Geopolymer Concrete

Advancements in Performance and Sustainability
Erscheinungsjahr 2026
ISBN: 978-0-443-29500-3
Verlag: Elsevier Science & Technology

Buch, Englisch, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm

Geopolymer Concrete: Advancements in Performance and Sustainability is a thorough guide on a research topic in which incremental progress has been made in recent years. To contribute to the extensive investigations into the different aspects of this eco-friendly building material, the editors have selected experts from across the globe, aiming to reflect the worldwide interest shown by the research community.
The book opens with fundamental information, such as properties and production (both design and manufacturing techniques). It then includes various applications and useful LCA analysis. Recent advances with particular focus on improvements in durability, strength, and thermal performance are discussed next, with valuable data supplied by real-world case studies. Considerations related to the material’s environmental impact, challenges and barriers to its adoption, and other insights into current standards and regulations conclude the coverage.
This multifaceted resource serves not only as a unique source of information for readers in academia as well as industry seeking to stay current in their field but may also prove to be worthwhile reading for those professionals responsible for better and more sustainable construction enterprises.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Merta, Ildiko

Ul Haq, Md Zia

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Bauingenieurwesen Bauingenieurwesen
• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde
• Geisteswissenschaften Architektur Gestaltung, Darstellung, Bautechnik
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Wirtschaftssektoren & Branchen Bauindustrie, Baugewerbe
• Technische Wissenschaften Bauingenieurwesen Baukonstruktion, Baufachmaterialien

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. A review of geopolymer bricks from waste materials
2. Mechanical and durability properties of geopolymer concrete by utilizing waste materials to promote sustainability in construction
3. Properties of geopolymer bricks
4. Production of geopolymer bricks
5. Lifecycle analysis of geopolymer bricks
6. Comparative study on life cycle assessment of alkali-activated foams, foamed glass, and aerated concrete
7. Innovations in geopolymer brick technology
8. Case study of the alkali-activated materials project: LIFE HYPOBRICK - toward a hypocarbonic economy and the development of non-fired building materials based on waste
9. Sustainable building solutions: overcoming challenges and barriers to adopting geopolymer bricks

Über Autor(innen)

Merta, Ildiko
Ildiko Merta is a Professor of Civil Engineering and Senior Researcher at TU Wien (Austria), holds a Venia Docendi in Civil Engineering at the University of Maribor (Slovenia), and serves as a Visiting Professor at the University of Novi Sad (Serbia) and at other universities worldwide. Her research focuses on innovative, high-performance building materials with enhanced environmental sustainability. She was a Hertha Firnberg Fellow of the Austrian Science Fund for Outstanding Female Scientists and has received multiple awards, including the Excellent Female Scientist Award (2013), the Sustainability Award (2016), the Energy Globe Award (2019), the i²c START Academy Award (2020), and the Cluster Award (2024). She has led and participated in over 40 international and national research projects. She is a prolific author, keynote speaker, and reviewer for more than 30 high-impact journals and science foundations.

Ul Haq, Md Zia
Md Zia Ul Haq is an accomplished researcher and academician specializing in sustainable construction materials and geopolymer technology. He received his PhD from Panjab University (India) and is currently a researcher at United Arab Emirates University. He has also held positions at institutions like Chandigarh University (India) and IIT Indore (India), contributing significantly to academia and industry with work that integrates advanced material characterization and AI-based optimization.