Development of Viable Geopolymer

该项目旨在改善地聚合物的制造。地聚合物(绿色水泥)是通过碱激发飞灰生产的，是一种可持续的、低二氧化碳的传统水泥替代品。评价原材料和确保可靠的性能是地聚合物生产中的关键问题。该项目旨在了解地球聚合过程以及飞灰和激活剂在该过程中的行为。它计划建立一个反应性指数来定量评价飞灰，并将其与激发剂相匹配，以实现具有可预测性质的高效活化。预计该项目将产生一种评估飞灰适宜性的科学工具，以及一种设计和生产可行的地质聚合物的方法。

This project aims to improve the manufacture of geopolymer. Geopolymer (‘green cement’) is produced by alkali activation of fly ash and is a sustainable, low carbon dioxide alternative to conventional cement. Evaluation of raw materials and ensuring reliable performance are critical issues in geopolymer manufacture. The project aims to understand the geopolymerisation process and the behaviour of fly ash and activator in the process. It plans to establish a reactivity index to quantitatively evaluate fly ash and match it with activator to achieve efficient activation with predictable properties. The project is expected to result in a scientific tool to assess fly ash suitability and a method to design and produce viable geopolymers.