Alkali-activated materials (AAMs) are increasingly attracting attention as a promising
sustainable alternative to Portland cement-based materials. This study presents the key …

In this study, barium slag (BS) was utilized as a supplementary cementitious material (SCM)
to improve the chloride-binding ability of cement pastes. Hardened paste specimens with 0 …

Concrete has great potential for local applications as a building material. Utilization of
lithium slag in concrete can effectively and quickly solve its stacking problem. In this study …

In this study, several tests for supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) were evaluated
to find the best methods to rapidly screen out inert materials, measure overall reactivity, and …

The availability of fly ash for concrete has decreased due to the shutdowns of coal-fired
power plants. Alternatives to conventional fly ash are needed to ensure sustainable and …

Sodium silicate activators derived from silica-rich wastes have attracted increasing attention
owing to their promotion on the sustainable production and development of alkali-activated …

The ASTM C311 strength activity index test is a potentially flawed test because inert
materials are known to be able to pass the test. The early age of testing, low fly ash …

Non-exhaust emissions are now recognized as a significant source of atmospheric
particulate matter and the trend towards a reduction of conventionally fueled internal …

Elemental composition and heating value are essential properties of residual wastes (RW)
for its energy utilization. This paper proposed a highly efficient approach to distinguish …

Determining thermochemical properties and eliminating inorganic components of municipal
solid waste (MSW) are crucial to its thermochemical treatment. Traditional characterization …