Review Article

Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Geopolymers Exposed to High Temperature: A Literature Review

Table 8

Summary of methods for improving residual strength of geopolymers.

Geopolymer typeHigh-temperature mechanical performance improvement methods

MK geopolymersAdding melamine resin
Adding fine CP
Adding FA
FA geopolymersReducing the concentration of activating agent; alkali metal ion is potassium
Adopting high Si/Al ratio
Adding fine aggregate
MK or FA geopolymersAdding SF and QP
Adding fiber reinforcement