[HTML][HTML] Technological challenges in nanoparticle-modified geopolymer concrete: A comprehensive review on nanomaterial dispersion, characterization techniques …

K Kishore, A Pandey, NK Wagri, A Saxena… - Case Studies in …, 2023‏ - Elsevier
The use of geopolymer-based concrete has many advantages over conventional cement
concrete. Geopolymer, which derives its basic ingredients from industrial waste, has …

The role of graphene and its derivatives in modifying different phases of geopolymer composites: A review

RS Krishna, J Mishra, B Nanda, SK Patro… - … and Building Materials, 2021‏ - Elsevier
There is broad agreement among researchers that the next facing of the construction
material industry is 'geopolymer composites', also called 'green composites. Although …

Understanding geopolymer binder-aggregate interfacial characteristics at molecular level

MF Kai, JG Dai - Cement and Concrete Research, 2021‏ - Elsevier
The interfacial characteristics of geopolymer binder to aggregate composites are poorly
understood, especially at molecular level. Herein, molecular models are developed to study …

[HTML][HTML] Waterproof geopolymer composites modified by hydrophobic particles and polydimethylsiloxane

S Ruan, S Chen, J Lu, Q Zeng, Y Liu, D Yan - Composites Part B …, 2022‏ - Elsevier
Geopolymer is a green porous aluminosilicate material that can be tailored with fillers and
additives to achieve various functions. In this work, waterproof geopolymer composites …

Development of red mud-modified geopolymer coating with radiative cooling effect for footway application

N Yang, S Xue, MR Ahmad, Q Xuan, MF Kai… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2024‏ - Elsevier
Radiative cooling coating technology is gaining increasing attention in the context of
mitigating urban heat island and tackling global climate change. This paper is concerned …

Aluminum-induced structure evolution and mechanical strengthening of calcium silicate hydrates: an atomistic insight

MF Kai, G Li, BB Yin, A Akbar - Construction and Building Materials, 2023‏ - Elsevier
How Al 3+ dissolved from supplementary cementitious materials influences the performance
of cement paste is far from being fully understood, especially from an atomistic insight …

Matrix wettability and mechanical properties of geopolymer cement-polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) hybrids

S Ruan, S Chen, X Zhu, Q Zeng, Y Liu, J Lai… - Cement and Concrete …, 2021‏ - Elsevier
Geopolymers have attracted attention as green building materials with low carbon dioxide
emissions and excellent mechanical properties. Due to their hydrophilicity and porous …

[HTML][HTML] Sustainable fly ash based geopolymer binders: a review on compressive strength and microstructure properties

J Mishra, B Nanda, SK Patro, RS Krishna - Sustainability, 2022‏ - mdpi.com
As a result of global warming, the pursuance of low-carbon, sustainable building materials
has been prioritized. The development of geopolymer/cement-less binders can be …

Geopolymer-based radiative cooling coating: Tailoring surface hydrophobic properties while retaining optical characteristics

N Yang, JH Liu, MF Kai, JG Dai - Construction and Building Materials, 2024‏ - Elsevier
The longevity of geopolymer-based radiative cooling coatings is questionable due to their
hydrophilic nature. This study used four hydrophobic agents-sodium methyl silicate (SMS) …

Atomic-level investigation into the transport of NaCl solution in porous cement paste: The effects of pore size and temperature

U Hayat, MF Kai, A Hu-Bao, JX Liew, JG Dai - Journal of Building …, 2024‏ - Elsevier
The durability of concrete is determined by the ion transport within porous calcium silicate
hydrate (C–S–H) gels. This study utilized molecular dynamics simulation to examine the …