Alkali activation is a highly active and rapidly developing field of activity in the global
research and development community. Commercial-scale deployment of alkali-activated …

China is the largest producer and user of ordinary Portland cement (OPC), and the rapid
growth of infrastructure development demands more sustainable building materials for …

This study was aimed at evaluating the effects of alkali activator solution and utilization of
silica fume (SF) on durability and microstructural characteristics of alkali-activated ground …

Geopolymer (GP) binders are an appealing alternative to Portland cement (PC) binders as
they have the potential to reduce the CO 2 emissions associated with the cement and …

Alkali-activated materials (AAMs) are usually recognized having better acid resistance
compared to ordinary Portland cement (OPC), however, the detailed mechanism has not …

The large quantity of steel slag generated from the iron and steel industry needs to be
disposed. Using alkali–activated steel slag as a building material is a good method of …

Acid resistance is an increasingly important property for cementitious materials due to the
wide range of applications where they are exposed to aggressive acidic environments …

Microbiologically induced corrosion (MIC) is a century old problem facing global concrete
sewer structures. Despite the substantial efforts that have been made, MIC of concrete …

Sewer wastewater systems pose great threats to OPC-based concretes used for pipes due
to the presence of various acids. Phosphoric acid can cause as much damage as sulphuric …

This paper investigates the mechanical properties of ambient-cured alkali-activated slag-fly
ash blended concrete incorporating different hybrid combinations of steel fibers at a volume …