Development of new precursors for one-part alkali-activated geopolymer using industrial wastes

Monower Sadique, Abdullah Kadhim, William Atherton, Patryk Kot

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Abstract

Conventional two-part alkali activation has many drawbacks: the hazardous activating solution, which makes it less friendly to handle and the absence in long-term availability of its main precursors such as fly ash and ground granulated furnace slag. This research aimed to develop a one-part alkali-activated cement, which is free of chemical solutions. A blend of alumina-silicate rich materials with adequate alkaline content to minimise the limitations associated with the current (AAC) relating to source materials was utilised. At the same time, applying alternative activation methods such as thermo-mechanical activation, alkali-thermal activation or thermo-chemical activation of new (AAC) precursors were investigated. Materials were analysed in terms of their physical, chemical and metallurgical properties to understand the changes after thermal activation. Enhanced compressive strength was recorded from individual thermal activation of the materials at 450 °C and 950 °C.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSustainable Environmental Geotechnics - Proceedings of EGRWSE 2019
EditorsKrishna R. Reddy, Arvind K. Agnihotri, Ajay Bansal, Yeliz Yukselen-Aksoy, Brajesh K. Dubey
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages115-123
Number of pages9
ISBN (Print)9783030513498
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 8 Sept 2020
Externally publishedYes
Event2nd International Conference on Environmental Geotechnology, Recycled Waste Materials and Sustainable Engineering, EGRWSE 2019 - Chicago, United States
Duration: 16 Jun 201920 Jun 2019

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Civil Engineering
Volume89
ISSN (Print)2366-2557
ISSN (Electronic)2366-2565

Conference

Conference2nd International Conference on Environmental Geotechnology, Recycled Waste Materials and Sustainable Engineering, EGRWSE 2019
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityChicago
Period16/06/1920/06/19

Keywords

  • Alkali activation
  • One-part geopolymer
  • Thermal activation

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