Optimizing mechanical properties of one-part alkali-activated mortar with recycled plastic and graphene nanoplatelets using response surface methodology

S Haruna, P Jongvivatsakul, A Kunawisarut… - … and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
This study aims to optimize the mechanical properties of one-part alkali-activated mortar
(OPAAM) containing recycled plastic aggregates (RPA) and graphene nanoplatelets (GNP) …

Strength analysis of geopolymer-rock interface: Mohr-Coulomb shear and interface transition zone (ITZ) nanoindentation testing

Y Yang, Y Xiao, W Zhou, IM Jiskani, B Luan - Construction and Building …, 2025 - Elsevier
The interfacial transition zone (ITZ) between cementitious materials and rock aggregate is a
frequent site for local cracks and damage in concrete, significantly impacting its mechanical …

Enhancing fire resistance in geopolymer concrete containing crumb rubber with graphene nanoplatelets

HW Iqbal, K Hamcumpai, P Nuaklong… - … and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
Geopolymer concrete (GPC) has a tendency to spall and lose its strength at high
temperatures, rendering it brittle. This research incorporates graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) …

[HTML][HTML] Sodium metasilicate-activated one-part geopolymer concrete: Impact strength assessment with bottom ash substitution and fiber reinforcement

M Samadi, LS Wong, G Murali, NHAS Lim… - Case Studies in …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study aims to investigate the effect of fibers on the impact strength of fibrous one-part
geopolymer concrete (OPGC) to mitigate its brittleness. This research examines the impact …

Effects of Waste Plastic and Glass Aggregates on the Strength Properties of Ambient-Cured One-Part Metakaolin-Based Geopolymer Concrete

BL Ajayi, AJ Babafemi - Applied Sciences, 2024 - mdpi.com
The production of Portland cement (PC) is associated with carbon emissions. One-part
geopolymer “just add water” is a user-and environmentally-friendly binder that can …

Assessment on the mesh and mortar effect of the impact resistant nano fly ash based geopolymer ferrocement panels using rubber and plastic aggregates

R Mohana, SML Bharathi - Structures, 2024 - Elsevier
In order to develop an impact resistant ferrocement panels in a sustainable way, first time the
nano fly ash based geopolymer mortar was employed in this research work by using crumb …

High-strength steel fibre-reinforced geopolymer concrete utilising recycled granite waste and rice husk ash

K Hamcumpai, P Nuaklong, P Chindasiriphan… - … and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
A limited number of research studies have managed to attain high-strength geopolymer
concrete, especially by utilising waste materials. In this study, granite waste (GW) from the …

Durability properties of high-strength concrete with high-volume bottom ash as a substitute for cement and fine aggregate

C Kampai, P Chindasiriphan, P Jongvivatsakul… - … and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
This research explores the impact of using high-volume processed bottom ash as a
substitute for cement and sand in high-strength concrete production, with a particular focus …

Mechanical Properties of Aeolian Sand Concrete Made from Alkali-Treated Aeolian Sand and Zeolite Powder

L Wei, Z Yao, H Li, H Guo, Y Li - Materials, 2024 - mdpi.com
The aim of this study is to promote the application of the excited zeolite powder (ZP) with
aeolian sand powder (ASP) in the field of aeolian-sand concrete (ASC) production. This …

Study on the rheology, mechanical properties and microstructure of polypropylene fibers in different binder systems

J Liu, L Guo, Y Xi, L Cheng, D Chen - Journal of Building Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
To explore the effects of polypropylene fiber (PPF) on the properties of different binder
materials, the effects of PPF on the rheology, shrinkage, mechanical properties and …