Also: geopolymer concrete, alkali-activated materials, metakaolin
Geopolymers are cement-like binders made by activating ash, slag, volcanic ash or calcined clay with alkaline solutions. They can replace part of ordinary cement with a lower carbon footprint.
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A review of recent developments in geopolymer concrete.
As reported in: Singh, Ishwarya, Gupta et al. (2015). Geopolymer concrete: A review of some recent developments. Construction and Building Materials. doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2015.03.036
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Effect of slag (GGBFS) on setting, workability and early strength of fly ash geopolymer concrete cured at ambient temperature.
Built / tested: concrete samples
As reported in: Nath, Sarker (2014). Effect of GGBFS on setting, workability and early strength properties of fly ash geopolymer concrete cured in ambient condition. Construction and Building Materials. doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2014.05.080
Synthesis and thermal properties of geopolymers made from volcanic ash for structural and refractory use.
Built / tested: refractory samples
As reported in: Lemougna, MacKenzie, Melo (2011). Synthesis and thermal properties of inorganic polymers (geopolymers) for structural and refractory applications from volcanic ash. Ceramics International. doi:10.1016/j.ceramint.2011.05.002
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Effect of curing temperature on hardening of metakaolin-based geopolymer.
As reported in: Rovnaník (2010). Effect of curing temperature on the development of hard structure of metakaolin-based geopolymer. Construction and Building Materials. doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2009.12.023
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