New types of highly chemically resistant coating systems, primarily designed for concrete and metal substrates are designed and experimentally verified within the diploma thesis. Secondary raw materials, including solidified hazardous waste, are used as microfillers. The developed coating system is solved in two quality levels – PREMIUM and ECOLOGY. The level of PREMIUM is mainly designed for environments where extreme chemical stress is occurring. The polymer coating systém ECOLOGY can be used in environments where aggressive chemical media also act, however the ecological foot of the input raw materials is most important. The diploma thesis is dealing with current issues in the practice and it is the part of the research project.

The diploma thesis deals with the development of special protective materials for hygienically clean plants. The main aim of the thesis is to develop a special protective material on a polymer base usable for hygienically clean industrial plants in two quality levels (economy and premium). The first of the developed polymer protective materials is physiologically harmless (economy) – suitable for contact with eatables. Second, premium material is antibacterial, especially suitable as a floor coating in hospitals, kitchens, sanitary facilities, schools and kindergarten etc. A partial aim is the replacement currently used primary raw materials as fillers by suitable secondary raw material.

This paper reports the development of an Alkali Activated Binder (AAB) with an emphasis on the performance and the durability of the AAB-matrix. For the development of the matrix, the reactive components granulated slag and coal fly ash were used, which were alkali activated with a mixture of sodium hydroxide (2 - 10 mol/l) and aqueous sodium silicate solution (SiO2/Na2O molar ratio: 2.1) at ambient temperature. A sodium hydroxide concentration of 5.5 mol/l revealed the best compromise between setting time and mechanical strengths of the AAB. With this sodium hydroxide concentration, the compressive and the 3-point bending tensile strength of the hardened AAB were 53.4 and 5.5 MPa respectively after 14 days. As a result of the investigation of the acid resistance, the AAB-matrix showed a very high acid resistance in comparison to ordinary Portland cement concrete. In addition, the AAB had a high frost resistance, which had been validated by the capillary suction, internal damage and freeze thaw test with a relative dynamic E-Modulus of 93% and a total amount of scaled material of 30 g/m2 after 28 freeze-thaw cycles (exposure class: XF3).

Influence of atmospheric and chemical environments on metal products leads usually to the corrosion damage. This master´s thesis deals with way to protect metals from corrosion, especially by polysiloxane coatings in combination with coatings containing zinc. Corrosion resistance of created coatings systems is tested by laboratory accelerated tests in corrosion chamber, where the natural atmospheric conditions are simulated. Chemical resistance in selected environments is verified by drop test. Quality characteristics coatings – thickness, adhesion to the underlying material, hardness and stability of the coating colour and gloss are evaluated too.

