Stabilization/solidification of radioactive borate waste via low-carbon limestone calcined clay cement (LC3)

J Wang, D Shi, Y **a, M Liu, X Ma, K Yu, Y Zhao… - Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
As borate significantly hinders the early hydration of clinker, employing ordinary Portland
cement (OPC) to stabilize high-concentration borate waste presents challenges. This study …

Experimental study on performance, hydration, and sustainability of coal gasification coarse slag based geopolymers for sustainable environment

W Qi, Y Han, G Duan, Q Zhao, J Zhang, H Pang… - … and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
The large-scale application of coal gasification technology generates a large amount of coal
gasification coarse slag (CGCS) difficult to treat. In this study, low-carbon geopolymers …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of curing condition on mechanical properties and durability of alkali-activated slag mortar

C Liu, H Wu, Z Li, H Shi, G Ye - Construction and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
While alkali-activated slag (AAS) has emerged as a promising alternative binder in
construction engineering, a consensus on the optimal curing condition for this material has …

Modeling and simulation of alkali-activated materials (AAMs): A critical review

Y Zuo, Y Chen, C Liu, Y Gan, L Göbel, G Ye… - Cement and Concrete …, 2025 - Elsevier
Alkali-activated materials (AAMs) are a class of potentially eco-friendly construction
materials that can contribute to reduce the environmental impact of the construction sector …

Understanding the utilization potential of lepidolite slag in cementitious materials: Composition characteristics, hydration properties, and high value-added …

X Wang, S Zhuang, Q Wang - Construction and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
Lepidolite slag (LES) is a kind of solid waste produced by extracting lithium from lepidolite,
but researches focused on it are still limited. This paper works on understanding the …

Influence of ground granulated blast furnace slag on recycled concrete powder-based geopolymer cured at ambient temperature: Rheology, mechanical properties …

D Zhang, T Zhu, Q Yang, V Vandeginste, J Li - Construction and Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
In this paper, ground granulated blast-furnace slag was used to enhance the properties of
recycled concrete powder based geopolymer cured at ambient conditions. The rheology …

[HTML][HTML] Thermodynamic modeling of alkali-activated fly ash paste

Y Chen, B Ma, J Chen, Z Li, X Liang, LM de Lima… - Cement and Concrete …, 2024 - Elsevier
Previously, the lack of a thermodynamic database for N-(C-) ASH gel limited the application
of thermodynamic modeling to alkali-activated fly ash (AAFA). This study pioneers …

Corrosion mechanism of alkali-activated slag/metakaolin materials under carbonic acid solution

F Yang, J Liu, H Jia, Z Chen, L Liu, J Zhu, S Li… - Cement and Concrete …, 2024 - Elsevier
For promoting the application of alkali-activated slag/metakaolin (AASM) materials in karst
areas, it is crucial to understand the corrosion properties of AASM materials in carbonic acid …

[HTML][HTML] Underwater carbonation of alkali-activated slag pastes

C Liu, Y Zhang, M Liang, Z Li, G Ye - Construction and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
Carbonation of alkali-activated slag (AAS) materials has been primarily concerned in
atmospheres with gaseous CO 2. This study, by contrast, highlights that AAS pastes would …

[HTML][HTML] Aluminum distribution in C-(A)-SH and calcium aluminate hydrate phases of Portland cement–metakaolin–limestone blends studied by 27Al and 29Si NMR …

S Nie, J Skibsted - Cement and Concrete Research, 2024 - Elsevier
Calcined clays, combined with limestone, exhibit significant potential as SCMs for achieving
high clinker substitution levels. This is partly related to their high aluminum and silicon …