The Effect of Adding Alumina to Diatomaceous Earth-Based Geopolymers

This study uses waste materials, specifically diatomaceous earth (DE) that is rich in aluminum and silica, as a sustainable source for aluminosilicate precursors in geopolymers to replace conventional cement in mortar applications. While the use of DE shows promising results, it lacks sufficient alu...

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Main Authors: Júlia Murta, Ana Paula da Silva, Carlos Eduardo dos Santos, Debora Macanjo, Helder Gomes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-11-01
Series:Engineering Proceedings
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4591/56/1/328