RESEARCH ARTICLE


Effects of Nano-SiO2 on Setting Time and Compressive Strength of Alkaliactivated Metakaolin-based Geopolymer



Kang Gao1, Kae-Long Lin*, 2, DeYing Wang1, Hau-Shing Shiu2, Chao-Lung Hwang3, Ta-Wui Cheng4
1 Department of Environmental and Material Engineering, Yan-Tai University, China
2 Department of Environmental Engineering, National Ilan University, Ilan 26047,Taiwan
3 Department of Construction Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan
4 Department of Materials and Mineral Resources Engineering, National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan


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Abstract

This study presents a discussion on the effects of different solid-to-liquid (S/L) ratios (0.97 to 1.19) and nano- SiO2 (NS) percentages (0% to 3%) on some properties of metakaolin (MK)-based geopolymers. The setting time and compressive strength were investigated. Mercury intrusion porosimetry, fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy were used to determine the microstructure of the samples. The results show that a MKbased geopolymer sample added 1% NS with the S/L ratio of 1.03 exhibits more strength and less porosity. Applying NS to the geopolymer enhances compactness and increases strength. Therefore, nanotechnology can be used to improve geopolymers.

Keywords: Geopolymer, metakaolin, nano-SiO2.