Shrinkage mechanisms and shrinkage-mitigating strategies of alkali-activated slag composites: A critical review

B Zhang, H Zhu, Y Cheng, GF Huseien… - Construction and Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
Alkali-activated binders are considered as promising alternatives for ordinary Portland
cement (OPC) binders due to their positive environmental effects and excellent mechanical …

[HTML][HTML] One part alkali activated materials: A state-of-the-art review

M Elzeadani, DV Bompa, AY Elghazouli - Journal of Building Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
This article assesses the state-of-the-art for research on one-part alkali-activated materials,
with particular emphasis on recent work dealing with the constituent materials, preparation …

Alkali-activated and geopolymer materials developed using innovative manufacturing techniques: A critical review

HS Gökçe, M Tuyan, ML Nehdi - Construction and Building Materials, 2021 - Elsevier
The manufacturing of geopolymers and alkali-activated materials for precast and cast in-situ
construction applications could be achieved using suitable production techniques, such as …

The effect of curing regimes on physico-mechanical, microstructural and durability properties of alkali-activated materials: A review

M Nodehi, T Ozbakkaloglu, A Gholampour… - … and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
Alkali-activated materials (AAMs) refer to a group of alternative materials to ordinary
Portland cement concrete with reduced environmental footprint. Despite several benefits of …

[HTML][HTML] Shrinkage mitigation in alkali-activated composites: A comprehensive insight into the potential applications for sustainable construction

M Amran, AM Onaizi, N Makul, HS Abdelgader… - Results in …, 2023 - Elsevier
The extant body of literature articulates a noticeable disparity in the susceptibility to cracking
and concomitant material degradation between alkali-activated composites (AAC) and …

Properties of fiber-reinforced one-part geopolymers: A review

G Guo, C Lv, J Liu, L Wang - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
Geopolymers have the advantages of low carbon, being environmentally friendly and low
price, which matches the development direction of building materials. Common geopolymer …

[HTML][HTML] Experimental assessment and constitutive modelling of rubberised one-part alkali-activated concrete

M Elzeadani, DV Bompa, AY Elghazouli - Construction and Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
This study deals with the development and assessment of rubberised one-part alkali-
activated concrete. An experimental programme, focusing on optimising the material …

The role of nano magnesia in accelerating the early hydration rate of sodium sulfate activated slag

H Al-kroom, MA Arif, AA Saleh, HM Shalaby… - … and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
The present work aimed at accelerating the early hydration rate of sodium sulfate (Na 2 SO
4) activated slag via nano magnesia (nM). Slag was activated by two Na 2 SO 4 …

Alkali-activated cements as sustainable materials for repairing building construction: a review

P Kryvenko, I Rudenko, P Sikora, M Sanytsky… - Journal of Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
A critical analysis of alkali-activated cements as sustainable materials demonstrates their
advantages compared to traditional Portland cements. It also makes it possible to identify the …

Effects of nano-silica and reactive magnesia on the microstructure and durability performance of underwater concrete

IK Jeon, A Qudoos, BH Woo, DH Yoo, HG Kim - Powder Technology, 2022 - Elsevier
Non-dispersible underwater concrete is a kind of construction material which is seeking its
growing application in the offshore structures. However, the offshore structures are exposed …