Alkali-activated binders are considered as promising alternatives for ordinary Portland
cement (OPC) binders due to their positive environmental effects and excellent mechanical …

The development of low-carbon binders has been recognized as a means of reducing the
carbon footprint of the Portland cement industry, in response to growing global concerns …

Alkali-activated binders or geopolymers are identified as an ideal substitute for ordinary
Portland cement (OPC) binders because of their outstanding mechanical characteristics and …

Introduction The vast increase in CO2 and waste generation in recent decades has been a
major obstacle to sustainable development and sustainability. In construction industry, the …

Alkali-activated binders have been proposed and have emerged as an alternative to
ordinary Portland cement (OPC) binders with acceptable mechanical and durability …

Alkali-activated materials (AAMs) refer to a group of alternative materials to ordinary
Portland cement concrete with reduced environmental footprint. Despite several benefits of …

This paper presents various mechanisms that can explain the cause of excessive
autogenous shrinkage exhibited by alkali activated slag mortars (AASM) compared to …

The aim of this study was to evaluate the drying shrinkage of one-part alkali-activated slag
concrete (AASC) for up to 180 days that is influenced by mix design parameters. A total of 24 …

This study investigates the pore structure and shrinkage behavior of metakaolin-based
geopolymer pastes and mortars containing 0–30% fly ash. Fly ash substitution decreases …

Solidification is the most widely applied treatment method for radioactive waste, and cement
is the most commonly used material for the immobilization of radionuclides, due to its …