METHOD OF FORMATION OF CARBON NEUTRAL GEOPOLYMER CONCRETE

Abstract

ABSTRACT A method (200) of formation of carbon neutral geopolymer concrete comprising: preparing a geopolymer binder by mixing fly ash with an alkaline activating solution; incorporating biochar into the mixture to achieve a desired carbon-neutral effect; optimizing the mixing ratio of fly ash to biochar; casting the mixture into desired shapes; curing the cast concrete under controlled conditions to achieve desired strength and durability characteristics. <>

Specification

Description:FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE
[0001] This invention generally relates to a field of construction materials and, in particular, to a method for producing carbon neutral geopolymer concrete utilizing fly ash and biochar. The invention aims to improve sustainability in the construction industry by reducing carbon emissions associated with traditional concrete production.
BACKGROUND

[0002] The subject matter discussed in the background section should not be assumed to be prior art merely as a result of its mention in the background section. Similarly, a problem mentioned in the background section or associated with the subject matter of the background section should not be assumed to have been previously recognized in the prior art. The subject matter in the background section merely represents different approaches, which in and of themselves may also correspond to implementations of the claimed technology.
[0003] Conventional concrete production is a significant source of carbon emissions, primarily due to the cal , Claims:1. A method (200) of formation of carbon neutral geopolymer concrete comprising:
preparing a geopolymer binder by mixing fly ash with an alkaline activating solution;
incorporating biochar into the mixture to achieve a desired carbon-neutral effect;
optimizing the mixing ratio of fly ash to biochar;
casting the mixture into desired shapes; and
curing the cast concrete under controlled conditions to achieve desired strength and durability characteristics.

2. The method (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the alkaline activating solution comprises sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide.

3. The method (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the biochar is derived from sustainable biomass sources, including agricultural residues, forestry waste, or dedicated energy crops.

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