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Study on the Effects and Mechanisms of Fly Ash, Silica Fume, and Metakaolin on the Properties of Slag–Yellow River Sediment-Based Geopolymers
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Journal Article
Study on the Effects and Mechanisms of Fly Ash, Silica Fume, and Metakaolin on the Properties of Slag–Yellow River Sediment-Based Geopolymers
2025
Overview
The incorporation of mineral admixtures plays a crucial role in enhancing the performance and sustainability of geopolymer systems. This study evaluates the influence of fly ash (FA), silica fume (SF), and metakaolin (MK) as typical mineral admixtures on slag–Yellow River sediment geopolymer eco-cementitious materials. The impact of varying replacement ratios of these admixtures for slag on setting time, workability, reaction kinetics, and strength development were thoroughly investigated. To understand the underlying mechanisms, microstructural analysis was conducted using thermogravimetric–differential thermal analysis (TG-DTA), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy–energy dispersive spectroscopy (SEM-EDS), and mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP). The results indicate that the incorporation of FA, SF, and metakaolin delayed the initial reaction, prolonged the induction period, and reduced the acceleration rate. These effects hindered early strength development. At 30% FA content, the matrix exhibited excellent flowability and sustained heat release. The 28-day splitting tensile strength increased by 42.40%, while compressive strength decreased by 2.85%. In contrast, 20% SF significantly improved compressive strength, increasing the 28-day compressive and splitting tensile strengths by 11.19% and 6.16%, respectively. At 15% metakaolin, the strength improvement was intermediate, with 28-day compressive and splitting tensile strengths increasing by 3.55% and 10.59%, respectively. However, dosages exceeding 20% for SF and metakaolin significantly reduced workability. The incorporation of FA, SF, and metakaolin did not interfere with the slag’s alkali-activation reaction. The newly formed N-A-S-H and C-S-H gels integrated with the original C-A-S-H gels, optimizing the pore structure and reducing pores larger than 1 µm, enhancing the matrix compactness and microstructural reinforcement. This study provides practical guidance for optimizing the use of sustainable mineral admixtures in geopolymer systems.
