Geopolymers: The green alternative to traditional materials for engineering applications

Z Jwaida, A Dulaimi, N Mashaan, MA Othuman Mydin - Infrastructures, 2023 - mdpi.com
Researchers have been driven to investigate sustainable alternatives to cement production,
such as geopolymers, due to the impact of global warming and climate change resulting …

[HTML][HTML] A literature review of the latest trends and perspectives regarding alkali-activated materials in terms of sustainable development

A Ślosarczyk, J Fořt, I Klapiszewska, M Thomas… - Journal of Materials …, 2023 - Elsevier
The purpose of the paper was to analyze trends in the formation of alkali-activated materials
(AAMs) produced from alternative starting materials to blast furnace slags and fly ash. The …

[HTML][HTML] Influence of steel fibers and microsilica on the mechanical properties of ultra-high-performance geopolymer concrete (UHP-GPC)

YIA Aisheh, DS Atrushi, MH Akeed, S Qaidi… - Case Studies in …, 2022 - Elsevier
Due to the advantages and challenges specific to geopolymer concrete, especially the ultra-
high-performance geopolymer concrete (UHP-GPC) ones, additional studies are warranted …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of air agent on mechanical properties and microstructure of lightweight geopolymer concrete under high temperature

BA Tayeh, A Hakamy, M Amin, AM Zeyad… - Case Studies in …, 2022 - Elsevier
Recent innovations in the field of concrete have contributed to the development of
lightweight geopolymer concrete (LGC), which can be produced by adding an air agent. This …

[HTML][HTML] Mechanical performance of geopolymer concrete with micro silica fume and waste steel lathe scraps

Aİ Çelik, YO Özkılıç, A Bahrami, IY Hakeem - Case Studies in Construction …, 2023 - Elsevier
Environmental studies for solutions are among the most important agendas of the scientific
world. Most of the new studies are taking into account environmental effects. However, it is …

Radiation attenuation of fly ash and rice husk ash-based geopolymers as cement replacement in concrete for shielding applications

ZA Alrowaili, MM Alnairi, IO Olarinoye… - Radiation Physics and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Due to the economic and environmental cost of producing cement for concrete, research into
the use of alternative materials such as geopolymers for the partial replacement of cement …

Silica fume activated by NaOH and KOH in cement mortars: Rheological and mechanical study

PHCH Caldas, ARG de Azevedo, MT Marvila - Construction and Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
Ordinary Portland cement (OPC) is the most used binder in the world, applied in practically
all phases of the building. The problem is that this binder is highly harmful to the …

[HTML][HTML] 3D printing of circular materials: Comparative environmental analysis of materials and construction techniques

SA Khan, M Jassim, H Ilcan, O Sahin, İR Bayer… - Case Studies in …, 2023 - Elsevier
The use of 3D printing in construction activities can help to reduce waste, lower energy
consumption, and minimize the environmental impact of building projects. As technology …

Low-carbon wet-ground fly ash geopolymer activated by single calcium carbide slag

J Yang, Q Zhang, X He, Y Su, J Zeng, L Xiong… - … and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
Geopolymers are generally formed from silicon-alumina-based industrial wastes in a
strongly alkaline environment. However, there is a contradiction between the high cost of …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of hooked end steel fibers on strength and durability properties of ambient cured geopolymer concrete

G Laxmi, S Patil, N Hossiney, HK Thejas - Case Studies in Construction …, 2023 - Elsevier
Growing carbon emissions in the construction industry have warranted the use of alternative
materials such as geopolymer concrete. At the same time exposure of concrete material to …