A growing interest in alternative cements has emerged with the sole purpose of reducing the
environmental footprint associated with cement production. One of the promising …

Clays with various chemical and mineralogical compositions are an increasingly important
mineral source for producing sustainable cements, mortars, and concretes. Numerous …

This study focuses on the application of mixture design as a novel approach to develo** a
geopolymer paste with optimized mechanical properties. It also aims to utilize the …

Nanoclays are layered aluminosilicate nanostructures. Depending upon the chemical
composition and microscopic structure, various nanoclay types have been discovered such …

In this paper, the effect on thermal behavior and compounds mineralogy of replacing
different percentages of fly ash with compact particles was studied. A total of 30% of fly ash …

Geopolymer is a porous inorganic material with a three-dimensional mesh structure, good
mechanical properties, a simple preparation process (no sintering) and a low economic cost …

The development of eco-innovative building materials has become increasingly important
due to their unique characteristics and environmental benefits. One such technology, the …

Electrolytic manganese residue (EMR), a by-product of the electrolytic manganese metal
production process, contains several hazardous components such as ammonia nitrogen …

The escalating demand for lithium battery products in making electronic devices is
producing an enormous amount of lithium refinery residue (LRR). This waste is not only an …

Geopolymer binders that combine aluminosilicate materials (ie, precursors) with alkali
activators are a viable and environmentally friendly alternative to ordinary Portland cement …