Geo Polymer Concrete

Gupta, Vinod Kumar; Khare, Akhil

doi:10.14445/23488352/ijce-v2i4p102

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“…Geopolymer concrete (GPC) is one of the best technologies to have a sustainable environment and a safe life cycle (9)(10)(11). Geopolymer (GP) term was concocted by Professor Davidovits, which has ancient origins that stretch up to the usage of structural materials for the construction of pyramids at Giza of Egypt (12,13). Geopolymer represents mineral polymers consequential from geochemistry as substitute building material (14,15).…”

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“…Geopolymer paste had evident macro cracks due to shrinkage which can be reduced by adding sand (19). GPC can be adopted in prefabricated structures, Pre-stressed Concrete (PSC), retrofitting, and rehabilitation works (12). The economic advantage of adopting geopolymerization is, without much processing, local wastes can be effectively utilized.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Incorporation of Nanoparticles in Building Materials

Meda¹,

Radhakrishna²,

Sachin³

et al. 2022

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The production process of cement is emitting a huge quantity of greenhouse gases and heat into the atmosphere. It is the prime time to explore amendments to the existing and to develop new generation material without compromising properties. New generation products must have an extended life, lesser impact on the environment, and adaptable properties so that carbon footprint can be minimized. Geopolymer composites are a promising substitute for conventional building materials with high early strength, resistance to chemical ingress, increased durability, and above all a low carbon footprint product. To overcome the challenges and to enhance the properties of conventional or substitute composites, nanotechnology provides better prospects. The chemical composition, particle size, and surface morphology of nanoparticles perform a vibrant role to escalate the behavior of the building composites. This review provides an overview of various nanomaterials, which bring about positive changes in the building materials.

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Incorporation of Nanoparticles in Building Materials

Meda¹,

Radhakrishna²,

Sachin³

et al. 2022

ECS Trans.

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“…Production of cement is both an energy and resource intensive process. The production of 1 tonne of ordinary Portland cement nearly produces an equivalent amount of CO2 [2,23] and also consumes huge amount of lime stone which is a non-renewable natural resource moreover the concrete making process uses enormous amount of water. Energy associated with the production of cement is nearly 4 GJ per Metric Ton [18].…”

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Development of Geopolymer Concrete for the Protection of Environment: A Greener Alternative to Cement

Mishra¹,

Das²,

Singh³

et al. 2019

IJCE

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There has been rapid usage of concrete for infrastructure development in present scenario all around the world. Consumption of cement in making concrete has proven to be posing a potential threat to our environment in terms of massive carbon footprints into the environment causing global warming. Sustainable development in the construction industry has been a major area of research in the present decade and geopolymer concrete is one such development towards sustainability. Geopolymer concrete is concrete without cement but better than OPC based concrete in all aspects. According to various researches, limestone reserves are on the verge of extinction and climate change due to Carbon emissions have been an important environmental issue around the world. This review paper presents the environmental issues by empirical data/surveys related to emissions of CO2 gases specific to cement industry conducted by eminent scientists/researchers and several environmental research bodies and online nongovernment organisations. The literature in this paper focuses on experiments conducted around the world in the field of promotion of geopolymer concrete as a green-building material stressing the importance of using eco-friendly construction material for sustainable development.

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