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Geopolymers as alternate cements

Concrete is the most widely used construction material in the world. We generally make concrete using ordinary portland cement (OPC), water, and aggregates, including fine sand and coarse gravel. OPC is responsible for most of the properties of concrete. OPC manufacturing is energy intensive and environmentally harmful, leading to a…

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Transparent ceramics

The global market for transparent ceramics increased from $165.8 million in 2015 to $194.1 million in 2016 and is estimated to reach $227.3 million by the end of 2017, corresponding to a robust compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.1% during the two-year period. Transparent ceramics find applications in various…