Application of Hydroxyapatite (HAp) from Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) Scale Waste on the Mechanical Properties of Bio-Porcelain Tiles at Varying Concentrations

Proponent/s Name/s (Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial)

Renzo Y. Pulma, Adamson UniversityFollow
Sam Ien Bendo Ramos, Adamson UniversityFollow
Ma. Cielo Padilla Oria, Adamson UniversityFollow
Judier Adriane Carrera Manebo, Adamson UniversityFollow
Hailey Lorraine Mangalindan Chandler, Adamson UniversityFollow
Charles John Mercado Carmona, Adamson UniversityFollow
Timothy James Bandelaria Battad, Adamson UniversityFollow
Francis John Kenji Romero Garcia, Adamson UniversityFollow
Darius Paul Gonus Lising, Adamson UniversityFollow
Rhon Janver Domingo Bonifacio, Adamson UniversityFollow
Clarke Angelo Gonzaga Tuana, Adamson UniversityFollow
Ivan Kyle Batas Torio, Adamson UniversityFollow
Wayne Jazel Condrillon Cutab, Adamson UniversityFollow
June Ray O. Filler, Adamson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Paper Presentation

Research Advisor (Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial)

Filler, June Ray O.

Abstract/Executive Summary

The study explored the sustainable use of hydroxyapatite (HAp) from Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) scale waste as an additive in porcelain tile production, focusing on enhancing the mechanical properties while addressing environmental concerns. This study addresses environmental concerns related to improper waste disposal and seeks alternative sources of raw material additives for ceramics. The methods involved extracting HAp from Nile tilapia scales and mixing them into the porcelain tile mixture, including a negative control setup of 0% HAp, and experimental setups of 5% and 10% HAp. Tiles with 5% and 10% HAp demonstrated increased flexural strength (11.441 MPa and 11.446 MPa, respectively) compared to the negative control (9.716 MPa), indicating enhanced resistance to bending. Although compressive strength also increased, inconsistencies in sample uniformity impacted the tile performance. Thus, the findings highlighted the potential of HAp from biogenic sources in enhancing tile performance while repurposing waste for construction materials, offering insights for advancement in material science, and promoting environmentally sustainable solutions to improper waste disposal.

Keywords

durability; hydroxyapatite; Nile tilapia scales; porcelain tiles; properties