L'isolation thermique est essentielle dans de nombreux types de MEMS (micro-systèmes électro-mécaniques). Selon le type de dispositif, l'isolation permet de réduire la consommation d'énergie, diminuer le temps de réponse, ou augmenter sa sensibilité. Les matériaux d'isolation thermique actuellement disponibles sont difficiles à intégrer en couche épaisse dans des dispositifs en silicium. À cause de cela, l'approche la plus utilisée pour l'isolation est d'intégrer les zones à isoler sur des membranes minces (~ 1 µm). Cela assure une bonne isolation, mais est restrictif pour la conception du dispositif et la fragilité des membranes complique la fabrication et l'utilisation de celui-ci. Le silicium poreux est facile à intégrer puisqu'il est fabriqué par gravure électrochimique de substrats de Si cristallin. On peut aisément fabriquer des couches épaisses (100 µm) et sa conductivité thermique est 2-3 ordres de grandeur plus faible que celle du Si massif. Par contre sa porosité cause des problèmes : mauvaise résistance chimique, structure instable au-delà de 400°C, et tenue mécanique réduite. La facilité d'intégration des semiconducteurs poreux est un atout majeur, et nous visons donc de réduire les désavantages de ces matériaux afin de favoriser leur intégration dans des dispositifs en silicium. La première approche qui a été développée consiste à amorphiser le Si poreux en l'irradiant avec des ions à haute énergie (uranium, 110 MeV). Nous avons montré que l'amorphisation, même partielle, du Si poreux entraîne une diminution de sa conductivité thermique, sans endommager sa structure poreuse. On peut atteindre ainsi une réduction de conductivité thermique jusqu’à un facteur de trois. La seconde approche est de développer un nouveau matériau. Le SiC poreux a été choisi, puisque le SiC massif a des propriétés physiques exceptionnelles et supérieures à celles du silicium. Nous avons mené une étude systématique de la porosification du SiC en fonction de la concentration en HF et le courant, ce qui nous a permis de fabriquer des couches poreuses uniformes d’une épaisseur d’environ 100 µm. Nous avons implémenté un banc de mesure de la conductivité thermique par la méthode « 3 oméga » et l'avons utilisé pour mesurer la conductivité thermique du SiC poreux. Nos résultats montrent que la conductivité thermique du SiC poreux est environ deux ordres de grandeur plus faible que celle du SiC massif. Nous avons aussi montré que le SiC poreux est résistant à tous les produits chimiques typiquement utilisés en microfabrication et est stable jusqu'à au moins 1000°C. / Thermal insulation is essential in several types of MEMS (Micro electro mechanical systems). Depending on the device, insulation can reduce the device’s power consumption, decrease its response time, or increase its sensitivity. Existing thermal insulation materials are difficult to integrate as thick layers in silicon-based devices. Because of this, the most commonly used approach is to integrate the areas requiring insulation on thin membranes. This provides effective insulation, but restricts the design of the device and the membrane’s fragility makes the device’s fabrication and use more complicated. Poreux silicon is easy to integrate as it is made by electrochemical etching of crystalline silicon substrates. 100 µm thick layers can easily be fabricated and its thermal conductivity is 2-3 orders of magnitude lower than that of bulk silicon. However, its porosity causes other problems : low chemical resistance, its structure is unstable above 400°C, and reduced mechanical stability. The ease of integration of porous semiconductors remains a major advantage, so we aim to reduce the disadvantages of these materials in order to help their integration in microfabricated devices. The first approach we developed was to amorphise porous Si by irradiating it with heavy ions. We have shown that amorphisation of porous Si, even partial, causes a reduction of its thermal conductivity without damaging its porous structure. In this way a reduction in thermal conductivity by up to a factor of three can be achieved. The second approach was to develop a new material. Porous SiC was chosen, as bulk SiC has exceptional physical properties which are superior to those of silicon. We carried out a systematic study of the porosification process of SiC versus HF concentration and current, which enabled us to make thick (100 µm) and uniform layers. We have implemented a system for measuring thermal conductivity using the “3 omega” technique and used it to measure the thermal conductivity of porous SiC. Our results show that the thermal conductivity of porous SiC is about two orders of magnitude lower than that of bulk SiC. We have also shown that porous SiC is resistant to all chemical commonly used in microfabrication, and is stable up to at least 1000°C.

Les bassins d’infiltration font partie intégrante des techniques alternatives de gestion des eaux pluviales en milieu urbain. Néanmoins, la potentialité de transfert de polluants vers la nappe est accrue en cas d’écoulements préférentiels dans les sols sous-jacents. Une bonne compréhension du couplage entre processus d’écoulements préférentiels en zone vadose et mécanismes géochimiques est requise. Cette thèse s’inscrit dans le cadre du suivi d’un bassin d’infiltration depuis plusieurs dizaines d’années de fonctionnement. Le site d’étude est situé sur le dépôt fluvioglaciaire hétérogène couvrant une grande partie de la région lyonnaise. Des auscultations sur une fosse sous le bassin (section 13.5m*2.5m) ont mis en évidence une régionalisation particulière de la pollution dans le sol. Cette étude s’appuie sur une étude numérique visant à identifier l’origine de la régionalisation des polluants et à la relier aux écoulements préférentiels résultant des hétérogénéités lithologiques. En amont de l’étude numérique, les lithofaciès sont complètement caractérisés aux regards de leurs propriétés hydrodynamiques, hydrodispersives et géochimiques. La modélisation numérique permet de souligner l’établissement de cheminements préférentiels en lien avec le contraste de propriétés hydrodynamiques, notamment lorsque de faibles débits sont appliqués en surface. Le rôle de chaque lithofaciès et de l’architecture du dépôt (stratification et inclusions) est clairement identifié. Les répercussions de tels écoulements sur les transferts non réactifs sont ensuite investiguées en combinant l’influence des écoulements préférentiels et le fractionnement de l’eau en fractions mobile et immobile résultant de l’hétérogénéité intrinsèque au sein de chaque lithofaciès. Enfin, ces processus physiques sont couplés à la réactivité géochimique pour le cas d’un polluant modèle (le cuivre) en prenant en compte la réactivité différentielle des lithofaciès. Ces résultats permettent de générer un modèle conceptuel d’écoulements préférentiels et de transfert de masse en milieu fortement hétérogène. / An infiltration basin is a stormwater best management practice (BMP) designed to infiltrate runoff volumes in urban areas. Nevertheless, preferential flow paths in the underlying soil may cause rapid migration of pollutants, thus contributing to groundwater contamination. Understanding the coupling between preferential flow processes in the vadose zone and geochemical mechanisms is then required. This thesis is a part of the follow-up of an infiltration basin for several decades of exploitation. The study site was settled over a highly heterogeneous glaciofluvial deposit covering much of the Lyon region. The investigation of an excavated section of the basin (13.5m long and 2.5m deep) pointed out a specific regionalization of pollution in the soil. This research is based on a numerical study to identify the origin of such a pollutant pattern and link this with preferential flow resulting from lithological heterogeneities. Different lithofacies were fully characterized regarding their hydraulic, hydrodispersive and geochemical properties. The numerical study proves that the high contrast in hydraulic properties triggers the establishment of preferential flow (capillary barriers and funneled flow). Preferential flow develops mainly for low initial water contents and low fluxes imposed at surface. The role of each lithofacies and architecture of deposit (stratification and inclusions) is clearly identified. The impact of such flows on non-reactive transfers is then investigated by combining the influence of preferential flow and pore water fractionation info into mobile and immobile fractions, resulting from the intrinsic heterogeneity within each lithofacies. Finally, these physical processes are coupled to the geochemical reactivity for a pollutant model (copper), taking into account the differential reactivity of lithofacies. These results generate a conceptual model of preferential flow and mass transfer in strongly heterogeneous media.

