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AUTHOR(S)

S.K. Maniarasan, V. Santhosh Kumar, P.Chandrasekaran

KEYWORDS

Application of Titania in geopolymer concrete, Nanotechnology in geopolymer, Photocatalytic Geopolymer concrete, Self-cleaning technology.

ABSTRACT

The materials which widely used in construction for building technology is concrete. Anyway, the production of cement releases high amounts of greenhouse gases (CO2) to the atmosphere that leads to increased global warming. Accordingly, an alternative, sustainable construction material, geopolymer concrete, has been established. Geopolymer concrete seeks a greener alternative binder, which is an innovative construction material that alternates the Portland cement. Introduction of nano-particles in the cement paste to enhance the mechanical properties of geopolymer concrete. The content of concrete has been undertaken to be performed as a self-cleaning material in construction. The self-cleaning concrete properties are encouraging by introducing photocatalytic material of Titania (TiO2). These photocatalysts in Self-cleaning concrete will be motivated by ultraviolet radiation from the source such as the sun and promote the disintegration of organic particles. Hence, the stainlessness. Of the TiO2 surfaces can be sustained, and environmental pollution can be reduced. In this review paper, the mechanism, properties, application of both geopolymer and Titania, and health risk hazards are discussed from different author results. In summary, this review paper offers guidance for researchers in the future regarding self-cleaning nanotechnology in geopolymer concrete.

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