Life cycle assessment of a novel fire-resistant and thermal insulating composite developed by alkali-activation of recycled ceramic tiles and comparison to conventional products
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DOI: 10.1007/s10098-025-03159-z
Abstract: This study presents the environmental impact assessment of a newly developed geopolymer composite that combines fire-resistance and thermal insulation. The innovative product is developed through alkali-activation of ceramic titles retrieved from construction demolition waste. A… read more here.
Keywords: cycle assessment; fire; alkali activation; ceramic tiles ... See more keywords
Alkali Activation–Granulation of Hazardous Fluidized Bed Combustion Fly Ashes
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DOI: 10.1007/s12649-016-9580-7
Abstract: The increasing amount of fluidized bed combustion (FBC) ash is putting pressure on researchers to invent novel methods for utilizing the ash. The low reactivity and heavy metal content constrict the use of FBC ash… read more here.
Keywords: bed combustion; alkali activation; fly; fly ashes ... See more keywords
Advances in alkali-activation of clay minerals
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cemconres.2020.106050
Abstract: Abstract To future-proof alkali-activation technology, there is a need to look beyond well-established precursors such as fly ash and blast furnace slag, due to resource competition, geographical distribution and technical limitations. Clay minerals are abundant… read more here.
Keywords: clay minerals; alkali activation; activation clay; advances alkali ... See more keywords
Pb(II) sorption by biochar derived from Cinnamomum camphora and its improvement with ultrasound-assisted alkali activation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2018.08.036
Abstract: Abstract Conversion of solid wastes into biochar for removal of toxic heavy metals provides a cleaner method for waste management and benefits environmental protection. Ultrasound-assisted alkali activation of biochar prepared by pyrolysis of camphor leaves… read more here.
Keywords: assisted alkali; alkali activation; biochar; sorption ... See more keywords
Optimization of the alkali activation conditions of ground granulated SiMn slag
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2017.06.064
Abstract: Abstract The viability of using a SiMn slag as raw material for the preparation of alkali activated binder has been analysed. The slag has been characterized from the physical, chemical, mineralogical and microstructural point of… read more here.
Keywords: slag; methodology; alkali activation; solution ... See more keywords
Durability and life cycle evaluation of self-compacting concrete containing fly ash as GBFS replacement with alkali activation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.117458
Abstract: Abstract Nowadays, geopolymer with alkali activation binders are introduced as alternative environmentally friendly construction materials to the ordinary Portland cement for solving the carbon dioxide emission and high energy consumption problems. In the construction sectors… read more here.
Keywords: alkali activation; life cycle; gbfs; durability ... See more keywords
Structural collapse in phlogopite mica-rich mine tailings induced by mechanochemical treatment and implications to alkali activation potential
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DOI: 10.1016/j.mineng.2020.106331
Abstract: Abstract The alkali activation of mine tailings is of interest to diminish the impoundment storage of large waste stream from mining industry. However, most of the mine tailings, like phosphate mine tailings generated in Finland,… read more here.
Keywords: alkali activation; mechanochemical treatment; treatment; mine tailings ... See more keywords
Molecular dynamics simulation of the initial stage induction of alkali-activated aluminosilicate minerals.
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DOI: 10.1039/d4ra00822g
Abstract: With the increasing global concern over carbon emissions, geopolymers have garnered significant attention due to their energy-saving, waste utilization, and eco-friendly advantages. Metakaolin and slag, as aluminum-containing mineral materials in geopolymer production, have been widely… read more here.
Keywords: calcium; molecular dynamics; calcium system; alkali activation ... See more keywords
Time, Temperature, and Cationic Dependence of Alkali Activation of Slag: Insights from Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy and Spectral Deconvolution
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DOI: 10.1177/0003702817704588
Abstract: The use of waste/by-product materials, such as slag or fly ash, activated using alkaline agents to create binding materials for construction applications (in lieu of portland cement) is on the rise. The influence of activation… read more here.
Keywords: alkali activation; activation slag; time; spectroscopy ... See more keywords
Alkali Activation of Common Clay Deposits: Evaluation of the Suitability by an IR Spectroscopic Method
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DOI: 10.1186/s40069-023-00627-y
Abstract: In the context of a sustainable use of resources with the aim of the reduction of the CO_2 footprint, the development of alternative concrete materials has attracted a great deal of attention. In this context,… read more here.
Keywords: suitability; clay deposits; clay; common clay ... See more keywords
Alkali activation of industrial waste fly ash to produce high-value-added C-S-H seeds
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DOI: 10.1680/jadcr.24.00141
Abstract: Solid waste fly ash modified by alkali activation was used as a raw material to prepare calcium silicate hydrate (C-S-H) seeds as early-strength agents using a mechanochemical method. The C-S-H seeds, both before and after… read more here.
Keywords: waste; alkali activation; modified seeds; waste fly ... See more keywords