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Mapping the research landscape of geopolymer concrete: trends, gaps and future directions

Shweta Tikotkar1, Sayali Sandbhor1, Sanjay Kulkarni1

1Department of Civil Engineering, Symbiosis Institute of Technology (SIT), Pune, Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune, India

Abstract

Geopolymer Concrete (GPC) contributes to the reduction of CO₂ emissions, providing an environmentally friendly alternative to Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC). This is achieved by incorporating industrial by-products such as fly ash, slag, metakaolin and silica fume. This reduces landfill waste and environmental pollution while aligning with sustainability goals. Research studies on GPC demonstrate superior durability, resistance to chemical attacks, fire and high temperatures, early strength and long-term stability. It also offers economic advantages through lower production costs and energy savings, as its manufacturing process requires less energy than traditional cement production. The bibliometric analysis will use data extracted from the Scopus database. This study includes data visualization and statistical analysis of key parameters such as subject area, year-wise publication trends, country-wise publication distribution, author-based publication details and citation analysis. The study incorporates specific metrics to support its claims, including publication count, citation count and country-by-country comparisons. It highlights notable findings such as top journals, influential authors and annual research growth rates, all of which are crucial in demonstrating the value of the study. The findings reinforce the growing consensus in the literature advocating GPC as a sustainable alternative to traditional concrete. This highlights the significant amount of research conducted in this area within the Global and Indian context, underscores the continued scope for future research. Since GPC is not yet part of building codes in many regions, optimizing factors like molarity, durability, mix ratios and self-healing properties could help replace conventional concrete in future construction.

Keywords

Geopolymer concrete; Concrete Composite; Carbon footprint; Global warming; Sustainability

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