The past and future of sustainable concrete: A critical review and new strategies on cement-based materials

J de Brito, R Kurda - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2021 - Elsevier
The negative impacts of cement-based material (CBM) production are way bigger than ever
expected. To illustrate the scale of this phenomenon, all the forests in the world, regardless …

Durability performance of geopolymer concrete: A review

LS Wong - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
Geopolymer concrete is produced from the geopolymerization process, in which molecules
known as oligomers integrate to form geopolymer networks with covalent bonding. Its …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of elevated temperatures on mechanical properties of lightweight geopolymer concrete

BA Tayeh, AM Zeyad, IS Agwa, M Amin - Case Studies in Construction …, 2021 - Elsevier
This study aims to examine the effect of high temperatures on lightweight geopolymer
concrete (LWGC) and lightweight ordinary concrete (LWOC) made of natural pumice and …

Lightweight concrete from a perspective of sustainable reuse of waste byproducts

MF Junaid, Z ur Rehman, M Kuruc, I Medveď… - … and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
Traditional waste management schemes raise various environmental, social, and economic
concerns; thus, require productive replacements. A large amount of natural resource is …

[HTML][HTML] Molarity activity effect on mechanical and microstructure properties of geopolymer concrete: A review

FA Shilar, SV Ganachari, VB Patil, TMY Khan… - Case Studies in …, 2022 - Elsevier
The purpose of this paper is to discuss the effect of different molarity, Alkaline to Binder ratio
(A/B), and Sodium silicate to sodium hydroxide (SS/SH) ratios on the enhancement of fresh …

Influence of rice husk ash on mechanical properties and fire resistance of recycled aggregate high-calcium fly ash geopolymer concrete

P Nuaklong, P Jongvivatsakul, T Pothisiri, V Sata… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2020 - Elsevier
The use of recycled aggregates in geopolymer concrete provides an eco-friendly alternative
for the construction industry. Since geopolymer concretes made with recycled aggregates …

Fabrication and engineering properties of concretes based on geopolymers/alkali-activated binders-A review

P Zhang, K Wang, Q Li, J Wang, Y Ling - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2020 - Elsevier
Concretes based on geopolymers/alkali-activated binders have attracted considerable
attention as the promising construction and repair materials since their discovery because of …

[HTML][HTML] Advanced progress in recycling municipal and construction solid wastes for manufacturing sustainable construction materials

Z Tang, W Li, VWY Tam, C Xue - Resources, Conservation & Recycling: X, 2020 - Elsevier
The sharply increasing solid waste generation has raised the environmental concerns
worldwide which currently have been escalated to a worrying level. Intending to eliminate …

Enhancement of mechanical properties of fly ash geopolymer containing fine recycled concrete aggregate with micro carbon fiber

P Nuaklong, A Wongsa, K Boonserm… - Journal of Building …, 2021 - Elsevier
In this study, the micro carbon fiber (CF) was used to enhance the mechanical properties of
fly ash geopolymer containing fine recycled concrete aggregate (RCA). Natural river sand …

Assessment of mechanical and durability properties of FA-GGBS based lightweight geopolymer concrete

R Rawat, D Pasla - Construction and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
The relentless consumption of natural aggregates and cement in concrete due to rapid
construction has resulted in the exhaustion of natural resources; consequently, it's vital to …