Metakaolin-Based Geopolymers: Design, Mechanisms and Performance

This book offers a comprehensive overview of the design, mechanisms, and performance of metakaolin-based geopolymers (MKG), with a focus on uncovering the underlying mechanisms that differentiate MKG from ordinary Portland cement (OPC). Covering a wide range of topics surrounding MKG, from the early stages of geopolymerization to the final mechanical performance of MKG concrete, this book provides fundamental insights into the performance of MKG-based materials and their relationship with the composition and microstructure of MKG. The findings presented in this book may serve as a guide for the design and application of MKG in civil engineering constructions. Targeted at scientists and engineers in materials science and civil engineering, this book is intended for those interested in adopting MKG as a sustainable technology for a greener future.

Dr. Yan received his Ph.D. degree from Dalian University of Technology in 2006, engaged in postdoctoral research at Missouri University of Science and Technology from 2007 to 2011, and became a teacher in the Department of Civil Engineering, School of Civil Engineering, Zhejiang University, in March 2011. He focuses on the research of new civil engineering materials. His recent research interests include: geopolymer concrete and new technology of metal inorganic anti-corrosion and corrosion protection of reinforced concrete structure.

Dr. Chen received his Ph.D. degree from Zhejiang University and is currently a distinguished researcher at Zhejiang University. He focuses on the research of new materials for marine civil engineering and engineering protective materials. He has presided over one youth project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China and one sub-project of the National Key Project. He is also a contributing reviewer for several domestic and international journals.

Dr. Liu received his Ph.D. degree from the Chinese Academy of Sciences in 2008. From 2009 to 2012, he was engaged in postdoctoral research at the School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. In May 2012, he entered the School of Materials Science and Engineering of Zhejiang University and is now a young scholar of Qiushi of Zhejiang University. He has published more than 80 SCI papers in international academic journals and authorized more than 30 Chinese invention patents.