The development of low-carbon binders has been recognized as a means of reducing the
carbon footprint of the Portland cement industry, in response to growing global concerns …

From daily life to infrastructure and national defense construction, mining has been key in
human history. However, within their vigorous development process, mining activities are …

This review undertakes rigorous analysis of much of the copious literature available to the
scientific community on the use of alkali-activated binders (AABs) in construction. The …

Mine tailings account for most of the environmental incidents related to the extractive
industry, with risks increasing due to steadily rising tonnage of low-grade ore and extreme …

The mining industry produces billions of tons of mine tailings annually. However, because of
their lack of economic value, most of the tailings are discarded near the mining sites …

This review article provides an overview of Glukhovsky's Soil Silicates (1952), a seminal
work that remains untranslated into English, and explores its relevance in the context of …

Mining activity is inevitable in human societies, and thus, disposal of mining waste in a
proper and effective way is crucial to preserving our environment. In this context, studies on …

Use of mine tailings as an aluminosilicate precursor in alkali activation is becoming an
interesting alternative to manage the high-volume of waste generated from mining …

Iron-rich alkali-activated materials (Fe-AAM) are considered potential alternatives to ordinary
Portland cement (OPC) to limit CO 2 emissions and convert several metallurgical wastes into …

Solid waste-based cementitious materials are low-cost and have the advantages of low
energy consumption and low carbon emissions compared to conventional cement. Tailings …