Geopolymers : structure, processing, properties and industrial applications

Introduction to geopolymers. Part 1 Geopolymer synthesis and characterisation: Fly ash glass chemistry and inorganic polymer cements Geopolymer precursor design Activating solution chemistry for geopolymers Nanostructure/microstructure of metakaolin geopolymers Nanostructure/microstructure of fly ash geopolymers Geopolymer synthesis kinetics. Part 2 Manufacture and properties of geopolymers: Accelerated ageing of geopolymers Chemical durability of geopolymers Life-cycle analysis of geopolymers Engineering properties of geopolymer concrete Producing fire and heat-resistant geopolymers Utilisation of mining wastes to produce geopolymer binders Utilisation of non-thermally activated clays in the production of…