Advances in Microstructure and Sustainability of Geopolymers and Alkali Activated Materials
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Construction and Building Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 April 2025 | Viewed by 114
Special Issue Editors
Interests: sustainable materials; geopolymer composites; waste materials management; 3D printing; additive manufacturing; microstructure; coating; concrete; cement; construction materials
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2. Department of Engineering, Ostfold University College, Fredrikstad, Norway
Interests: sustainable concrete; durability; corrosion; concrete technology; reinforced concrete structures; remaining service life of concrete structures; structural engineering; finite element analysis
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Interests: construction and building materials; concrete technology; sustainable materials; computational materials science
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
As the construction industry increasingly focuses on sustainability, geopolymers and alkali-activated materials offer viable alternatives to traditional cement, significantly reducing carbon emissions and energy consumption. This Special Issue will explore the latest advancements in these materials, providing a platform for researchers to share their innovative findings and applications.
This Special Issue will present comprehensive research on the microstructural evolution, sustainability, and innovative applications of geopolymers and alkali-activated materials. It seeks to highlight significant progress in understanding the fundamental properties of these materials, improving their performance, and expanding their applications.
We invite you to contribute to our Special Issue on "Advances in Microstructure and Sustainability of Geopolymers and Alkali Activated Materials", publishing in Materials.
In this Special Issue, we welcome original research articles and reviews that cover, but are not limited to, the following topics:
- Microstructural analysis and characterization techniques;
- Mechanical and thermal properties;
- Durability and environmental resistance;
- Sustainable applications in construction and infrastructure;
- Recycling of industrial by-products and waste materials;
- Advanced testing and analytical methods;
- Computational methods and modeling approaches for geopolymer materials;
- Applications of geopolymers in soil and geotechnical engineering;
- Three-dimensional printing with geopolymers;
- Artistic and restoration applications of geopolymers;
- Nanomaterials for enhancing geopolymer properties.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Shima Pilehvar
Dr. Mahdi Kioumarsi
Dr. Davoud Tavakoli
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- geopolymers
- alkali-activated materials
- sustainable construction
- microstructure
- CO2 reduction
- mechanical properties
- durability
- recycling
- industrial by-products
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