Geopolymers are innovative materials which are typically ceramic in nature and due to that they are highly used for construction or cementitious materials. Raw materials which are used to form rocks in their geological origins are used to create this silicon-based polymer material. In the past few years, the advantages of Geopolymer have made it a highly discussed material and many universities have also accepted new research in the area based on the increasing demand of it. Our team of experts also received a query from a student pursuing his PhD in Budapest regarding the same and our team started their research. After coming across the scope of this topic, we decided to share the qualities of this material and how it can provide you with different areas to explore.
a)Geopolymers are just not restricted to construction work. According to the new findings, some researchers also concluded that these can be used for encapsulation of radioactive waste, fire protection and immobilization of waste material.
b) There are different grades in geopolymer concretes like M30 and M50 which are developed by using a variation of alkaline solutions, making it possible to expand the scope of the research area and to construct the eco-friendly angle.
c) The properties of geopolymers like compressive strength, electrical conductivity, melting point and thermal conductivity, and how these can be used and discussed further.
d) The inorganic materials used in producing geopolymers and how they help in benefitting the overall cost effectiveness of the construction project.
e) Difference between Geopolymer Concrete (GPC) and Ordinary Portland Concrete (OPC) and why civil engineers are shifting more towards the GPC projects.