Rheological and mechanical properties of 3D printable alkali-activated slag mixtures with addition of nano clay

X Dai, Y Tao, K Van Tittelboom… - Cement and Concrete …, 2023 - Elsevier
Alkali-activated slag mixture (AAS) is seen as a prospective option to replace Portland
cement for three-dimensional (3D) printing to reduce carbon emission. This paper …

Calcium hydroxide in geopolymers–a critical overview

AM Rashad - European Journal of Environmental and Civil …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
As known, calcium hydroxide Ca (OH) 2 is a basic material, that can be used in numerous
applications. Recently, many trials have been performed to modify some properties of alkali …

[HTML][HTML] Rheology and microstructure of alkali-activated slag cements produced with silica fume activator

X Dai, S Aydın, MY Yardımcı, K Lesage… - Cement and Concrete …, 2022 - Elsevier
The effects of silica fume and sodium silicate-based activators (SFA and SSA, respectively)
with different Ms (SiO 2/Na 2 O) values on the setting behavior, rheological, mechanical, and …

Study on the synergistic effect of calcium carbide residue-fly ash enhanced desulphurisation gypsum under high temperature maintenance condition

X Gu, X Ge, J Liu, G Song, S Wang, Z Hu… - Construction and Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
The preparation of cementitious materials from bulk industrial solid waste is an effective way
to replace cement. Based on the multi-component synergistic coupling effect, the influence …

[HTML][HTML] Early age reaction, rheological properties and pore solution chemistry of NaOH-activated slag mixtures

X Dai, S Aydin, MY Yardimci, K Lesage… - Cement and Concrete …, 2022 - Elsevier
In this study, the rheology and early reaction process of sodium hydroxide-activated ground
granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS) were investigated. Test results showed a strong …

[HTML][HTML] Early structural build-up, setting behavior, reaction kinetics and microstructure of sodium silicate-activated slag mixtures with different retarder chemicals

X Dai, S Aydin, MY Yardimci, G De Schutter - Cement and Concrete …, 2022 - Elsevier
The utilization potential of citric acid, sodium tetraborate decahydrate and sodium
triphosphate pentabasic to control fresh state properties of sodium silicate-activated alkali …

Accelerating the reaction process of sodium carbonate-activated slag mixtures with the incorporation of a small addition of sodium hydroxide/sodium silicate

X Dai, Q Ren, S Aydin, MY Yardimci… - Cement and Concrete …, 2023 - Elsevier
This paper investigates the possibility of accelerating the slowly progressive early reaction
process of sodium carbonate-activated slag mixtures by adding a small amount of sodium …

Role of calcium hydroxide in the alkaline activation of coal fly ash

AA Hoyos-Montilla, JI Tobón, F Puertas - Cement and Concrete …, 2023 - Elsevier
Aiming at reducing the environmental effects generated by the manufacturing of Portland
cement, the construction sector perceives significant potential in alkali-activated cements …

Effect of sodium sulfate activation on the early age behaviour and microstructure development of hybrid cementitious systems containing Portland cement, and blast …

JM Etcheverry, YA Villagran-Zaccardi… - Cement and Concrete …, 2023 - Elsevier
Alkali activation may help to increase the early strength and reduce the setting time of
mixtures with high contents of supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs). In this …

Development of 3D printable alkali-activated slag-metakaolin concrete

X Dai, Y Tao, Y Zhang, L Ding, K Van Tittelboom… - … and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
In the current landscape of 3D-printed construction, the extensive utilization of Portland
cement has undeniably resulted in significant carbon dioxide emissions. This paper …