Recent progress in low-carbon binders
The development of low-carbon binders has been recognized as a means of reducing the
carbon footprint of the Portland cement industry, in response to growing global concerns …
carbon footprint of the Portland cement industry, in response to growing global concerns …
Shrinkage mechanisms and shrinkage-mitigating strategies of alkali-activated slag composites: A critical review
Alkali-activated binders are considered as promising alternatives for ordinary Portland
cement (OPC) binders due to their positive environmental effects and excellent mechanical …
cement (OPC) binders due to their positive environmental effects and excellent mechanical …
A review on shrinkage-reducing methods and mechanisms of alkali-activated/geopolymer systems: Effects of chemical additives
B Zhang, H Zhu, P Feng, P Zhang - Journal of Building Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
Alkali-activated binders or geopolymers are identified as an ideal substitute for ordinary
Portland cement (OPC) binders because of their outstanding mechanical characteristics and …
Portland cement (OPC) binders because of their outstanding mechanical characteristics and …
Drying shrinkage in alkali-activated binders–a critical review
Alkali-activated binders have been proposed and have emerged as an alternative to
ordinary Portland cement (OPC) binders with acceptable mechanical and durability …
ordinary Portland cement (OPC) binders with acceptable mechanical and durability …
Alkali-activated materials and geopolymer: a review of common precursors and activators addressing circular economy
Introduction The vast increase in CO2 and waste generation in recent decades has been a
major obstacle to sustainable development and sustainability. In construction industry, the …
major obstacle to sustainable development and sustainability. In construction industry, the …
The effect of curing regimes on physico-mechanical, microstructural and durability properties of alkali-activated materials: A review
Alkali-activated materials (AAMs) refer to a group of alternative materials to ordinary
Portland cement concrete with reduced environmental footprint. Despite several benefits of …
Portland cement concrete with reduced environmental footprint. Despite several benefits of …
Drying shrinkage of one-part alkali-activated slag concrete
The aim of this study was to evaluate the drying shrinkage of one-part alkali-activated slag
concrete (AASC) for up to 180 days that is influenced by mix design parameters. A total of 24 …
concrete (AASC) for up to 180 days that is influenced by mix design parameters. A total of 24 …
Autogenous shrinkage of alkali activated slag mortars: Basic mechanisms and mitigation methods
This paper presents various mechanisms that can explain the cause of excessive
autogenous shrinkage exhibited by alkali activated slag mortars (AASM) compared to …
autogenous shrinkage exhibited by alkali activated slag mortars (AASM) compared to …
Influence of fly ash on the pore structure and shrinkage characteristics of metakaolin-based geopolymer pastes and mortars
This study investigates the pore structure and shrinkage behavior of metakaolin-based
geopolymer pastes and mortars containing 0–30% fly ash. Fly ash substitution decreases …
geopolymer pastes and mortars containing 0–30% fly ash. Fly ash substitution decreases …
[HTML][HTML] Effect of limestone on engineering properties of alkali-activated concrete: A review
CL Chan, M Zhang - Construction and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
Alkali-activated concrete (AAC) is a promising sustainable alternative to cementitious
materials concerning its environmental benefits and satisfactory engineering properties …
materials concerning its environmental benefits and satisfactory engineering properties …