A Study on the Bioreceptivity of Cement Composites for Living Concrete Panels

Abstract

In this study, bioreceptivity was assessed according to three levels of binder to control the quality of cement composites for living concrete panels. Depending on the binder, the effects of a foaming agent, a super absorbent polymer, and additional water on bioreceptivity were investigated. The change in pH was not significant as a result of the bioreceptivity evaluation, and recent studies have shown that mixing the superabsorbent polymer with water can increase moisture retention. The optimal amount of the appropriate super absorbent polymer was 0.5 percent or less at a level that satisfied the desired performance. Furthermore, the foaming ingredient was mixed in a way that it created open pores rather than closed pores. As a result, the entrance of moisture from the outside has been determined to be simple. It was able to establish an environment conducive to the easy attachment of organisms by producing a rather rough surface with pores.