Geocomposites

This will house my thoughts on geocomposites such as geopolymers and concrete.

Possible projects

  • Low bake craft material
    • Thin fireproof 3D festival decorations
    • Mold pouring
  • Hydroponics
    • Leca pole
    • Waterproof planter
    • Pre-fertilised semi-hydro planter
  • Environmental technology
    • Use desert sand instead of sharp sand
    • Reduce energy (less/no Portland cement)
    • Bind carbon
    • Bind waste materials, e.g. used sorbent
    • Use sea water instead of fresh water

Things to research

  • Magnesium oxide based cement
    • Waterproofing
      • Waterproof: how to prevent leaching
      • Non-waterproof: how to slowly leach fertiliser
    • Activators
      • Chloride -> not plant safe
      • Sulfate -> not waterproof
      • Silicate
      • Carbonate
  • Geopolymer activation
    • Alkali hydroxides
    • Carbonates
    • Sulfates
    • Aluminates
    • Acids
  • Combined MgO geopolymer
  • Incorporating graphene
  • Paper cement clay
  • Mycelium
  • Underutilised industrial waste materials
  • Foaming / insulation -> Air Krete

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