A Review of Geopolymer Cement, from Two-Part Geopolymer to One-Part Geopolymer cement and its Geotechnical Applications

Authors

Khadhra Allali, FIMAS, Fiability of Materials and Structures in Saharian Regions Laboratory, Tahri Mohammed University, Bechar, Algeria.Follow
Nabil Bella, FIMAS, Fiability of Materials and Structures in Saharian Regions Laboratory, Tahri Mohammed University, Bechar, Algeria.Follow
Ilham Aguida Bella, FIMAS, Fiability of Materials and Structures in Saharian Regions Laboratory, Tahri Mohammed University, Bechar, Algeria.Follow
Oussama Khodjet El Fehem, FIMAS, Fiability of Materials and Structures in Saharian Regions Laboratory, Tahri Mohammed University, Bechar, Algeria.Follow
Maria Victoria Borrachero, ICITECH – GIQUIMA Group – Grupo de Investigación en Química de los Materiales de Construcción, Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología del Hormigón, Universitat Politècnica de Valencia, Valencia, SpainFollow
Jordi Payá, ICITECH – GIQUIMA Group – Grupo de Investigación en Química de los Materiales de Construcción, Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología del Hormigón, Universitat Politècnica de Valencia, Valencia, SpainFollow
José Monzó, ICITECH – GIQUIMA Group – Grupo de Investigación en Química de los Materiales de Construcción, Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología del Hormigón, Universitat Politècnica de Valencia, Valencia, SpainFollow

Abstract

Abstract

Portland cement, a crucial construction material, has been used extensively in various geotechnical projects. However, its over-reliance has led to environmental concerns, particularly regarding carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions during its production. Sustainable development involves the development of cement alternatives that are less damaging to the environment. Geopolymer cement can be a potential partial replacement for conventional Portland cement that can minimize carbon dioxide emissions and convert various by-products into useful products. Traditional geopolymer cement is composed of two components: an alkaline activator solution and a solid aluminosilicate precursor (other than water), and its production requires the manipulation of large volumes of viscous, hazardous, and corrosive alkaline activator solutions. As a result, there is pressure to develop one-part or "water-only" geopolymer cement. This review presents current research on geopolymer cement, including its composition, strength, possible applications, and the development of one-part geopolymer cement and its geotechnical applications.

Keywords: alkali-activated material, one-part geopolymer cement, Portland cement, geotechnics, soil treatment, soil stabilization

Recommended Citation

Allali, Khadhra; Bella, Nabil; Bella, Ilham Aguida; Khodjet El Fehem, Oussama; Borrachero, Maria Victoria; Payá, Jordi; and Monzó, José (2024) "A Review of Geopolymer Cement, from Two-Part Geopolymer to One-Part Geopolymer cement and its Geotechnical Applications," Emirates Journal for Engineering Research: Vol. 29: Iss. 4, Article 2.
Available at: https://scholarworks.uaeu.ac.ae/ejer/vol29/iss4/2