Alkali‐activated materials (AAMs) are binders that can complement and partially substitute
the current use of conventional cement. However, the present knowledge about how AAMs …

The influence of vegetable oil and steel slag aggregates on the drying shrinkage and
carbonation performance of steel slag-based alkali activated materials was investigated …

The eco-design of concrete, employing a hybrid binder (HB) and recycled aggregates (RA),
stands as a potential alternative for reducing CO 2 emissions. This research assesses the …

Alkali-activated materials are obtained from the alkaline activation of a precursor rich in SiO
2 and Al 2 O 3, which can be derived from by-products or industrial residues. Calcined clay …

The carbonation resistance of alkali-activated materials (AAMs) is a crucial parameter for
their applicability in concrete construction, yet the parameters influencing it are insufficiently …

This perspective article delves into the transformative potential of alkali‐activated materials,
acid‐activated materials, and geopolymers in mitigating climate change and market …

Enormous emphasis is currently being paid to the decarbonization of the global built
environment as a leading priority for the engineering community and related industrial …

The effects of CO 2 exposure on sodium sulfate-activated blast furnace slag cement paste
have been characterised by X-ray (attenuation) computed tomography revealing changes in …

White mud (WM) is a solid waste produced in the process of papermaking and it remains to
be effectively utilized. It contains a large amount of CaCO 3 and residual alkali metal ions …

Due to the demand for decarbonization of the construction sector, research on alkali-
activated binders and material-minimized carbon-reinforced structures has gained …