A state-of-the-art review of polymers used in soil stabilization

J Huang, RB Kogbara, N Hariharan, EA Masad… - … and Building Materials, 2021 - Elsevier
This paper provides a review of the research on use of polymers for soil stabilization in
pavement and geotechnical engineering. First, the properties impacting the effectiveness of …

Application of steel slags, ferronickel slags, and copper mining waste as construction materials: A review

EO Kurniati, F Pederson, HJ Kim - Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 2023 - Elsevier
Concrete is the most produced construction material in the world and has a close tie to
carbon dioxide emissions. To reduce the gas pollution and resource drain of cement …

Modeling and optimization of fly ash–slag-based geopolymer using response surface method and its application in soft soil stabilization

K Chen, D Wu, Z Zhang, C Pan, X Shen, L Xia… - … and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
Quantitatively optimizing critical factors for geopolymer production and explaining the
interaction effects between each factor are significant for engineering applications. A three …

Recycling mine tailings as precursors for cementitious binders–Methods, challenges and future outlook

S Maruthupandian, A Chaliasou… - Construction and Building …, 2021 - Elsevier
Increase in demand for mineral commodities such as coal, copper, iron, aluminium, gold,
tungsten, zinc etc., has led to higher quantity of mineral waste produced such as solids …

Optimization of geotechnical characteristics of clayey soils using fly ash and granulated blast furnace slag-based geopolymer

E Hamed, A Demiröz - Construction and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
In this study, the effects of fly ash and granulated blast furnace slag based geopolymer on
the mechanical properties of high plasticity clayey soils were investigated. For this purpose …

Assessing the effect of lime-zeolite on geotechnical properties and microstructure of reconstituted clay used as a subgrade soil

A Khajeh, RJ Chenari, M Payan… - … of the Earth, Parts a/b/c, 2023 - Elsevier
This study investigates the replacement of conventional stabilizers with eco-friendly
alternatives, with a specific focus on enhancing pavement subgrade applications. This …

Synthesis and optimization of green one-part geopolymer from mine tailings and slag: Calcium carbide residue and soda residue as supplementary alkali sources

L Qing, L Xiaochang, L Chuanming, L Xianjun - Construction and Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
The use of mine tailings (MTs) as the precursor for producing geopolymers is an effective
way to reduce their storage and mitigate their negative effects on the environment. MTs were …

Utilization of glass powder and silica fume in sugarcane bagasse ash-based geopolymer for soil stabilization

SJ Ramezani, MM Toufigh, V Toufigh - Journal of Materials in Civil …, 2023 - ascelibrary.org
Geopolymers are considered a suitable alternative to portland cement due to their
appropriate mechanical properties, the capacity of by-product/waste consumption, and …

A novel study on hydro-mechanical characteristics of biopolymer-stabilized dune sand

M Khaleghi, M Heidarvand - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2023 - Elsevier
Dune sands have low shear strength due to weak particle structures and lack of bondings.
Environmental challenges, sandstorms for instance, can be occurred by the wind. Therefore …

Facile fabrication of next-generation sustainable brick and mortar through geopolymerization of construction debris

H Rahimpour, AB Amini, F Sharifi, A Fahmi… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
Waste from construction and demolition (also known as CDW) is one of the most harmful
environmental issues. This study's primary goal is to produce new mortar and brick materials …