywords: D-