Environmental Quality Management,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
34(3)
Published: Feb. 3, 2025
ABSTRACT
Geopolymers
are
an
innovative
class
of
environmentally
friendly
materials
gaining
significant
attention
in
construction,
science,
and
sustainable
technology.
As
alternatives
to
traditional
cement‐based
materials,
geopolymers
exhibit
unique
mechanical
properties
suitable
for
various
construction
applications,
including
use
as
coating
high‐temperature‐resistant
materials.
Notably,
can
effectively
adsorb
heavy
metals,
dyes,
radioactive
pollutants,
offering
substantial
environmental
benefits.
This
review
paper
explores
the
process
mechanism
geopolymerization,
well
application
treatment
contaminants.
It
details
how
aluminosilicate
precursors
contribute
photocatalytic
degradation
examining
role
different
raw
material
sources,
types
activators
or
additives
used,
preparation
methods.
highlights
effectiveness
dye
degradation,
providing
insights
into
underlying
mechanisms.
Additionally,
delves
interaction
with
metals
through
mechanisms
such
chemisorption,
complexation,
adsorption,
ion
exchange,
intraparticle
diffusion,
solidification
within
geopolymer
matrix.
comprehensive
analysis
existing
research
aids
researchers
understanding
capabilities
limitations
remediation.
Beyond
waste
reduction,
addresses
broader
impact
geopolymers,
particularly
their
potential
reducing
carbon
footprint
compared
cement.
aspect
is
crucial
evaluating
overall
sustainability
geopolymers.
Furthermore,
emphasizes
importance
life
cycle
durability
assessments
(LCA)
evaluate
ecological
this
eco‐friendly
concrete
throughout
its
lifetime,
from
end‐of‐life
disposal.
LCA
provides
a
complete
perspective
on
guiding
future
applications
construction.
By
synthesizing
current
serves
valuable
resource
technology,
directions
applications.
Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
16(9), P. 3478 - 3478
Published: April 29, 2023
The
demand
for
geopolymer
materials
is
constantly
growing.
This,
in
turn,
translates
into
an
increasing
number
of
studies
aimed
at
developing
new
approaches
to
the
methodology
synthesis.
range
potential
applications
geopolymers
can
be
increased
by
improving
properties
components.
Future
directions
on
aim
showing
excellent
mechanical
but
also
demonstrating
significant
improvement
thermal,
magnetic,
or
sorption
characteristics.
Additionally,
current
efforts
focus
not
only
materials'
obtaining
them
as
a
result
environment-friendly
performed
line
with
circular
economy
assumptions.
Scientists
look
smart
and
economical
solutions
such
that
small
amount
modifier
will
translate
functional
properties.
Thus,
special
attention
paid
application
nanomaterials.
This
article
presents
selected
nanoparticles
incorporated
matrices,
including
carbon
nanotubes,
graphene,
nanosilica,
titanium
dioxide.
review
was
prepared
employing
scientific
databases,
particular
given
nanocomposites.
purpose
this
discuss
nanocomposites
context
sustainable
development
approach.
Importantly,
main
influence
these
nanomaterials
physicochemical
Such
combination
technology
nanotechnology
seems
promising
terms
preparation
variety
uses.
