Study of Metakaolinite Geopolymeric Mortar with Plastic Waste Replacing the Sand: Effects on the Mechanical Properties, Microstructure, and Efflorescence

In this study, the production of a mortar was proposed in which plastic waste replaced sand by 0%, 50%, and 100% in order to create a sustainable alternative for construction. The performance of the mortars was tested with two types of activators, one with NaOH, as a simple activator, and the other...

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Main Authors: Ivana Soares, Francisco X. Nobre, Raimundo Vasconcelos, Miguel A. Ramírez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-12-01
Series:Materials
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/15/23/8626