The potential for using geopolymer concrete in the UK
The potential for using geopolymer concrete in the UK
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DOI:
10.1680/coma.12.00030
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发表时间:
2013-08-01
影响因子:
1.5
通讯作者:
Lawrence, Mike
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作者:
Heath, Andrew;Paine, Kevin;Lawrence, Mike
Geopolymers are a novel class of inorganic polymers, which have the potential to replace Portland cement in a number of different applications. Geopolymers can utilise a higher level of industrial by-products than Portland cement blends and numerous studies have concluded geopolymer concretes have significantly lower embodied carbon dioxide than Portland-cement-based concretes. This paper examines the potential for the use of geopolymer binders as a Portland cement replacement in the UK. The quantities of material required, the major sources of these materials, the environmental implications and the barriers to implementation are discussed.