Geopolymer concrete as a sustainable alternative to traditional concrete

The construction industry faces the challenge of drastically reducingCO2 emissions. Concrete, a widely used construction material, contributes significantly to these emissions through the use of cement.

Geopolymer concrete is seen as a promising alternative. This material has similar properties to traditional concrete, but by using alkaline binder instead of cement, it produces up to 80% lessCO2 during production.

Research on geopolymer concrete:

  • Field tests: Much research has been done on geopolymer concrete in practice, especially for concrete pavers and concrete pavements.
  • Collaboration: Together with Rijkswaterstaat, BouwCirculair and TNO, SKG-IKOB has built a network to accelerate and broaden the application of geopolymer concrete.
  • Structural applications: Geopolymer concrete is currently being evaluated and tested in this collaboration for use in light structural elements, such as bridges and retaining walls.

Why is this research important?

  • Reliability: Extensive testing demonstrates the safety and reliability of geopolymer concrete.
  • Standardization: The results of the research may lead to new standards and rules for the application of geopolymer concrete.
  • Accelerating the transition: Sharing knowledge and experience encourages the market to use more sustainable building materials.

Geopolymer concrete has the potential to make a significant contribution to making the construction sector more sustainable. Through extensive research and collaboration, the application of this material can be accelerated and we can move one step closer to a climate-neutral construction sector.

This study offers hope for a more sustainable future of the construction industry.
Building well starts with SKG-IKOB.