Bond characterization in cementitious material binders using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy

MO Yusuf - Applied Sciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
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 …

[HTML][HTML] Fly ash-based eco-efficient concretes: A comprehensive review of the short-term properties

M Amran, R Fediuk, G Murali, S Avudaiappan… - Materials, 2021 - mdpi.com
Development of sustainable concrete as an alternative to conventional concrete helps in
reducing carbon dioxide footprint associated with the use of cement and disposal of waste …

Slag uses in making an ecofriendly and sustainable concrete: A review

M Amran, G Murali, NHA Khalid, R Fediuk… - … and Building Materials, 2021 - Elsevier
A single ton of ordinary Portland cement (OPC) demands around 4.0 G Joule energy and
creates about a ton of CO 2 emission. As part of our effort to preserve the environment, the …

[HTML][HTML] History, recent progress, and future challenges of alkali-activated binders–An overview

M Nasir, AH Mahmood, AA Bahraq - Construction and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
Alkali-activated binders (AAB) are low-carbon alternatives to cement used in traditional
concrete manufacture. This paper presents a state-of-the-art survey of the historical …

Durability of alkali-activated materials in aggressive environments: A review on recent studies

J Zhang, C Shi, Z Zhang, Z Ou - Construction and Building Materials, 2017 - Elsevier
Corrosion of reinforcement and concrete deterioration induced by aggressive media could
severely reduce the bearing capacity of structures. The durability of alkali-activated materials …

Sustainable concrete containing palm oil fuel ash as a supplementary cementitious material–A review

BS Thomas, S Kumar, HS Arel - Renewable and Sustainable Energy …, 2017 - Elsevier
Palm oil fuel ash (POFA) is a waste material generated in power plants as a result of the
combustion of palm oil industry waste for the generation of electricity. They are generally …

Effects of ceramic tile powder waste on properties of self-compacted alkali-activated concrete

GF Huseien, ARM Sam, KW Shah, J Mirza - Construction and Building …, 2020 - Elsevier
This study explored rheological and hardened-state properties of self-compacting alkali-
activated concrete (SCAAC) incorporating ceramic tile powder waste (CPW) for construction …

Waste ceramic powder incorporated alkali activated mortars exposed to elevated Temperatures: Performance evaluation

GF Huseien, ARM Sam, J Mirza, MM Tahir… - … and Building Materials, 2018 - Elsevier
This paper reports the effects of high volume waste ceramic powder (WCP) inclusion on the
mechanical and microstructure properties of alkali activated mortars (AAMs) exposed to …

Comparison of lunar and Martian regolith simulant-based geopolymer cements formed by alkali-activation for in-situ resource utilization

JN Mills, M Katzarova, NJ Wagner - Advances in Space Research, 2022 - Elsevier
Future human space exploration and habitation on the lunar and Martian surfaces
necessitates in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) for the development of construction materials …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of waste glass bottles-derived nanopowder as slag replacement on mortars with alkali activation: Durability characteristics

HK Hamzah, GF Huseien, MA Asaad… - Case Studies in …, 2021 - Elsevier
Various alkali-activated binders (AABs) incorporated with different industrial wastes
emerged as useful environmental affable materials in the construction sectors as alternative …