Waste-Based Geopolymer Construction Materials

Bettina Ratz, Klaus Philipp Sedlazeck, Theresa Magdalena Sattler, Florian Roman Steindl, Sara Raič, Ognjen Rudic, Cyrill Grengg

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Abstract

The building and construction industry generates enormous amounts CO2 emissions. To counteract this impact and to reduce the quantity of landfilled mineral waste in Austria,
the Christian Doppler Laboratory GECCO2 attempts to generate highly resistant environmentally friendly waste-based geopolymer building and construction materials. These geopolymers, also referred to as alkali-activated materials, are utilized based on the specific material properties. One example is their use in chemically aggressive waste systems. Therefore, potential unexploited Austrian mineral waste and secondary raw material (SRM) streams are examined by various chemical, mineralogical and environmental characterization methods and techniques. The results are then used to compare the mineralogical and geochemical patterns of the waste and SRMs. These patterns define respective material categories and enable the development of a portfolio of Austrian mineral waste materials and SRMs. Subsequently, their suitability and recycling potential through geopolymerization are reviewed.
Translated title of the contributionAbfallbasierte Geopolymer-Baumaterialien
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication13. Wissenschaftskongress: Kreislauf- und Ressourcenwirtschaft
Place of PublicationWien
PublisherInnsbruck Univ. Press
Pages381-385
Number of pages5
Edition13
ISBN (Electronic)978-3-99106-120-5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 14 Feb 2024
Event13. DGAW-Wissenschaftskongress: Abfall- und Ressourcenwirtschaft - TU Wien, Wien, Austria
Duration: 15 Feb 202416 Feb 2024

Conference

Conference13. DGAW-Wissenschaftskongress: Abfall- und Ressourcenwirtschaft
Country/TerritoryAustria
CityWien
Period15/02/2416/02/24

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