Recent Developments in Geopolymer Composites

Dear Colleagues,

Portland cement is a traditional humanmade cementitious construction material, the manufacturing of which has the largest consumption in large amounts of all kinds of natural raw materials and energy, such as limestone, clay, coal, electricity, etc. Not only that, but the cement industry has turned into a major source of greenhouse gas emissions. Geopolymers are recognized as a potentially viable alternative binder to ordinary cement, for reducing carbon dioxide emissions and achieving efficient waste recycling. Similarly, geopolymer concrete prepared using geopolymer is a promising ecofriendly concrete material. Therefore, geopolymer composite has received more and more attention by researchers all over the world.

This Special Issue, “Recent Developments in Geopolymer Composites”, for the journal Polymers is now open for submissions. Its main aim is to provide an update on new advances and research results in the field of geopolymer composites and their application as sustainable construction materials. The specific areas of the Special Issue include (but are not limited to) recent developments in production technologies, design theory and methods, advanced processes, characterization, workability, mechanical performance, durability, and commercialization with regard to all types of geopolymers, geopolymer concretes, and other geopolymer composites.

Prof. Dr. Peng Zhang
Guest Editor

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