Traditional concrete is a major contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, creating an urgent need for eco-friendly alternatives.
This systematic review identifies Geopolymer Concrete (GeoC) as a superior “green” material that leverages diverse industrial and agricultural wastes as its primary ingredients. The research demonstrates that GeoC is not only structurally sound and durable but also acts as a critical engine for the Circular Economy, turning low-value waste into high-value infrastructure.
The study explicitly links the advancement of GeoC technology to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, showing that its widespread adoption supports 12 of the 17 SDGs.
By refining the synthesis process and optimizing the cost of waste-based matrixes, the construction industry can replace traditional cement with a carbon-neutral alternative.
For the scientific and engineering communities, the findings suggest that GeoC is a primary candidate for achieving sustainable development in the built environment.
Learn more about this review here: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.155577
Reference
Shehata, N., Mohamed, O. A., Sayed, E. T., Abdelkareem, M. A., & Olabi, A. G. (2022). Geopolymer concrete as green building materials: Recent applications, sustainable development and circular economy potentials. Science of The Total Environment, 836, 155577