Fresh, mechanical and microstructural properties of alkali-activated composites incorporating nanomaterials: A comprehensive review

C Zhang, H Khorshidi, E Najafi, M Ghasemi - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2023 - Elsevier
Nanomaterials possess outstanding physical, chemical, and electrical properties that
differentiate them from conventional materials. Recently, nano-modified alkali-activated …

[HTML][HTML] Advances in geopolymer materials: A comprehensive review

P Cong, Y Cheng - Journal of Traffic and Transportation Engineering …, 2021 - Elsevier
Geopolymer is a new environment-friendly cementitious material, and the development of
geopolymer can reduce the carbon dioxide emission caused by the development of cement …

Compressive strength of sustainable geopolymer concrete composites: a state-of-the-art review

HU Ahmed, AA Mohammed, S Rafiq, AS Mohammed… - Sustainability, 2021 - mdpi.com
The building industry, which emits a significant quantity of greenhouse gases, is under
tremendous pressure due to global climate change and its consequences for communities …

Geopolymers as an alternative to Portland cement: An overview

NB Singh, B Middendorf - Construction and Building Materials, 2020 - Elsevier
Abstract Portland cement manufacture emits 5–7% CO 2, which is responsible for global
warming. Geopolymers minimize CO 2 emission and may be a partial alternative to Portland …

Effect of nano-silica on mechanical, microstructural and durability properties of cement-based materials: A review

M Tabish, MM Zaheer, A Baqi - Journal of Building Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
Nanotechnology is a cutting-edge technology that has proven beneficial in various
engineering aspects. The use of nanomaterials in civil engineering has been a modern …

Use of geopolymer concrete for a cleaner and sustainable environment–A review of mechanical properties and microstructure

A Hassan, M Arif, M Shariq - Journal of cleaner production, 2019 - Elsevier
Geopolymer concrete (GPC) has been researched during the past few decades as an
alternative to sustainable construction materials, which can minimize CO 2 emission for its …

Effect of nanomaterials inclusion on sustainability of cement-based concretes: A comprehensive review

AM Onaizi, GF Huseien, NHAS Lim, M Amran… - … and Building Materials, 2021 - Elsevier
Negative effects of carbon dioxide (CO 2) emissions due to rapid development in several
countries worldwide are of increasing concern for the sustainable growth. To overcome such …

[HTML][HTML] Influence of nano-TiO2, nano-Fe2O3, nanoclay and nano-CaCO3 on the properties of cement/geopolymer concrete

JA Abdalla, BS Thomas, RA Hawileh, J Yang… - Cleaner Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
In past decades, researchers have tried to improve the durability of concrete by integrating
supplementary cementitious materials into concrete. Recent advancements in the field of …

[HTML][HTML] Nanomaterials in geopolymer composites: A review

RS Raj, GP Arulraj, N Anand, B Kanagaraj… - Developments in the …, 2023 - Elsevier
Nanomaterials (NMs) are being used to enhance the properties of construction materials.
This review focuses on the use of NMs to improve the characteristics of fresh and hardened …

Effect of source materials, additives on the mechanical properties and durability of fly ash and fly ash-slag geopolymer mortar: A review

SK John, Y Nadir, K Girija - Construction and Building Materials, 2021 - Elsevier
Geopolymer is a sub-class of alkali activated materials composed of base materials
containing aluminosilicates which can be used for construction with reduced environmental …