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Natural fibers are an excellent alternative since they are inexpensive and easily accessible in fibrous form. Several researchers claim that jute fiber (JTF) can be used in concrete to improve its strength and durability performance. This review describes the characteristics and potential uses of some jute fibers in concrete. The main theme of this review is to summarize the effect of JTF on fresh properties of concrete, strength parameters, and durability characteristics. It can be concluded that jute fibers improved strength and durability aspect but decreased the fluidity of concrete in a similar way to synthetic fibers. However, there is little research available on the durability of concrete reinforced with JTF. Furthermore, the optimum percentage of JTF in concrete is critical as the higher dose adversely affects strength and durability characteristics due to lack fluidity. The typical range of optimum dose of JTF varies from 1% to 2% depending on the length and diameter of jute fibers. The review also identifies the key for future researchers to further, enhance the properties of concrete reinforced with JTF.

Nanosilica produced from physically-processed white rice husk ash agricultural waste can be incorporated into geopolymer cement-based materials to improve the mechanical and micro performance. This study aimed to investigate the effect of natural nanosilica on the mechanical properties and microstructure of geopolymer cement. It examined the mechanical behavior of geopolymer paste reinforced with 2, 3, and 4 wt% nanosilica. The tests of compressive strength, direct tensile strength, three bending tests, Scanning Electron Microscope-Energy Dispersive X-ray (SEM/EDX), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), and Fourier-transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) were undertaken to evaluate the effect of nanosilica addition to the geopolymer paste. The addition of 2 wt% nanosilica in the geopolymer paste increased the compressive strength by 22%, flexural strength by 82%, and fracture toughness by 82% but decreased the direct tensile strength by 31%. The microstructure analysis using SEM, XRD, and FTIR showed the formation of calcium alumina-silicate hydrate (C–A–S–H) gel. The SEM images also revealed a compact and cohesive geopolymer matrix, indicating that the mechanical properties of geopolymers with 2 wt% nanosilica were improved. Thus, it is feasible for nanosilica to be used as a binder.

The cement industry has contributed large amounts of CO2 emissions and is responsible for the consumption of non-renewable natural resources. Geopolymer based cement has emerged as an environmentally friendly alternative to construction materials because it can be produced from industrial waste. Similar to ordinary portland cement, geopolymer cement can be strengthened with nanomaterials. This paper presents a review of nanosilica and cellulose nanocrystals in geopolymer cement. The addition of nanosilica can improve the properties of pozolan which is able to bind calcium-hydroxide so that the resistance to sulfate corrosion will also be better and nanosilica can also increase chemical reactions due to its surface area. Nano-sized cellulose-based particles can fill the smallest gaps in cement paste that cannot be treated by other micro or macro sized materials. This paper also presents an overview of the latest advances in the production of geopolymer cement that reinforced by nanosilica and cellulose nanocrystals as promising sustainable construction materials.

Rice husk ash (RHA), a byproduct of the rice industry, is the primary source of amorphous silica for producing sodium silicate solutions to replace standard commercial sodium silicate in geopolymer mixture design. The effect of various concentrations of NaOH used as an activator to produce epoxy-geopolymer cement was studied. Three initial concentrations of NaOH were used (8, 10, and 12M) to examine the optimum dissolution and formation of silica oligomers that can function as the activator during the geopolymerization. The result indicated the increase of NaOH concentration raises the silica yield strength. The silica yield found was 65.84%, 70.53% and 72.06% on NaOH use of 8, 10, 12 M, respectively. IR-spectra results showed silica functional groups and the sodium silicate were successfully synthesized. The IR spectra indicated the appearance of hydroxyl bonds, which strengthen the geopolymer matrix. SEM results showed the C-S-H and N-A-S-H bonds in the geopolymer. With 10M NaOH, the compressive strength of the geopolymer cement paste was optimal at 27.53 MPa. Thus, Rice husk ash (RHA) is feasible to be used as an activator in high calcium fly ash-based epoxy geopolymer cement.

Sodium silicate is a commonly used activator in geopolymer that is produced commercially. In this study, rice husk ash (RHA) from agricultural waste was used to synthesize sodium silicate as an activator for geopolymer cement. This white ash was applied for producing sodium silicate with different molarities (8, 10, and 12) and then used to synthesize fly ash-based geopolymer cement. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) were applied to investigate the micro-characteristics of the geopolymerization products. Bulk density, water absorption, compressive strength, flexural strength, and fracture toughness were carried out to measure and evaluate the geopolymers with sodium silicate. The combination of 10 M NaOH with sodium silicate increased the compressive strength by 16.21% and the flexural strength and fracture toughness by 81.6%. However, sodium silicate combined with 12 M NaOH decreased compressive strengths by 13.23% and flexural strength and fracture toughness by 61.94%. The lowest water absorption value of 12.3% was obtained in a geopolymer paste using sodium silicate combined with 10 M NaOH, and the largest was 13.3% for sodium silicate combined with 8 M NaOH. The microstructure analysis showed the hydrated calcium alumina silicate gel (C–A–S–H) and the SEM image also revealed a compact geopolymer matrix. Thus, it can be concluded that sodium silicate from rice husk ash can be utilized as an activator or reactive material to produce geopolymer cement with a good geopolymer network.