ABSTRACT This thesis deals with the development of silicate based reverse grouts for the purpose of rehabilitation of sewers. The work also examines the possibility of substitution of basic input raw materials with secondary raw materials, meaning replacements of both filler components and binder components. As secondary raw materials, we refer to wastes from the production process which, after the necessary treatment, are used in another production. The development and experimental verification of the functionality of the developed grout was focused mainly on the use of secondary raw materials as much as possible, while maintaining or even improving its physical and mechanical properties. Based on the results of the work, it can be stated that with a 100% replacement rate of filler components in combination with 20% replacement rate of binder components, it is possible to largely maintain the properties of the material, or even optimize them. The results of the thesis also point to the possibility of reducing the economic and environmental demands of production of building materials.

The topic of this master's thesis is the development of composite materials based on inorganic binders for use in extreme conditions. It means especially geopolymeric or alkali activated materials (AAM) based composites. The theoretical part of this thesis summarizes knowledges about the development and use of alkali-activated materials, their structure and mechanisms of their formation. It also deals with the applicable raw materials for AAM and their exciters, which are in particular water glass and sodium hydroxide. There also have been a summary of the effects of high temperatures and chemicals on the mechanical properties of AAM and the requirements of standard EN 1504-3 for repairing materials. The task of the practical part was to develop a repair mortar for concrete structures based on AAM so that its production was as simple as possible, ie one-component materials. Gradually six recipes have been develeoped. Test specimens made from these recipes have been putted to selected tests according to the requirements of ČSN EN 1504-3.

The doctoral thesis deals with finding the use of some waste and secondary raw materials in the production of special polymer remediation materials for concrete, which could be applied even in constructions, where extreme mechanical and chemical load is occurred. The aim of this doctoral thesis is experimental examination of the possibility of using selected types of waste, including hazardous waste which represent the highest risk to environment, and secondary raw materials as a substitute for the currently used primary fillers in order to reduce the ecological footprint of the product itself. Some types of secondary raw materials, such as filter fly ash contaminated by flue gas denitrification process, are no longer used as a concrete admixture or partial cement substitution due to unwanted release of toxic ammonia (NH3). Mainly for this reason, the thesis deals with the progressive utilization of such types of secondary raw materials as well as with another currently unused waste into polymeric patching, grouting and anchoring materials while preserving or improving the final properties compared to reference materials using only primary raw materials. The result of this thesis is to find out suitable formulations for efficient preparation of special polymeric remediation materials for concrete containing waste and secondary raw materials as fillers. The partial aim of the thesis and a the scientific contribution is an observation of the developed materials internal structure using a modern device, CT tomography, an influence of the filler type on the long-term durability, and last but not least the observation of the rate of pollutants incorporation, found in hazardous waste, into the polymeric matric with the aid of EDX and FTIR analysis.