Shrinkage mechanisms and shrinkage-mitigating strategies of alkali-activated slag composites: A critical review

B Zhang, H Zhu, Y Cheng, GF Huseien… - Construction and Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
Alkali-activated binders are considered as promising alternatives for ordinary Portland
cement (OPC) binders due to their positive environmental effects and excellent mechanical …

Slag uses in making an ecofriendly and sustainable concrete: A review

M Amran, G Murali, NHA Khalid, R Fediuk… - … and Building Materials, 2021 - Elsevier
A single ton of ordinary Portland cement (OPC) demands around 4.0 G Joule energy and
creates about a ton of CO 2 emission. As part of our effort to preserve the environment, the …

Materials for production of high and ultra-high performance concrete: Review and perspective of possible novel materials

MT Marvila, ARG de Azevedo, PR de Matos… - Materials, 2021 - mdpi.com
This review article proposes the identification and basic concepts of materials that might be
used for the production of high-performance concrete (HPC) and ultra-high-performance …

[HTML][HTML] A critical review on application of alkali activated slag as a sustainable composite binder

P Awoyera, A Adesina - Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2019 - Elsevier
A state-of-the-art review of advances in alkali activated slag (AAS) with respect to its
behaviour is presented. The need for sustainable development of AAS, and factors that …

Effects of activator properties and GGBFS/FA ratio on the structural build-up and rheology of AAC

X Dai, S Aydın, MY Yardımcı, K Lesage… - Cement and Concrete …, 2020 - Elsevier
The effects of ground granulated blast furnace slag/fly ash (GGBFS/FA) ratio, mass ratio of
SiO 2 to Na 2 O (M s) of activator solution and sodium silicate dosage on structural build-up …

[HTML][HTML] Mechanisms of autogenous shrinkage of alkali-activated slag and fly ash pastes

Z Li, T Lu, X Liang, H Dong, G Ye - Cement and Concrete Research, 2020 - Elsevier
This study aims to provide a better understanding of the autogenous shrinkage of slag and
fly ash-based alkali-activated materials (AAMs) cured at ambient temperature. The main …

Influence of precursor materials and molar ratios on normal, high, and ultra-high performance geopolymer concrete–A state of art review

B Swathi, R Vidjeapriya - Construction and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
Nowadays, it becomes mandatory to create sustained nature to protect the environment. The
construction industry is a vast area where many innovative ideas are adopted to maintain …

Reaction kinetics, gel character and strength of ambient temperature cured alkali activated slag–fly ash blends

X Gao, QL Yu, HJH Brouwers - Construction and Building Materials, 2015 - Elsevier
Room temperature cured alkali activated slag/fly ash blends have shown their advantages in
field applications. Given that alkali activated materials are extraordinarily sensitive to the …

A comprehensive overview about the influence of different additives on the properties of alkali-activated slag–A guide for Civil Engineer

AM Rashad - Construction and building materials, 2013 - Elsevier
The development of new binders, as an alternative to Portland cement (PC), by alkaline
activation, is a current researchers interest. Alkali-activated slag (AAS) binder is obtained by …

A comprehensive overview about the influence of different admixtures and additives on the properties of alkali-activated fly ash

AM Rashad - Materials & Design, 2014 - Elsevier
The development of new binders, as an alternative to Portland cement (PC), by alkaline
activation, is a current researchers interest. Alkali-activated fly ash (AAFA) binder is obtained …