Jwaida, Z, Dulaimi, A, Mashaan, N and Othuman Mydin, MA (2023) Geopolymers: The Green Alternative to Traditional Materials for Engineering Applications. Infrastructures, 8 (6).

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Abstract

Researchers have been driven to investigate sustainable alternatives to cement production, such as geopolymers, due to the impact of global warming and climate change resulting from greenhouse gas emissions. Currently, they are exploring different methods and waste materials to enhance the mechanical and physical properties of geopolymer and expand its application range. This review paper offers a thorough analysis of the utilization of various waste materials in geopolymer manufacturing and shows the creative contribution of this research to the development of environmentally friendly cement substitutes. The article covers the properties, durability, and practical applications of geopolymer composites made from various waste binders. It includes a microstructure and chemical analysis. The research findings indicate that geopolymers are an effective cementitious binder substitute for cement in various applications. Additionally, the ecological and carbon footprint analysis highlights the sustainability of geopolymers compared to cement.

Item Type:	Article
Divisions:	Civil Engineering & Built Environment
Publisher:	MDPI AG
SWORD Depositor:	A Symplectic
Date Deposited:	19 Jun 2023 12:15
Last Modified:	19 Jun 2023 12:15
DOI or ID number:	10.3390/infrastructures8060098
URI:	https://researchonline.ljmu.ac.uk/id/eprint/19936

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