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 materials 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.
1. Introduction to Geopolymer Bricks
2. Properties of Geopolymer Bricks
3. Production of Geopolymer Bricks
4. Applications of Geopolymer Bricks
5. Life Cycle Cost Assessment of Geopolymer Bricks
6. Innovations in Geopolymer Brick Technology
7. Case Studies of Geopolymer Projects
8. Environmental Impact and Sustainability of Geopolymer Bricks
9. Challenges and Barriers to Adoption of Geopolymer Bricks
10. Conclusion and Future Directions
Appendix: Standards and Regulations for Geopolymer Bricks
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. 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.
