Effects of the curing regime, acid exposure, alkaline activator dosage, and precursor content on the strength development of mortar with alkali-activated slag and fly …

OA Mohamed - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
Reductions of green gas emissions and the reuse/recycling of industrial byproducts are
important for the mitigation of the environmental impact of the construction industry. The …

The obstacles to a broader application of alkali-activated binders as a sustainable alternative—a review

A Dacić, K Kopecskó, O Fenyvesi, I Merta - Materials, 2023 - mdpi.com
This paper aims to raise awareness regarding the obstacles limiting alkali-activated
binders'(AABs) application as a sustainable solution in the construction industry. Such an …

Mechanical properties of fly ash-slag based geopolymer for repair of road subgrade diseases

J Li, X Dang, J Zhang, P Yi, Y Li - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
Fly ash-slag-based geopolymer is a grouting material with good fluidity and excellent
mechanical and eco-friendly properties. The geopolymer can react chemically with the inert …

Preliminary investigation of geopolymer foams as coating materials

K Kaczmarski, K Pławecka, B Kozub, P Bazan… - Applied Sciences, 2022 - mdpi.com
Various types of coatings are applied to the surface of an object or substrate to improve
surface properties or extend service life, which in turn is associated with cost reductions. The …

[HTML][HTML] Microstructure and mechanical properties of geopolymers utilizing excavated soils, metakaolin and slags

M Amar, B Ladduri, A Alloul, M Benzerzour… - Journal of Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
This paper presents a study on the potential of geopolymer (GP) as a substitute for ordinary
Portland cement (OPC) in construction applications. OPC is widely used in construction due …

Modification Effect of Ca(OH)2 on the Carbonation Resistance of Fly Ash-Metakaolin-Based Geopolymer

Y Lv, J Qiao, W Han, B Pan, X Jin, H Peng - Materials, 2023 - mdpi.com
Compared with Portland cement, geopolymers have poor carbonization resistance, which
will greatly limit the application their application. To improve the carbonization resistance of …

Application of industrial waste materials by alkaline activation for use as geopolymer binders

K Setlak, J Mikuła, M Łach - Materials, 2023 - mdpi.com
The purpose of this study is to synthesize geopolymer binders as an environmentally friendly
alternative to conventional cement using available local raw materials. Waste materials such …

[HTML][HTML] Geopolymer synthesis and performance paving the way for greener building material: A comprehensive study

M Amar, B Ladduri, A Alloul, M Benzerzour… - Case Studies in …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) is renowned for its robustness and endurance in
construction, but its manufacturing process incurs substantial energy consumption and leads …

The Effect of Oyster Shell Powder on the High-Temperature-Properties of Slag-Ceramic Powder-Based Geopolymer

GY Zhang, S Lee, Y Han, XY Wang - Materials, 2023 - mdpi.com
There is a lack of scientific understanding of adding an oyster shell powder (OSP) to
geopolymer concrete. The purpose of this study is:(1) to evaluate the high-temperature …

Microstructure Evaluation of Fly Ash Geopolymers Alkali-Activated by Binary Composite Activators

J Zhao, Y Wang - Minerals, 2023 - mdpi.com
An efficient fabrication of fly-ash-based geopolymer is urgent and necessary to develop solid
waste recycling techniques. Herein, an attempt to investigate the effect of binary composite …