Factors affecting production and properties of self-compacting geopolymer concrete - A review

Geopolymer concrete (GPC) is the new generation concrete formed by the polymerization process between aluminosilicate materials and alkali-activated solution (AAS). GPC formation is independent of the conventional hydration process. It protects the environment from CO2 emissions during the production process of cement. The mechanical energy involved in the GPC compaction process can be avoided by making it self-compacting, called self-compacting Geopolymer concrete (SCGC). Despite its huge potential, the reasons for its restricted use are the ignorance about various parameters affecting SCGC formation. Current manuscript is focused on factors affecting SCGC formation along with its properties to be accepted globally.

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Geopolymer concrete is a new type of concrete formed by the polymerization process between aluminosilicate materials and alkali-activated solution. It does not rely on the conventional hydration process and can protect the environment. However, its use is limited due to the lack of knowledge about the factors affecting its formation.