Study on Light Emitting Concrete

Background: The traditional concrete utilized in the construction industry is greyish in color and quite dense. The concrete's tremendous density prevents light from passing through it. Hence, the concrete is an opaque material. In this regard, it has been determined that the brightness property of concrete can be achieved by altering the cement property. The brightness quality of the cement will be enhanced by the addition of photoluminescent chemical compounds.

Aim: This study presents an investigation of the luminescent property of the concrete by modifying the property of the cement.

Methods: The photoluminescent pigments used in the project is a sulphide powder which belongs to a rare alkaline processed material from lanthanide series. These elements are also proven to be inert and causes minimal harm to the environment.

Results and Discussion: The studies also show that luminous concrete has significant compressive strength, just like traditional concrete. The emergence of photoluminescent concrete has the ability to create a spectacular change in the field of construction and architecture. It is not only meant for these instances it can also be used to improve the ambience thereby reducing the cost of electricity used for decorations.

Conclusion: This study builds on two existing areas of research in order to investigate new concrete materials. These materials have extensional applications to concrete exterior building walls, pedestrian safety infrastructure, and any number of other design applications where light emission is desired. In the future, a material like this may have the ability to reduce artificial light inside buildings while simultaneously providing aesthetic design appeal to interior fixtures and building elements. As a result, the concept of photoluminescent concrete has the potential to bring about significant change in the building industry.