Scientists have found an unexpected solution: The tobacco button can be processed into strong materials to build sugar.
The team of international researchers from Granada University (Spain) and the University of Bologna (Italy), with the support of the Chinese government, has developed a way to turn waste from tobacco – especially from the way to enrich the fiber components – into special construction particles. The main factor is Fisher -Trowsha wax, used as a binder.
The process begins by removing ashes from cigarette butts, then cellulose and plastic (mainly pla) remains. All this is crushed, mixed with wax and turns into small particles. When heated as part of asphalt, melting wax, releasing fibers to increase sugar intensity.
The result is strong and flexible asphalt.
The tests performed in the laboratory of the Labic.ugr stable construction material show that asphalt with the addition of such particles from cigarettes not only resisted cracks better but also withstand temperature changes and transport. Moreover, technology allows:
Energy saving (by reducing production temperature),
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions,
Increase the proportion of processed materials on the road surface.
This approach is a great example of how toxic debris can obtain useful and durable materials. It helps reduce pollution and at the same time make the sugar stronger and more environmentally friendly.
