Natural fibers as an alternative to synthetic fibers in reinforcement of geopolymer matrices: a comparative review

ARG de Azevedo, ASA Cruz, MT Marvila… - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
Geopolymer materials have been gaining ground in the civil construction sector not only for
having superior physical properties when compared to conventional cement, but also for …

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] Eco-friendly fibre reinforced geopolymer concrete: A critical review on the microstructure and long-term durability properties

W Li, ED Shumuye, T Shiying, Z Wang… - Case Studies in …, 2022 - Elsevier
The environmental impact caused by the production process of ordinary Portland cement
(OPC) concrete is a major challenge that requires demanding solutions in the construction …

[HTML][HTML] A review on alkali-activated slag concrete

I Amer, M Kohail, MS El-Feky, A Rashad… - Ain Shams Engineering …, 2021 - Elsevier
Alkali-activated concrete (AAC) has attracted considerable attention since its first use as an
alternative material to the well-known traditional Portland cement concrete (PCC) due to …

A state-of-the-art review on the durability of geopolymer concrete for sustainable structures and infrastructure

M Wasim, TD Ngo, D Law - Construction and Building Materials, 2021 - Elsevier
The need for sustainable and environmentally friendly concrete for construction has resulted
in the development of low carbon concretes such as geopolymer concrete. Geopolymer …

A state-of-the-art review on fibre-reinforced geopolymer composites

AGN Abbas, FNAA Aziz, K Abdan, NAM Nasir… - … and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
Cement industries that produce the primary component of concrete remain one of the main
challenges to the world since they change the climate and possess a negative impact on …

Impact of fiber reinforcements on properties of geopolymer composites: A review

KZ Farhan, MAM Johari, R Demirboğa - Journal of Building Engineering, 2021 - Elsevier
Conventional Portland cement-based composites are inherently weak under tensile
stresses, due to its high brittleness quotient, and the problem gets further aggravated in …

Experimental study on the properties of ultra-high-strength geopolymer concrete with polypropylene fibers and nano-silica

F Althoey, O Zaid, S Alsulamy, R Martínez-García… - Plos one, 2023 - journals.plos.org
Because of the recent progress in materials properties, specifically high-strength concrete,
further research is needed to evaluate its suitability, understanding, and performance in the …

Influence of precursor materials and molar ratios on normal, high, and ultra-high performance geopolymer concrete–A state of art review

B Swathi, R Vidjeapriya - Construction and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
Nowadays, it becomes mandatory to create sustained nature to protect the environment. The
construction industry is a vast area where many innovative ideas are adopted to maintain …

Natural fiber reinforced high calcium fly ash geopolymer mortar

A Wongsa, R Kunthawatwong, S Naenudon… - … and Building Materials, 2020 - Elsevier
This study investigated the properties of high calcium fly ash geopolymer mortars containing
natural fibers. Two types of natural fibers, namely sisal fiber and coconut fiber were …