Effects of GBFS content and curing methods on the working performance and microstructure of ternary geopolymers based on high-content steel slag

X Yang, S Wu, S Xu, B Chen, D Chen, F Wang… - … and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
Aimed to address the low utilization rate of steel slag (SS) and its challenge in resource
utilization in China, this study developed ternary geopolymers made by high-content (50%) …

A review on development of industrial solid waste in tunnel grouting materials: Feasibility, performance, and prospects

B Jiang, M Wu, S Wu, A Zheng, S He - Materials, 2023 - mdpi.com
With rapid infrastructure development worldwide, the generation of industrial solid waste
(ISW) has substantially increased, causing resource wastage and environmental pollution …

Effect of carbonation curing on the physical, mechanical, and microstructural properties of metakaolin-based geopolymer concrete

NAM Beltrame, RL Dias, FB Witzke… - … and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
Carbonation curing can absorb CO 2 and fix it as a carbonate mineral in cementitious
materials. Carbonation curing in Portland cement-based materials has been widely …

Optimizing geopolymer mortar for shotcrete applications by focusing on flowability and early-age mechanical characteristics

HY Zou, WL Zhong, X Zhao, LF Fan - Construction and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
To facilitate the use of geopolymer materials in shotcrete applications, this study presents
the development of a geopolymer mortar and explores its flowability and early-stage …

[HTML][HTML] Structure formation, rheology and properties of sulfur concrete mixtures and sulfur concrete modified with bitumen and stone flour

AN Beskopylny, SA Stel'makh, EM Shcherban… - Case Studies in …, 2024 - Elsevier
The development and improvement of cementless concrete, including by use of various
types of refuse, is especially important due to their economic and environmental efficiency …

Effect of calcination temperature on the activity of basalt tailings for the lightweight geopolymer from microwave curing

S Lei, H Gao, R Feng, H Dai, E Bernardo… - Materials Chemistry and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Basalt, the most widely distributed alumino-silicate volcanic rock on Earth, is commonly
utilized in construction aggregate area. The challenge lies in how to utilize the tailings …

Geopolymer Made from Kaolin, Diatomite, and Rice Husk Ash for Ceiling Thermal Insulation

C Alvarado, D Martínez-Cerna, H Alvarado-Quintana - Buildings, 2023 - mdpi.com
In this study, geopolymers made of metakaolin (MK), diatomite (D), and rice husk ash (RHA)
were developed for ceiling thermal insulation in houses to provide protection against cold …

Incorporation of clay brick wastes and calcium hydroxide into geopolymers: Compressive strength, microstructure, and efflorescence

AG Borçato, M Thiesen, RA Medeiros-Junior - Journal of Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study aimed to evaluate the incorporation of clay brick waste (CBW) into geopolymers
for the production of sustainable building materials. Eight mixtures were prepared with and …

Mechanical and microstructural properties of fiber-reinforced basalt rock cutting waste-based geopolymer composites exposed to high temperatures

S Çelikten, MB Çavuşoğlu - Environmental Science and Pollution …, 2025 - Springer
Managing basalt rock cutting waste in an environmentally responsible manner is crucial to
mitigate its negative impacts and protect both the environment and human health. Recycling …

[HTML][HTML] Influence of Precursor Particle Size and Calcium Hydroxide Content on the Development of Clay Brick Waste-Based Geopolymers

RA Medeiros-Junior, M Thiesen, AM Betioli, JM Casali… - Minerals, 2024 - mdpi.com
This study evaluated the effect of precursor particle size and calcium hydroxide (CH)
incorporation on the microstructure, compressive strength, and rheological properties of clay …