Alkali-activated materials (AAM) are known to be environmentally friendly alternatives to
cement-based materials because they can potentially reduce greenhouse gas emissions …

Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy is a fast and simple technique for functional
group identification. This work provides a review and insight into the application and …

The enormous amount of industrial waste ash generated by power generation industry,
timber manufacturing industry, iron and steel making industry, rice milling industry, mining …

Abstract Geopolymer with Si/Al ratios from 2 to 4 were prepared by adding different contents
of fused silica into geopolymer matrix. Effects of Si/Al ratios on the structure, mechanical …

Concrete industry consumes considerably large quantities of natural resources in addition to
generating toxic gases, such as CO 2, in the atmosphere. In order to achieve more …

This study presents a comprehensive overview of the design and properties of concrete with
alkali-activated binder (AAC). 184 published studies reported on concrete with AAC binder …

Rice husk and waste glass from sources in Cameroon were used for producing sodium
waterglass (NWG) solution denoted S1 and S2 respectively as alternative activators to …

Cement concrete has been popularly used as a construction material with an approximate
annual consumption of 10 billion tons. Increase in urbanization and industrialization …

The concrete industry has a plethora of negative impacts on the globe and environment.
Also, with the depletion of natural resources that are used in concrete and cement …

Although the application of blast furnace slag and fly ash-based alkali-activated concrete
(BFS/FA-AAC) has both economic and environmental benefits, it is limited by the lack of a …