Waste-Derived Geopolymer Mortars from Industrial Slags: Modeling Early-Age Compressive Strength for Sustainable Construction
By: Şinasi Bingöl and İlker Günay
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Submitted on: Mar 31, 2026
Accepted on: May 4, 2026
Published on: Jun 23, 2026
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