Durability-related performance of recycled aggregate concrete containing alkali-activated municipal solid waste incinerator bottom ash

F Miguel, J de Brito, RV Silva - Construction and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
The increasing demand for sustainable construction materials has led to a growing interest
in the use of recycled materials in concrete production. The main motivation for this research …

[HTML][HTML] Performance of alkali-activated slag concrete masonry blocks subjected to accelerated carbonation curing

J Hwalla, M Al-Mazrouei, K Al-Karbi, A Al-Hebsi… - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
This study investigates the effect of accelerated carbonation curing on the carbon
sequestration potential, performance, and microstructure of alkali-activated slag mixes …

[HTML][HTML] Accelerated carbonation of alkali-activated vibro-compacted pervious concrete paving blocks

AM Merino-Lechuga, G Lamaa, RV Silva… - … and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
This study explores the use of an accelerated carbonation curing method to enhance the
performance of non-structural precast alkali-activated fly ash pervious concrete paving …

[HTML][HTML] Chemical Fundamentals of Geopolymers in Sustainable Construction

MM Madirisha, OR Dada, BD Ikotun - Materials Today Sustainability, 2024 - Elsevier
The rising environmental toll of traditional cement production, marked by substantial
resource consumption, high greenhouse gas emissions, and low energy efficiency, drives …

Activation of BOF Slag with Dipotassium Hydrogen Phosphate: Enhancing Hydration, Carbonation Resistance, and Heavy Metal Leaching

Y Tang, K Schollbach, S van der Laan… - Cement and Concrete …, 2025 - Elsevier
This study investigates the hydration of basic oxygen furnace (BOF) slag activated by
dipotassium hydrogen phosphate (DKP) up to 3 wt.%. The findings reveal that DKP …

Efficient Compressive Strength Prediction of Alkali-Activated Waste Materials Using Machine Learning

CH Hsu, HY Chan, MH Chang, CF Liu, TY Liu, KC Chiu - Materials, 2024 - mdpi.com
This study explores the integration of machine learning (ML) techniques to predict and
optimize the compressive strength of alkali-activated materials (AAMs) sourced from four …

Utilization of eggshell powder in one-part alkali-activated metakaolin based binder

T Omur, N Miyan, N Kabay - Construction and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
Eggshell is a waste of poultry and the proper disposal of such waste products is a worldwide
issue. Alkaline activation of calcium-rich eggshell powder (ESP) as a binder with a suitable …

Investigation on the anti-carbonation properties of alkali-activated slag concrete: Effect of activator types and dosages

P Shi, D Falliano, Z Yang, GC Marano… - Journal of Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
In this paper, three alkaline activators, namely sodium hydroxide (SH), calcium oxide and
sodium carbonate (COSC), calcium hydroxide and sodium sulfate (CHSS), and the influence …

Utilization of Aluminosilicate Industrial Wastes as Precursors in CO2-Cured Alkali-Activated Precast Concrete Pavement Blocks

G Lamaa, D Kassim, BA Silva, APC Duarte, J Brito… - Construction …, 2024 - mdpi.com
This research focuses on the utilization of recently investigated aluminosilicate industrial
wastes as precursors to produce non-structural precast alkali-activated concrete pavement …

Alkali-activated aluminosilicate industrial wastes as alternative binders in precast concrete elements

D Kassim, G Lamaa, BA Silva, APC Duarte… - The Path to Green …, 2024 - Elsevier
Growing challenges are facing the construction industry to use sustainable materials and
waste management. Using industrial wastes, such as fly ash (FA) and other byproducts in …