Review of Recent Developments Regarding the Durability Performance of Eco-Friendly Geopolymer Concrete

The 21st century has witnessed a substantial increase in the demand for construction materials, mainly influenced by the growing population. This increase in demand has resulted in higher prices for these materials and has also placed considerable burdens on environmental resources, prompting the se...

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Published in:Buildings (Basel) 2023-12, Vol.13 (12), p.3033
Main Authors: Alahmari, Turki S., Abdalla, Tareg Abdalla, Rihan, Mohammed Ali M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
abrasion
Acid resistance
Aggregates
Carbon dioxide
Carbon dioxide emissions
Cement
Chloride ions
Chloride resistance
Clay
Climate change
Concrete
Construction
Construction materials
corrosion
Curing
Durability
durability properties
Emissions
Energy consumption
Energy minerals
Environmental impact
fire resistance
Fossil fuels
Freeze-thaw durability
Freeze-thawing
freeze–thaw resistance
geopolymer concrete
Geopolymers
Industrial plant emissions
Natural resources
Penetration resistance
Polymerization
Potassium
Raw materials
Reviews
Silica
Sulfate resistance
Sulfates
Sulfuric acid
Water absorption
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Summary:The 21st century has witnessed a substantial increase in the demand for construction materials, mainly influenced by the growing population. This increase in demand has resulted in higher prices for these materials and has also placed considerable burdens on environmental resources, prompting the search for eco-friendly and economically viable alternatives such as geopolymer materials to replace traditional materials like cement. The benefits of geopolymer materials as substitutes for cement in concrete extend beyond their exceptional durability. Initially, geopolymer was introduced to address the environmental impact arising from carbon dioxide emissions and the substantial consumption of fossil fuels through the production of cement. The current review investigates recent advances regarding the durability characteristics of geopolymer materials. This includes aspects such as water absorption, temperature resistance, sulfuric acid resistance, sulfate resistance, chloride ion penetration, and freeze–thaw resistance, among others. The results of this review highlight geopolymer concrete’s enhanced durability over traditional cement-based concrete. Furthermore, this review offers recommendations and outlines potential research avenues for further exploration of geopolymer concrete.
ISSN:2075-5309
2075-5309
DOI:10.3390/buildings13123033