Análisis del ciclo de vida del mortero con adiciones de fibra de abacá tratada con hidróxido de sodio.

Abstract

The purpose of this investigation is to demonstrate the environmental performance of conventional mortars or mortars with added fibers, whether these are vegetable (abaca and sisal) or synthetic (PET), in the construction field through the correct LCA (life cycle analysis). It is important to mention that vegetable fibers had been previously treated with a 3% of sodium hydroxide NaOH. Also, cost analysis has been performed in all mortars previously mentioned, considering the kgCO2 eq per m3 of production. The comparative analysis shows the expected results, meaning that the reinforced mortar with abaca fibers treated with 3% sodium hydroxide NaOH has the lowest environmental impact compared to the others in terms of the environmental impact generated by the GWP category (Global Warming Potential) and at the lowest cost of production.