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Clean technology for sustainable development by geopolymer materials

  • Resha Kasim Vellattu Chola EMAIL logo , Farsana Ozhukka Parambil , Thasleena Panakkal , Basheer Meethale Chelaveettil , Prajitha Kumari and Sajna Valiya Peedikakkal
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From the journal Physical Sciences Reviews Volume 9 Issue 1

Abstract

Geopolymer materials have captivated as a promising material for building restoration due to their environmentally sustainable nature as well as their potential to use a variety of waste products as precursors. Numerous industrial, municipal and agricultural wastes can be used to create environmentally acceptable, sustainable, structurally sound geopolymer matrices. These new generation materials, fabricated by following the geopolymerisation reactions of alumino-silicate oxides with alkali activators, have the advantages of high mechanical strength, corrosion resistance, durability, fire resistance etc., and can serve as a substitute for construction materials like Ordinary Portland Cement since they carry enormous impact on the environment. This review presents the importance of geopolymeric materials and their role in sustainable development giving special emphasis to kaolin, metakaolin, zeolite, fly ash, dolomite, red mud and clay based geopolymer materials.

Keywords: clean technology; fly ash; geopolymer; kaolin; sustainable development; zeolite
Corresponding author: Resha Kasim Vellattu Chola, Department of Chemistry, Pocker Sahib Memorial Orphanage College, Tirurangadi, Malappuram, Kerala, India, E-mail:

Funding source: University Grants Commission

  1. Author contribution: All the authors have accepted responsibility for the entire content of this submitted manuscript and approved submission.

  2. Research funding: This work was supported by University Grants Commission.

  3. Conflict of interest statement: The authors declare no conflicts of interest regarding this article.

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Published Online: 2022-10-07

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Keywords for this article
clean technology; fly ash; geopolymer; kaolin; sustainable development; zeolite

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