[HTML][HTML] Effect of PVA fiber on properties of geopolymer composites: A comprehensive review

P Zhang, Z Feng, W Yuan, S Hu, P Yuan - Journal of Materials Research …, 2024 - Elsevier
Geopolymer composites (GC) have drawn much attention regarding sustainable
cementitious materials in recent years. Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fiber is often added into GC …

[HTML][HTML] High-temperature behavior of polyvinyl alcohol fiber-reinforced metakaolin/fly ash-based geopolymer mortar

P Zhang, X Han, S Hu, J Wang, T Wang - Composites Part B: Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fiber-reinforced geopolymer mortar is an eco-friendly construction
material with excellent mechanical properties and durability. Visual observation, mass loss …

[HTML][HTML] Use of animal fiber-reinforcement in construction materials: A review

M Murillo, A Sánchez, A Gil, G Araya-Letelier… - Case Studies in …, 2023 - Elsevier
Although natural fibers (NFs), among which animal fibers (AFs) are found, have been used
for millennia as reinforcement scheme of some construction materials (CMs), it is not until …

Effect of superabsorbent polymer and polypropylene fiber on mechanical performances of alkali-activated high-calcium fly ash mortar under ambient and elevated …

P Chindasiriphan, P Nuaklong… - Journal of Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
This study investigated the mechanical properties of alkali-activated fly ash (AAF) mortars
containing superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) and polypropylene (PP) fibers before and after …

Mechanical properties, flexural behaviour, and ductility characteristics of fibre-reinforced geopolymer mortar

AKF Gaddafi, UJ Alengaram, NM Bunnori… - … and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
This study aims to explore the potential of ambient-cured geopolymer as a substitute for
ordinary Portland cement (OPC)-based mortar. However, due to their brittle nature …

Effect of waste colemanite and PVA fibers on GBFS-Metakaolin based high early strength geopolymer composites (HESGC): Mechanical, microstructure and carbon …

A Öz, B Bayrak, G Kaplan, AC Aydın - Construction and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
This study investigated the effects of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fiber and colemanite on the
physical, mechanical and transport characteristics of GBFS-metakaolin-based geopolymer …

Optimization of fly ash-based polyethylene fiber-reinforced engineered cement-free composites with low-density and ultra-ductility using Taguchi robust design …

PH Nguyễn, HH Nguyễn, QH Lương… - Journal of Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
This paper presents an experimental and analytical investigation on the density and
mechanical properties of fly ash-based engineered cement-free composites (F-ECFC) …

Effects of PVA fibers and multi-walled carbon nanotubes reinforcement on uniaxial compression fatigue properties of Engineered geopolymer composites

W Li, J An, Y Lu, S Li - Composite Structures, 2024 - Elsevier
As a new type of green and environmentally friendly cementing material, engineered
geopolymer composites (EGC) have broad application prospects. In this study, uniaxial …

Optimal design of ferronickel slag alkali-activated mortar for repair exposed to high thermal load

A Arce, C Le Galliard, A Komkova… - Materials and …, 2023 - Springer
In this work, the optimal design of a mortar based on alkali-activated material technology is
presented. Ferronickel slag, a byproduct of the ferronickel alloy industry, was used both as a …

Microstructural and Thermal Characterization of Polyethylene Fiber-Reinforced Geopolymer Composites

A Raza, B Ahmed, MH El Ouni, N Ghazouani… - Journal of Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
The use of geopolymer (GPL) as a non-combustible mineral matrix for fiber-reinforced
composites and environmentally acceptable building materials is growing. When fibers are …