A critical review on modeling and prediction on properties of fresh and hardened geopolymer composites

P Zhang, Y Mao, W Yuan, J Zheng, S Hu… - Journal of Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
Geopolymer is an environmentally friendly material that is recognized as a potential
alternative binder to ordinary Portland cement. However, accurate prediction of the …

Artificial intelligence-based optimized models for predicting the slump and compressive strength of sustainable alkali-derived concrete

B Zou, Y Wang, MN Amin, B Iftikhar, K Khan… - … and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
Alkali-activated materials (AAMs) are a potential class of construction materials that are well-
known for their versatility and capacity for long-term sustainability. As a result of its ability to …

[HTML][HTML] History, recent progress, and future challenges of alkali-activated binders–An overview

M Nasir, AH Mahmood, AA Bahraq - Construction and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
Alkali-activated binders (AAB) are low-carbon alternatives to cement used in traditional
concrete manufacture. This paper presents a state-of-the-art survey of the historical …

Effects and mechanisms of component ratio and cross-scale fibers on drying shrinkage of geopolymer mortar

D Huang, Z Liu, C Lin, Y Lu, S Li - Construction and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
This study initially examined the impact of varying component ratios on the drying shrinkage
of geopolymer mortars. It further explored the drying shrinkage inhibition of cross-scale …

An intelligent design method for new binder material activated by solid wastes by integrating attention-based tree model and heuristic optimization algorithm

M Zhang, Q Min, W Guo, J Zhang, Q Ren… - Construction and Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
To promote the utilization of industrial solid waste, a new green binder system namely SCGF
for sustainable concrete is developed, in which slag-fly ash is activated by soda residue …

Drying shrinkage properties of fiber-reinforced alkali-activated slag and their correlations with microstructure

PG Chottemada, JR Sanchez, A Kar - Construction and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
The superior strength, durability, and environmental sustainability of alkali-activated slag
(AAS) systems renders it a viable alternative to those based on Portland Cement (PC) …

High-temperature, bond, and environmental impact assessment of alkali-activated concrete (AAC)

KK Ramagiri, P Kara De Maeijer, A Kar - Infrastructures, 2022 - mdpi.com
Alkali-activated binders (AABs) offer the opportunity to upcycle a variety of residues into
products that can have added value. Although AABs are reported to have a superior high …

Development of sustainable alkali-activated slag/fly ash mortars: An effective and eco-friendly approach to shrinkage mitigation

Z Huang, M Guo, Y Zhou, S Xiang, L Sui - Construction and Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
The utilization of alkali-activated fly ash/ground blast furnace slag (AAFS) in construction
field presents both economic and environmental advantages. However, the widespread …

Enhancing mechanical strength and microstructural properties of alkali-activated systems through nano graphene oxide dispersion and polycarboxylate ether …

DF Marbaniang, D Adak, A Kar, S Barbhuiya… - … and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
The dispersion of graphene oxide (GO) nanoparticles in alkali-activated concrete
with/without superplasticizers can help in understanding the effect it has on its mechanical …

Performance of alkali-activated materials using precursors with high impurity contents

R Mirmoghtadaei, L Shen, I Jehn, B Wang - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
The presence of impurities, such as anhydrite (calcium sulfate) and unburnt carbon, in fly
ash and other industrial wastes greatly limits the utilization of these materials in the …