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%) …

[HTML][HTML] Modelling the compressive strength of geopolymer recycled aggregate concrete using ensemble machine learning

E Golafshani, N Khodadadi, T Ngo, A Nanni… - … in Engineering Software, 2024 - Elsevier
In the quest to reduce the environmental impact of the construction sector, the adoption of
sustainable and eco-friendly materials is imperative. Geopolymer recycled aggregate …

Lunar Regolith Geopolymer Concrete for In-Situ Construction of Lunar Bases: A Review

X Zheng, C Zhao, X Sun, W Dong - Polymers, 2024 - mdpi.com
The construction of lunar bases represents a fundamental challenge for deep space
exploration, lunar research, and the exploitation of lunar resources. In-situ resource …

The use of Egyptian volcanic glass powder as a potential source for improving the properties of alkali-activated fly ash cement

AM Rashad, AM ElNagar, MH El-Nashar… - … Chemistry and Pharmacy, 2024 - Elsevier
In this article, for the first time, the potential use of Egyptian volcanic glass powder (VGP) has
emerged as an intriguing option. The intriguing potential advantages of incorporating VGP …

Multi-performance optimization of low-carbon geopolymer considering mechanical, cost, and CO2 emission based on experiment and interpretable learning

S Wang, K Chen, J Liu, P Xia, L Xu, B Chen… - … and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
This study proposed a procedure to optimize the mixture proportion of geopolymer using
machine learning (ML) and multi-objective optimization (MOO) model, which enhances the …

Influence of Blast Furnace Slag on Pore Structure and Transport Characteristics in Low-Calcium Fly-Ash-Based Geopolymer Concrete

Z Azimi, V Toufigh - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
Alkali-activated fly ash slag (AAFS) has emerged as a novel and environmentally
sustainable construction material, garnering substantial attention due to its commendable …

Understanding the synergistic geopolymerization mechanism of multiple solid wastes in ternary geopolymers

J Zhang, N Sun, Z Huo, J Chen - Journal of Building Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
The use of ground granulated blast furnace slag (GBFS), fly ash (FA) and steel slag (SS) to
form ternary geopolymers consumes several industrial solid wastes and produces high …

Use of machine learning models to predict the water penetration depth in concrete

A El-Mir, S El-Zahab, D Nasr, N Semaan… - Journal of Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Machine learning (ML) is a robust tool within the artificial intelligence domain that
offers unique solutions for predictive modeling. Prediction of water penetration depth (W …

Multi-objective optimization of ternary geopolymers with multiple solid wastes

J Zhang, F Shang, Z Huo, J Chen, G Xue - Materials Today …, 2024 - Elsevier
The design of the mixtures of ternary geopolymers is challenging due to the need to balance
multiple objectives, including cost, strength, and carbon emissions. In order to address this …

Effect of Na2SiO3/NaOH rate and natural zeolite content on basalt fiber reinforced eco-efficient slag-based geopolymer mortar synthesis

M Efe, A Öz, B Bayrak, G Kaplan, AC Aydın - Archives of Civil and …, 2024 - Springer
Considering that industrial wastes such as granulated blast furnace slag (GBFS) and fly ash
(FA) will be released less or more in the future, developing geopolymer composites with …