Large toughening effect in biomimetic geopolymer composites via interface engineered 3D skeleton

• Main Authors: Chen, Xuelong, Lim, Jacob Song Kiat, Liang, Yen Nan, Zhang, Liying, Hu, Xiao
• Other Authors: School of Materials Science and Engineering
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2020
• Subjects: Engineering::Environmental engineering; Bioinspired Materials; Geopolymer
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/143484
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Green and eco-friendly geopolymers with high thermal/acid resistance represent potential candidates for the replacement of traditional Portland cement in construction, as well as many other applications; however, the intrinsic brittleness and low toughness typical of ceramic hinders widespread adopt...