TY - JOUR AU - Farhan, Khatib Zada AU - Shihata, Ayman Sabry AU - Abubakar, Adams Balade PY - 2024 DA - 2024/07/22 TI - Impact of Pernicious Chemicals on Geopolymer and Alkali-Activated Composites Incorporated with Different Fiber Types: A Review JO - Recent Progress in Materials SP - 017 VL - 06 IS - 03 AB - Over the past decade, developing geopolymer mixes to replace ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) composites has yielded positive results, leading to extensive research. The incorporation of fibers in geopolymers, besides impacting the mechanical properties, has also significantly impacted durability, mainly when dealing with the most pernicious forms of deterioration resulting from chloride attack, water penetration, sulfate attack, acid attack, as well as freeze-thaw, which occurred through chemical transgression. This study presents a systematic approach to thoroughly review the durability properties of fibrous geopolymer composites exposed to harmful chemicals and extreme environmental conditions. The multi-parameters and factors critically influencing fibrous geopolymers' physical and chemical stability are examined. The study is further aimed at providing an update on the research work undertaken to assess the impact of fiber incorporation on the durability of geopolymer and alkali-activated composites thus far. Furthermore, this review hopes to promote and facilitate research on durability for the long-term, large-scale adoption, and commercialization of advanced fibrous, non-OPC-based materials. SN - 2689-5846 UR - https://doi.org/10.21926/rpm.2403017 DO - 10.21926/rpm.2403017 ID - Farhan2024 ER -