Recent Development and Application in Geopolymers
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Earth Sciences".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 November 2023) | Viewed by 3065
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Geopolymers are amorphous ceramic materials obtained from the alkaline activation of aluminum silicate, and are inorganic polymers. They have been the focus of research for the past few decades. Geopolymers have become a promising alternative to traditional cement-based materials due to their excellent mechanical properties, durability, and environmental sustainability. Compared with ordinary Portland cement-based materials, they help reduce energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and environmental impacts in the production process. The application fields of geological polymers can be divided into two categories, those with conventional physical and mechanical properties, and those for functional and advanced applications.
This Special Issue aims to study the latest progress and applications of geopolymers, providing a platform for researchers to share their latest discoveries and insights, thereby promoting further research and development in the field of geopolymers. We are pleased to invite experts in the field of geopolymers to submit materials for inclusion in this Special Issue.
Dr. Jing Yang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- geopolymer
- alkali-activated materials
- sustainable materials
- physical properties
- mechanical properties
- geopolymer applications
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