To future-proof alkali-activation technology, there is a need to look beyond well-established
precursors such as fly ash and blast furnace slag, due to resource competition, geographical …

Even though, an innovative inorganic family of geopolymer concretes are eye-catching
potential building materials, it is quite essential to comprehend the fire and thermal …

Steel slag inhibits the early-age hydration of cement. However, its mechanism is still unclear.
In this paper, the early-age hydration kinetics and the evolution of the solid phases, aqueous …

The gel compatibility in calcium contained geopolymers remains a controversial topic. This
work aims to clarify the role of Ca availability in determining the geopolymerization of alkali …

This study reports the synthesis and characterization of geopolymer foam concrete (GFC). A
Class F fly ash with partial slag substitution was used for GFC synthesis by mechanical …

Due to its low hydraulic reactivity, ladle slag is currently underutilized with nearly 80% of
annual generation is either landfilled or dumped. This work investigates the joint activation …

The use of alternative binders is beneficial for addressing the shortage of resources and
reduce carbon emissions. Supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs)-cement system …

Foaming to reduce the density of geopolymeric materials is increasingly being reported in
the literature as it has been shown to be effective in improving their insulating properties …

A proper and detailed understanding of the thermal stability of Fe-rich fayalite slag-based
alkali-activated materials (AAMs) is important due to their potential use in refractory and fire …

Ladle slag is a by-product of secondary steel treatment. A typical management option for
ladle slag is stockpiling in open yards. Given the massive production quantities of such …