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Hydration, Microstructure, and Properties of Fly Ash–Based Geopolymer: A Review Cover

Hydration, Microstructure, and Properties of Fly Ash–Based Geopolymer: A Review

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|Oct 2023

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Fig. 1

(A): Raw ingredients used for the development of geopolymer concrete [41]

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(B): Composition of binder gel of Portland cement and geopolymer [42]

Fig. 2

Compressive strength of room temperature and thermally cured specimens [45]

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Compressive strength of alkali silicate-activated concrete (left) and conventional concrete (right) [50]

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Compressive strength of geopolymer concrete with basalt fibers [51]

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Influence of the amount of Nano-silica on the specimen’s compressive strength [54]

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Influence of different cycles of freezing and thawing on compressive strength of conventional concrete and FA-based GPC [58]

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(A) Compressive strength (B) rate of loss in mass of FA-based GPC due to acid attack [69]

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Change in Interfacial Transition Zone of geopolymer concrete (A) before and (B) after the acid test [70]

Fig. 9

Mean Coefficient of chloride diffusion for FA-based GPC and conventional concrete [69]

Fig. 10

EDX analysis and SEM micrograph (A) conventional concrete, (B) FA-based GPC dipped in 5% solution of sodium sulfate [83]

Fig. 11

Carbonation changes for geopolymer concrete and conventional concrete [50]

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(A): Depth of carbonation of geopolymer concrete after 28 days [93]

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(B): Change in the microstructure of FA-based GPC before and after carbonation [90]

Fig. 13

Compressive strength of samples after heating at different temperatures [91]

Fig. 14

Bonding strength of FA-based geopolymer concrete with plain and ribbed rebars under different temperatures [102]

Fig. 15

Change in the microstructure of FA-based GPC with time [107]

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Micro-cracks in the microstructure of GPC cured in outside surroundings for 6 months [108]

Fig. 17

Infiltration of chlorides in FA-based GPC at higher content of water (A) 10000 magnification, (B) 5000 magnifications [109]

Comparison and discussion based on acid resistance of FA-based GPC

AuthorsBinding MaterialAlkaline solutionType of acidCuring situationProperties assessedResult
Mehta et al. [71]Class F FASodium silicate and sodium hydroxide5% sulfuric acidCuring at a high temperature of 600 °Cin the oven for 1 dayImpact of sodium hydroxide on acid resistance of FA-based GPCFA-based GPC made with a high concentration of sodium hydroxide had more resistance against acid
Lakhssassi et al. [61]Class F FASodium silicate and sodium hydroxide3% sulfuric acidCuring at 75 °C for 1 daySulfuric acid resistance ofFA-based GPC and Portland cement concreteSubsequently, ping in sulfuric acid
Bakharev et al. [61]Class F FASodium silicate, sodium hydroxide, and potassium hydroxideAcetic acidCuring for 1 day at ambient temperature, then sustained at 95 °C for 1 dayImpact of alkaline solution on resistance of acid of FA-based GPCSpecimen made with sodium hydroxide had more resistance to acid. The inclusion of potassium hydroxide instigated a reduction in durability.
Ariffin et al. [67]Class F FASodium silicate and sodium hydroxide3% sulfuric acidCuring at a temperature of 28 °C for 4 weeksResistance of GPC and Portland cement concrete against sulfuric acidThe sulfuric acid attack on FA-based GPC was excellent than the reference sample because of the stable firm microstructure of GPC
Wallah et al. [72]Class F FASodium silicate and sodium hydroxide2% sulfuric acidCuring was done at 65 °C for 1 dayResistance of FA-based GPC against the acid testFA-based GPC has incredible resistance against acid attack

Comparison and discussion based on sulfate resistance of FA-based GPC

AuthorsBinding MaterialAlkaline solutionSulfate solutionProperties assessedResults
Elyamany et al. [85]Class F FASodium hydroxide10% magnesium sulfateImpacts of curing situation and alkaline solution on resistance of sulfates of FA-based GPCRaising heat for curing causes a reduction in water absorption and the ratio of voids and improved resistance against magnesium sulfates.
Long et al. [86]Class F FASodium silicate and Sodium hydroxide5% magnesium sulfateResistance against corrosion and related procedure of FA-based GPC and conventional concrete in an identical solution of sulfateFA-based GPC had excellent resistance against magnesium sulfate compared to reference concrete due to its firm polymer alumino-silicate structure.
Bhutta et al. [83]Class F FASodium silicate and Sodium hydroxide5% Sodium sulfateResistance of sulfate on FA-based GPC and a reference concreteFA-based GPC had incredible conduct in 5% Sodium sulfate than Portland cement concrete because of its firm polymer alumino-silicate structure.
Ismail et al. [87]Class F FASodium silicate5% Sodium sulfate and 5% magnesium sulfateImpact of various sorts of sulfates on resistance against sulfate and corrosion attack of FA-based GPCThe existence of magnesium ions caused the de-calcification of the gel phase of rich calcium existing in FA-based GPC, which led to wear and tear of the binder. Magnesium sulfate could have harmful impacts on the sample.
Bakharev et al. [88]Class F FASodium silicate and Sodium hydroxide5% Sodium sulfate and 5% magnesium sulfateThe durability of FA-based GPC in chemicals of Sodium sulfate and magnesium sulfateThe extent of corrosion in FA-based GPC is higher in magnesium sulfate than in sodium sulfate.

