Fresh, mechanical and microstructural properties of alkali-activated composites incorporating nanomaterials: A comprehensive review

C Zhang, H Khorshidi, E Najafi, M Ghasemi - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2023 - Elsevier
Nanomaterials possess outstanding physical, chemical, and electrical properties that
differentiate them from conventional materials. Recently, nano-modified alkali-activated …

Geopolymer concrete as green building materials: Recent applications, sustainable development and circular economy potentials

N Shehata, OA Mohamed, ET Sayed… - Science of the Total …, 2022 - Elsevier
Environmental degradation and increased greenhouse gas emissions force communities to
achieve sustainable green building and construction materials. The environmental and …

[HTML][HTML] Advancements in low-carbon concrete as a construction material for the sustainable built environment

F Althoey, WS Ansari, M Sufian, AF Deifalla - Developments in the built …, 2023 - Elsevier
Researchers seek sustainable materials for eco-friendly cement and concrete to reduce CO
2 emissions. This paper offers an extensive overview of the research conducted on concrete …

Geopolymer concrete as sustainable material: A state of the art review

F Farooq, X **, MF Javed, A Akbar, MI Shah… - … and Building Materials, 2021 - Elsevier
The rise in population and improvement in the lifestyle of human beings has caused a rapid
increase in energy demands for buildings in the present day. An upsurge in energy demand …

A state-of-the-art review on the setting behaviours of ground granulated blast furnace slag-and metakaolin-based alkali-activated materials

L Li, J **e, B Zhang, Y Feng, J Yang - Construction and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
Alkali-activated materials (AAMs) are inorganic cementitious materials that are regarded as
potential substitutes for ordinary Portland cement (OPC) due to their better properties and …

Fly ash-based eco-friendly geopolymer concrete: A critical review of the long-term durability properties

M Amran, S Debbarma, T Ozbakkaloglu - Construction and Building …, 2021 - Elsevier
Since fly ash (FA) is widely available across the globe, which is used to produce the next
generation green concrete for the modern construction. The FA is a pozzolanic material with …

[HTML][HTML] Long-term durability properties of geopolymer concrete: An in-depth review

M Amran, A Al-Fakih, SH Chu, R Fediuk… - Case Studies in …, 2021 - Elsevier
Geopolymer concretes (geocretes) are considered as eco-friendly materials for various
building applications. Geocrete has high early strength, less consumption of natural …

Properties of fresh and hardened fly ash/slag based geopolymer concrete: A review

P Zhang, Z Gao, J Wang, J Guo, S Hu, Y Ling - Journal of Cleaner …, 2020 - Elsevier
Geopolymers are recognized as a potentially viable alternative binder to ordinary Portland
cement (OPC), for reducing carbon dioxide emissions and achieving efficient waste …

[HTML][HTML] Porous geopolymer composites: A review

X Zhang, C Bai, Y Qiao, X Wang, D Jia, H Li… - Composites Part A …, 2021 - Elsevier
Porous geopolymers have emerged as one of the most promising inorganic porous
materials over the last decade, due to their inexpensive and easy fabrication process …

[HTML][HTML] Physical, chemical, and geotechnical properties of coal fly ash: A global review

A Bhatt, S Priyadarshini, AA Mohanakrishnan… - Case Studies in …, 2019 - Elsevier
In 2015, fly ash utilization rates were 70% for China, 62% for India, and 50% for the US. This
leaves substantial potential for increased utilization. This article summarizes available …