[HTML][HTML] Autogenous shrinkage of alkali-activated slag: A critical review

Z Li, Y Chen, JL Provis, Ö Cizer, G Ye - Cement and Concrete Research, 2023 - Elsevier
This paper provides a critical review on autogenous shrinkage of alkali-activated slag (AAS).
It is reported that AAS paste, mortar, and concrete generally show larger autogenous …

Recycling and comprehensive utilization of ferronickel slag in concrete

F Han, H Zhang, Y Li, Z Zhang - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2023 - Elsevier
Ferronickel slag (FNS) is a solid waste produced in the smelting of ferronickel alloys. FNS is
classified as blast furnace ferronickel slag (BFS) and electric furnace ferronickel slag (EFS) …

[HTML][HTML] Characterisation of alkali-activated stainless steel slag and blast-furnace slag cements

S Ghorbani, L Stefanini, Y Sun, B Walkley… - Cement and Concrete …, 2023 - Elsevier
Rapid global industrial growth is causing an increase in the generation of large-scale by-
products and waste materials, which can be recycled in the construction industry to …

Microstructure and macro properties of sustainable alkali-activated fly ash mortar with various construction waste fines as binder replacement up to 100%

M Liu, H Wu, P Yao, C Wang, Z Ma - Cement and Concrete Composites, 2022 - Elsevier
Utilizing construction waste fines as eco-friendly binder for sustainable alkali-activated
materials provides new approach to recycling construction waste. This work investigated the …

[HTML][HTML] Interpreting the early-age reaction process of alkali-activated slag by using combined embedded ultrasonic measurement, thermal analysis, XRD, FTIR and …

R Cao, S Zhang, N Banthia, Y Zhang… - Composites Part B …, 2020 - Elsevier
In the present study, the early-age reaction process of alkali-activated slag (AAS) pastes was
in-situ monitored by using embedded piezoelectric transducer based ultrasonic monitoring …

Mechanical properties and microstructure analysis of FA-GGBS-HMNS based geopolymer concrete

A Bouaissi, L Li, MMAB Abdullah, QB Bui - Construction and Building …, 2019 - Elsevier
This paper presents an experimental investigation on the mechanical properties and
microstructure of geopolymer concrete mixed using class F fly ash (FA), ground granulated …

Mechanical and microstructural properties of alkali-activated slag and slag+ fly ash mortars exposed to high temperature

S Çelikten, M Sarıdemir, İÖ Deneme - Construction and Building Materials, 2019 - Elsevier
In this study, changes in the mechanical and microstructural properties of alkali-activated
blast furnace slag (BFS) and BFS+ fly ash (FA) blended mortars exposed to 25, 400, 600 …

Recent advances and productivity analysis of 3D printed geopolymers

MH Raza, RY Zhong, M Khan - Additive Manufacturing, 2022 - Elsevier
The latest trends of sustainability have introduced environmentally friendly materials and
green technologies in the construction sector. However, these materials and technologies …

A green ultra-high performance geopolymer concrete containing recycled fine aggregate: Mechanical properties, freeze-thaw resistance and microstructure

G Liang, W Yao, Y Wei - Science of The Total Environment, 2023 - Elsevier
The shortage of natural aggregate poses challenges and offers new opportunities for the
construction industry. Under this background, the emergence of recycled aggregates sheds …

Effect of combined activator of Ca (OH) 2 and Na2CO3 on workability and compressive strength of alkali-activated ferronickel slag system

Z Bian, G **, T Ji - Cement and concrete composites, 2021 - Elsevier
The utilization of ferronickel slag into the alkali-activated system is promising to mitigate
environmental pollution. Due to slower reaction rate and satisfactory strength, a combined …