Comparison and discussion of study based on chloride resistance of FA-based GPC

AuthorsBinding MaterialAlkaline solutionCuring situationProperties assessedResults
Yang et al. [78]Class F FA and slagSodium silicate and sodium hydroxideCuring was carried out at ambient conditionInfluence of slag on the chloride resistance of FA-based GPCSlag can assist in refining pore structure and thus decrease the sorptivity and avert the infiltration of chlorides into sample
Abdullah et al. [79]Class F FASodium silicate and sodium hydroxideCuring was performed at ambient conditions for 1 day and then heat curing at 80 °CThe chloride resistance of FA-based GPC was assessed.FA-based GPC had excellent resistance to chloride as compared to conventional concrete.
Kupwade-Patil et al. [76]Class F FASodium silicate and sodium hydroxideTemperature curing at 80 °C for 3 daysImpact of Class F FA on chloride resistance of GPC and a reference concreteGPC with class F FA had superior performance against chlorides than Portland cement concrete
Noushini et al. [45]Class F FASodium silicate and sodium hydroxideCuring at 60, 75, and 90 °CInfluence of curing situation on transport attributes, diffusion of chlorides, and binding of chloridesRaise in the temperature of curing can decrease the coefficient of chlorides ion in FA-based GPC, Low Ca FA-based GPC had no capacity for binding chlorides.
Kannapiran et al. [80]Class F FASodium silicate and sodium hydroxideSamples were cured at 75 °C for 1 dayResistance of chlorides for FA-based GPCFA-based GPC had good resistance against chloride infiltration than reference concrete.

Comparison and discussion based on freeze and thaw of FA-based GPC

AuthorsBinding MaterialAlkaline solutionCuring situationProperties assessedResult
Sun et al. [58]Class F FASodium silicate and sodium hydroxideCuring of samples at 75 °C for 12 hoursFreezing and thawing resistance of FA-based GP mortar and OPC mortarFA-based GP mortar has incredible resistance to freezing and thawing than Portland cement mortar
Temujin et al. [60]Class F FASodium silicate and sodium hydroxideCuring was done at a temperature of 75 °C for 20 hoursImpact of calcium proportion on the behavior of FA-based GPC in freezing and thawing surroundingsFA-based GPC made with a high amount of calcium FA had less resistance against freezing and thawing
Zerzouri et al. [61]Class F FASodium silicate and sodium hydroxideCuring at 65 – 85 °C 4 to 10 hoursResistance to freezing and thawing of FA-based GP mortarFA-based GP mortar has incredible resistance to freezing and thawing
Zhao et al. [62]Class F FASodium silicate and sodium hydroxide1, 7, 14, and 28 days curing at ambient temperature, 50 and 80 degreesImpact of curing situations on durability against freezing and thawing of FA-based GPCEnhancement in curing time and temperature can raise the development of geopolymer gel, which can enhance the structure of pores and further optimize the freezing and thawing resistance of GPC.

Comparison and discussion on carbonation resistance of FA-based GPC

AuthorsBinding MaterialAlkaline solutionCarbonation situationProperties assessedResults
Khan et al. [92]Class F FASodium silicate and sodium hydroxideQuickened temperature for carbonation 23°C, humidity 50%, and 1% concentration of carbon dioxideImpact of concentration of carbon dioxide on carbonation mechanism of GPCTest outcome depicts that the rate of carbonation and depth of GPC raises considerably with raise in the concentration of carbon dioxide
Badar et al. [93]Class F FASodium silicate and sodium hydroxideQuickened temperature for carbonation 24°C, humidity 65%, and 5% concentration of carbon dioxideImpact of the amount of calcium on resistance against carbonation of FA-based GPCQuickened carbonation tempted the reduction in pH, decrease in strength, and raise in permeability of FA-based GPC.
Bernal et al. [94]Class F FASodium silicate and sodium hydroxideQuickened temperature for carbonation 23°C, humidity 65%, and 1% to 5% concentration of carbon dioxideThe variations in gel structure of FA-based GPC through the quickened carbonation mechanism.The gel of sodium-aluminate-silicate-hydrate mainly was not changed. At the same time, the gel of calcium-aluminate-silicate-hydrate gets de-calcified to develop a firm pore structure.
Pasupathy et al. [95]Class F FA and GBFSSodium silicate and sodium hydroxideNatural carbonationImpact of the proportion of slag on resistance against carbonation of FA-based GPCThe inclusion of GBFS could decrease the permeability and pore diameter of GPC, which can reduce the rate of diffusion of carbon dioxide and optimize the resistance against carbonation of GPC.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/msp-2023-0006 | Journal eISSN: 2083-134X | Journal ISSN: 2083-1331
Language: English
Page range: 263 - 287
Submitted on: Mar 25, 2023
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Accepted on: May 15, 2023
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Published on: Oct 3, 2023
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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