Functionalized geopolymers: A review

Nóra  Halyag; Gábor  Mucsi

doi:10.5937/ror1801001H

Authors

Nóra Halyag University of Miskolc, Institute of Raw Material Preparation and Environmental Processing, Miskolc, Hungary Author
Gábor Mucsi University of Miskolc, Institute of Raw Material Preparation and Environmental Processing, Miskolc, Hungary Author https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1031-2801

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5937/ror1801001H

Keywords:

Geopolymer, Alkali activated aluminosilicate, Geopolymer foam, Surface functionalization

Abstract

The geopolymer technology provides an alternative good solution for the utilization of industrial waste and the preservation of primary minerals to produce an economically valuable product that can be used for several purposes. This review summarizes the preparation, the structure modifications and functionalization of geopolymers for adsorbing purposes. The mechanical performances of the geopolymers (compressive strength, flexural strength, durability such as resistance to sulfate, acid, thermal effect) are the primary concerns that depend on the chemical composition.

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