Cement industry is one of the main sources of greenhouse gases, which accounts for about
7% of global CO 2 emissions. Sequestration of CO 2 in cement-based materials is regarded …

Improving the sustainability of concrete industry by adopting durable concrete with low
energy intensity has become one of the major research focus in recent years, leading to the …

The reuse of waste concrete powder (WCP) in the synthesis of alkali-activated binder (AAB)
composites has never been investigated. Herein, this paper reports the study about the …

Egypt is a rich country with natural volcanic glass, which can be utilized to produce
possibility volcanic glass powder (VGP). This VGP can then be employed as a pozzolanic …

The hydration mechanism and strength development of sodium carbonate-activated slag-
based systems mainly depend on the additives used. Although the effects of mineral …

This study investigated the mechanical, microstructural, and chemical changes in reactive
MgO cement-based concrete cured under ambient and accelerated carbonation conditions …

A novel technique involves the preparation of foamed concrete utilizing MgO as a substitute
for Portland cement (PC) and CO 2 foam in place of air foam. This technique is referred to as …

This study investigated the cementitious and hardening properties of MgO under different
ambient curing conditions. The strength development of MgO paste and mortar specimens …

The mechanical properties and a thorough characterization of the reaction products were
studied in one-part blast furnace slag (BFS) binders activated with 4, 6 and 8% of a blend of …

As international endeavors to diminish carbon emissions persistently escalate, the principles
of net-zero emissions or carbon neutrality have gained prominence, prompting the …