Blended Binder Geopolymer Concrete: The-Current-State-of-Art
摘要
Ordinary Portland cement is a versatile material in the construction industry. The production of cement is identified to be the major greenhouse emitter, ejecting about 5–7% of total carbon dioxide (CO2) released into the environment. Cement industry analysis report—2022 advocates, ‘in 2021, the post-COVID-19 pandemic, the hopeful prospect about the growth in Infrastructure and real estate sector is probably increasing the demand for cement, which is expected to rise 8 million tons per annum additionally in the production of cement.’ Addressing the above issue, Geopolymers are identified to be an environmentally friendly construction material that alternates ordinary Portland cement. Geopolymers are produced by alkali activation of alumino-silicates, obtained from sources rich in silica and alumina. Geopolymer concrete utilizes supplementary cementing materials (SCM) both natural pozzolans like metakaolin, calcined shale, volcanic tuffs, and industrial by-products such as Fly ash (FA), ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS), rice husk ash (RHA), and silica fume (SF) as the sources. Geopolymers have undergone notable development in the research and application field from the day the material stepped into the construction industry. This paper aims to comprehend the different factors such as characteristics of raw materials, the need for blending and proportion of blending, the effect of alkali activator solution, and the effects of proportionately blending raw materials. Furthermore, the review advocates that more research should be done on both material and structural levels to enhance Geopolymer, a potential material in the construction industry.