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Bioactivity enhancement of calcined kaolin geopolymer with CaCl2 treatment [PDF]

, 2016
This paper reports that surface treatment with CaCl2 enhances the bioactivity of a calcined kaolin geopolymer. Calcined kaolin, NaOH solution, sodium silicate solution, and heat curing were used to form geopolymer pastes.
Aguiar, J. L. Barroso de, Chindaprasirt, J., Chindaprasirt, P., Pacheco-Torgal, F., Pangdaeng, S., Sata, V.   +5 more
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Investigation on the Potential of Bacteria‐Coated Jute Fiber for Enhancing Mechanical Properties and Self‐Healing Capabilities in Concrete

Advances in Civil Engineering, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Concrete faces challenges such as low tensile strength, susceptibility to cracking, and limited self‐healing capabilities. To address these issues, natural fibers have gained attention as reinforcements due to their high specific strength, stiffness, biodegradability, and renewability.
Tadelech Abrham Adisu, Belachew Asteray Demiss, Yemanebirhan Emiru Ashagrie, Tesfaye Alemu Mohammed, Yiglet Mebrat Getu, Dereje Hailu Tufa, Walied A. Elsaigh, Se Jin Choi   +7 more
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Investigating the Mechanical and Microstructural Properties With Machine Learning Optimization of Recycled Eco‐Friendly PET Modified Concrete

Advances in Civil Engineering, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Over the past decades, studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of polyethylene (PE) and PE terephthalate (PET) as an alternative to aggregates in enhancing concrete performance. This research aims to predict the compressive strength (CS) of PE and PET‐incorporated concrete by evaluating the influence of key factors, including cement content, PET ...
Md. Alhaz Uddin, Md. Habibur Rahman Sobuz, Ibrahim Y. Hakeem, Mohamed AbdelMongy, Md. Kawsarul Islam Kabbo, Md. Kanan Chowdhury Tilak, Arnab Biswas   +6 more
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Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Service Life Design for Infrastructure (SLD4) [PDF]

, 2018
SLD4 is a conference on Service Life Design for Infrastructures which is jointly organised by Delft University and Tongji University as part of the RILEM week 2018 in Delft, The Netherlands.
Rodriguez, Claudia Romero, Savija, Branko, Ye, Guang, Yuan, Yong, Zhang, Hongzhi   +4 more
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Chemical characterisation of metakaolin and fly ash based geopolymers during exposure to solvents used in carbon capture [PDF]

, 2014
This paper presents an investigation into the chemical resistance of blended alkali activated aluminosilicate materials, specifically under exposure to two solvents used in post-combustion carbon capture, monoethanolamine (MEA) and potassium carbonate ...
Gordon, L.E., Provis, J.L., San Nicolas, R.   +2 more
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Effect of Biobased Natural Kapok Fiber on Properties of Sustainable Mortars Containing Slag and Fly Ash as a Partial Replacement of Portland Cement

Advances in Civil Engineering, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Cementitious materials are among the most widely utilized construction materials worldwide, owing to their versatility, cost efficiency, and structural performance. However, the environmental challenges associated with ordinary Portland cement (OPC) production, including significant CO2 emissions, have driven researchers to explore alternative ...
Gülşah Susurluk, Hakan Sarıkaya, Levent Bostancı, Arnab Biswas   +3 more
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Evolution of Unconfined Compressive Strength and Microstructural Properties of Geopolymers From Blended Waste Concrete Powder and Metakaolin

Advances in Civil Engineering, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
The use of waste concrete powder (WCP) in geopolymer synthesis offers a sustainable method for recycling construction and demolition waste (CDW). However, its low reactivity and high calcium content frequently result in geopolymers with inadequate mechanical strength.
Wu Chen, Zhiduo Zhu, Afaq Ahmad
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Preparation and Characterization of Lime Activated Unfired Bricks Made with Industrial Wastes [PDF]

, 2013
Utilization of fly ash can reduces the solid waste disposal problem and minimization of pollution also. Conventional production of bricks usually utilizes clay and shale as the source material and requires high temperature (900– 1000 °C) kiln firing ...

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Low carbon building: Experimental insight on the use of fly ash and glass fibre for making geopolymer concrete [PDF]

, 2017
Due to the environmental impacts resulting from the production of Ordinary Portland cement (OPC), the drive to develop alternative binders that can totally replace OPC is gaining huge consideration in the construction field.
Awoyera, P. O., Sathanandam, T., Sathishkumar, K., Vijayan, V.   +3 more
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Synthesis and Characterization of Metakaolin‐Based Geopolymer for Industrial Application

Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Materials with enhanced properties are currently in high demand. Consequently, the ability to synthesize these materials efficiently, using low energy and without adverse environmental impact, has become a critical research priority. For this reason, geopolymers present an attractive prospect for researchers in material science and engineering. In this
Kenneth Ejike Ibedu, Abdulfatai Adinoyi Murana, Aliyu Usman, Abdulmumin Ahmed Shuaibu, Mohammad Rezwan Habib   +4 more
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