Scallop shells (Pectinidae) as a mixed aggregate in making ceramic tiles / by Sam Beatriz Amely D. Estoce, Jelyan Castine P. Niones, Jazia Fayen S. Roxas, Francesca Elliana J. Tanchuan, & Luke Alvin C. Suficiencia.

The purpose of this study aimed to scrutinize the use of grinded scallop shells in making standard ceramic tiles more durable. Clay, sand, talc, and cement are the components of a standard ceramic tile. In adding scallop shells as an aggregate, the researchers helped to propose an eco-friendly manner through giving purpose to materials that are considered as global waste and as well as improve the standard ceramic tiles. This has been done through grinding scallop shells that have been used as an aggregate in different treatments, A and B, which had 100 and 150 grams respectively. Through intensive research and experimentation, it is within the researcher's interest to determine the amount of grinded scallop shells in grams that shall be added to the mixture of ceramic tiles in order for it to be more durable. With scallop shells being commercial waste, this material is foreseen to be the best fit in enhancing standard ceramic tiles as it carries on the properties that are needed to make stronger and much more resistant ceramic tiles. Furthermore, results show that it is indeed effective to add scallop shells in the mixture of ceramic tiles. A concentration of Treatment B (150g scallop shells) showed the most effective results. In accordance with this research, the researchers have recommended experimenting with a larger quantity of scallop shells for much more accurate results.

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