The potential for using geopolymer concrete in the UK
Date
2013-08Author
Heath, A
Paine, K
Goodhew, Steve
Ramage, M
Lawrence, M
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<jats:p> 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. </jats:p>
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Thomas Telford Ltd.
Journal
Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Construction Materials
Volume
166
Issue
4
Pagination
195-203
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