Discover Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
3(1)
Published: June 10, 2023
Abstract
Numerous
scientific
studies
have
been
conducted,
and
a
wide
range
of
new
inorganic
geopolymer
composite
applications
emerged
as
result.
This
innovative
material
can
be
made
from
agricultural
waste
sources
rich
in
aluminosilicate,
which
provides
best
substitute
for
traditional
cement
terms
both
quality
cost.
paper
presents
the
state-of-the-art
review
deploying
agro-wastes
precursor
concrete
with
view
to
aggregating
research
using
agro
ash-based
most
auspicious,
durable,
inexpensive,
user-friendly,
eco-beneficial
construction
materials
long-term
use.
thoroughly
examines
rheological,
workability,
chemistry,
mechanical
characteristics
agro-waste
emphasis
on
sugarcane
bagasse
banana
peels
ash.
Sugarcane
green
bananas
(
matooke
)
play
vital
roles
East
African
agriculture,
economy
food
security.
The
effects
micro-structures,
curing
conditions,
molarity
metallic
alkalis,
proportioning
alkaline-binder
ratio,
aggregates
content
size
fractions
behavior
were
critically
assessed.
study
highlighted
abundance
these
products
serve
staple
region,
therefore,
it
becomes
imperative
recycle
its
produce
durable
by
way
management
strategy.
As
component
readily
available
building
materials,
they
crucial
role
providing
sector
sustainable
outlook
while
concluding
that
are
potential
could
game
changer
concrete,
number
gaps
worthy
further
identified.
findings
this
demonstrates
derivatives
when
used
binder
viable
alternative
conventional
cementitious
materials.
Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 1, 2024
Granite
residual
soil
(GRS)
is
a
type
of
weathering
that
can
decompose
upon
contact
with
water,
potentially
causing
geological
hazards.
In
this
study,
cement,
an
alkaline
solution,
and
glass
fiber
were
used
to
reinforce
GRS.
The
effects
cement
content
SiO2/Na2O
ratio
the
solution
on
static
dynamic
strengths
GRS
discussed.
Microscopically,
reinforcement
mechanism
coupling
effect
examined
using
X-ray
diffraction
(XRD),
micro-computed
tomography
(micro-CT),
scanning
electron
microscopy
(SEM).
results
indicated
addition
2%
0.5
led
densest
matrix,
lowest
porosity,
highest
compressive
strength,
which
was
4994
kPa
impact
resistance
75.4
kN
after
adding
fiber.
strength
result
hydration,
pozzolanic
reaction
clay
minerals
in
GRS,
alkali
activation
minerals.
Excessive
or
excessively
high
have
negative
effects,
such
as
destruction
C-(A)-S-H
gels
by
hindering
production
N-A-S-H
gels.
This
damage
matrix
reinforced
leading
decrease
both
strengths.
study
suggests
further
research
required
gain
more
precise
understanding
mixture
terms
reducing
our
carbon
footprint
optimizing
its
properties.
findings
indicate
are
appropriate
for
be
high-strength
foundation
embankment
construction.
provides
analysis
strategies
mitigating
managing
slope
failures,
well
enhancing
roadbed
performance.
The Science of The Total Environment,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
865, P. 161230 - 161230
Published: Dec. 28, 2022
Traditional
concrete
production
is
a
major
contributor
to
global
warming.
Industrially
produced
geopolymer
viable
substitute
limit
the
negative
impacts
of
production.
Thus,
this
study
developed
novel
mix
designs
using
industrial
side
streams,
such
as
bark
boiler
ash,
construction
and
demolition
waste
(CDW),
fibre
waste,
mine
tailings.
A
cradle-to-gate
life
cycle
assessment
(LCA)
methodology
was
conducted
evaluate
potential
these
different
(GPC)
in
comparison
with
traditional
concrete.
The
results
showed
that
industrial-based
lower
amounts
sodium
silicate
metakaolin
exhibited
better
environmental
performance.
Specifically,
10
%
reduction
content
reduces
warming
impact
by
16
compared
processing
curing
for
formulations
has
an
less
than
1
%.
From
sustainability
perspective,
performance
from
streams
can
be
further
improved
increasing
concentration
recycled
mixes.
In
addition,
effective
use
improve
management,
sustainability,
strength
