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Integrating Fly Ash into High-Temperature Ceramic Glazes: Achieving Sustainability, Cost-Effectiveness, and Aesthetic Appeal

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  • Yixuan Du

    (School of Design & Arts, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
    Tangshan Research Institute, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China)

  • Minxuan Chen

    (School of Design & Arts, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China)

  • Kaibao Wang

    (The Future Laboratory, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100190, China)

  • Tianyu Wang

    (School of Design & Arts, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China)

  • Legeng Wang

    (School of Design & Arts, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China)

Abstract

Industrial solid waste fly ash has been widely applied in various fields as a resource for waste repurposing. The use of fly ash can significantly reduce production costs and at the same time reduce environmental pollution to achieve sustainability. This study explores the feasibility of using fly ash as a raw material to formulate high-temperature ceramic glazes, examining the composition, surface phases, and texture patterns of the resultant glazes. This study systematically assesses the impact of formulation modifications on glazing qualities by XRF, XRD, and SEM testing methods. The results show that 1. in high-temperature glazes, the element that determines the degree of transparency in the surface phase is the Ti content; 2. Zinc and Ferrum are important factors that can fine-tune the color shade and crystal mention; and 3. controlling the fly ash content in the glaze can change its color and texture. The novelty of this paper lies in utilizing fly ash to create high-performance, high-value-added ceramic products that feature unique aesthetics and artistic effects. In the future, we can investigate the influence of fly ash on glaze coloration, and the formation of different texture effects, as well as achieve specific color mixing.

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  • Yixuan Du & Minxuan Chen & Kaibao Wang & Tianyu Wang & Legeng Wang, 2025. "Integrating Fly Ash into High-Temperature Ceramic Glazes: Achieving Sustainability, Cost-Effectiveness, and Aesthetic Appeal," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 17(17), pages 1-12, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:17:y:2025:i:17:p:8017-:d:1743310
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    1. Amanda Qinisile Vilakazi & Sehliselo Ndlovu & Liberty Chipise & Alan Shemi, 2022. "The Recycling of Coal Fly Ash: A Review on Sustainable Developments and Economic Considerations," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(4), pages 1-32, February.
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