[HTML][HTML] Properties and applications of geopolymer composites: A review study of mechanical and microstructural properties

A Saeed, HM Najm, A Hassan, MMS Sabri, S Qaidi… - Materials, 2022 - mdpi.com
Portland cement (PC) is considered the most energy-intensive building material and
contributes to around 10% of global warming. It exacerbates global warming and climate …

[HTML][HTML] 3D printing of alkali-activated geopolymers for sustainable and circular economy advancements

A Yousaf, A Al Rashid, M Koç - Circular Economy, 2024 - Elsevier
The urgent global challenges of climate change and resource overconsumption highlight the
need for sustainable innovations in the construction industry. Ordinary portland cement, a …

Towards new generation of electrode-free conductive cement composites utilizing nano carbon black

A Abolhasani, A Pachenari, SM Razavian… - … and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract Development of a scalable, low-cost conductive concrete with a long lifetime has
the potential to evolve into a new solution for the next generation of floor heating systems …

Carbon black based self-sensing cement composite for structural health monitoring–a review on strength and conductive characteristics

A Dinesh, P Saravanakumar, BR Prasad… - Materials Today …, 2023 - Elsevier
Even though concrete buildings have high strength and durability, they are susceptible to
damage from hazards, aging, etc. In concrete structures, carbon-based conductive …

Effect of sillimanite sand on the mechanical property and thermal resistance of alkali-activated slag mortar

R Sharma, J Pei, MJ Miah, JG Jang - Construction and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
The change in the properties of fine aggregate has significant potential in altering the
efficacy of alkali-activated slag. Therefore, this study investigated the influence of sillimanite …

Ambient and heat-cured geopolymer composites: mix design optimization and life cycle assessment

M Rabie, MR Irshidat, N Al-Nuaimi - Sustainability, 2022 - mdpi.com
The feasibility of producing sustainable cement-free composites and its environmental
impact were investigated in this research. Experimental parametric evaluation was carried …

Hydroxyapatite/Dolomite alkaline activated material reaction in the formation of low temperature sintered ceramic as adsorbent materials

FF Kamarzamann, MMAB Abdullah… - … and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
Hazardous pollutants, especially heavy metals in wastewater, have become a major
concern due to the high potential of causing serious problems to humans and aquatic …

Thermal behavior and post-heating fracture characteristics of polypropylene microfiber-reinforced geopolymer binders

MR Irshidat, N Al-Nuaimi, M Rabie - Construction and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
This paper investigated the post-heating behavior of fly ash-based geopolymer binders
reinforced with polypropylene (PP) microfibers. Geopolymer binders with different fiber …

[HTML][HTML] Optimization of asphalt cold recycling containing ordinary and waste additives based on life cycle assessment considering the road traffic level-case study …

S Sanei, A Modarres - Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
In recent years, extensive research has been conducted on the use of second-hand or waste
materials in the road pavement construction layers. Most of these studies evaluated the …

Strength and Acid Resistance of Mortar with Different Binders from Palm Oil Fuel Ash, Slag, and Calcium Carbide Residue

A Abdulmatin, N Sa, S Dueramae… - Civil Engineering …, 2024 - civilejournal.org
This study deals with the use of ground palm oil fuel ash (GPOFA) in combination with
ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS) and ground calcium carbide residue (GCR) …