Geopolymer International

We are excited to announce that our 350-gallon Mobile Mixing System is currently under development! This system is designed to handle large quantities of Geopolymer Binder, essential for producing sustainable, high-performance Geopolymer concrete. Once completed, it will enable us to scale production for our Geopolymer Concrete Truck, supporting our ongoing commitment to environmentally friendly construction solutions. #GeopolymerConcrete #Sustainability #Innovation #ConstructionTechnology

We are delighted to be a Finalist in the COP29 Global Green Innovation Challenge, making it there out of hundreds of startups that applied. We look forward to pitching our solution to the climate crisis in Baku, Azerbaijan at the UN's flagship Climate Conference on Saturday 16th November at 1:20pm at the ABB Pavilion in the Green Zone. If you are at COP29, please register here:?https://lnkd.in/dTZ7hBBc?and come by to watch us!

Take a look at this disk of wood chips, now highly fire-resistant thanks to impregnation with geopolymers! This technology is driving our development of sprays and coatings to protect wood surfaces, enhancing both the strength and insulation of the material. Now, geopolymers don’t petrify wood in the traditional sense, but they can encase and preserve it by forming a mineral-like layer. While petrification replaces organic material with minerals over time, geopolymers fill wood pores and coat the surface, creating a stone-like finish that reinforces durability. Some research explores mimicking natural petrification, though it doesn’t fully replicate fossilization.

In a world grappling with climate change and resource depletion, innovative solutions are more crucial than ever. A recent perspective article, “Why geopolymers and alkali-activated materials are key components of a sustainable world,” highlights the transformative potential of these materials in promoting sustainability within the construction industry. These eco-friendly alternatives to traditional cement can significantly reduce carbon emissions and utilize local waste materials. To maximize their impact, a comprehensive strategy is needed, focusing on: ?? Investment in research & innovation ?? Collaboration between academia & industry ?? Economic incentives ?? Education & awareness ?? Strengthening global supply chains By embracing these innovative materials, we can foster a greener, more resilient construction industry and contribute to a sustainable future. #Sustainability #Geopolymers #ConstructionInnovation #ClimateAction

Registration Closes TONIGHT for the 2024 Digging In Nevada Housing Conference! Join us next week, October 16th - 17th, for a conference addressing the critical issue of affordable housing shortages, not only in Nevada but also on a global scale. Our esteemed speaker, William Hoff, President, and Founder of Geopolymer International, will share insights and cutting-edge technology for alternative building methods. Don't miss this opportunity to learn and contribute to finding solutions for this pressing challenge. #AffordableHousing #GeopolymerInternational #SustainableSolutions Link to register: https://lnkd.in/gQFdy66d

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This week, Geopolymer International teamed up with Spherical Block LLC and Southern Tier Concrete Products to produce Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) out of geopolymers on a Columbia block-making machine in Alfred Station, New York. As detailed in this recently published article in Masonry Magazine (https://lnkd.in/gm5f6ZsV) our partnership aims to develop the fast, low-cost semi-automated construction of an entire building envelope with unprecedented strength and fire resistance and a low carbon footprint. Demonstrations are coming soon!

Our sister company, Sustainable Construction Solutions, is excited to host another demonstration of the MaxiPrinter, scheduled for Sept 26, in Galveston County, Texas. Please fill out this form to register for this or future demos. https://lnkd.in/efgUxmaH

Featured in the most recent edition of Masonry Magazine, Geopolymer International and Sustainable Construction Solutions are part of a revolution in advanced masonry technology. Joining with Spherical Block, we aim to automate the construction of an entire building envelope (from walls to domes and arches) using geopolymer concrete masonry units and mortar. Get ready for a new world of possibility for affordable, beautiful, low-carbon, and energy-efficient buildings that are fast and safe to assemble and can withstand wildfires, tornadoes, and hurricanes! For more, read https://lnkd.in/gm5f6ZsV

Reports from the 16th annual Geopolymer Camp 2024 at the Geopolymer Institute, France, July 8-10, 2024 Addressing a packed lecture hall in his State of the Field keynote, Dr. Joseph Davidovits, the founder of the Geopolymer Institute, charted the rise of geopolymer research centers and publications to date. He noted the current understanding that poly(sialate)-alkaline-based geopolymers undergo a transformation from primary to quaternary structures that result in an x-ray amorphous 10-20 nanometer geopolymeric micelle the size of organic polymers. This nano-sized quaternary structure explains geopolymers’ excellent thermal shock resistance at extreme temperatures and resistance to very high vacuum, making it the ideal material for lunar, space, and extraterrestrial applications. One polysialate geopolymer, Tempoz C90F, was found to have exceptionally high 25-30mPA flexural strength (4000psi) and 180MPa compressive strength (26,000 MPa) on account of meta-halloysite formation. As a counterpoint to poly(sialate)-alkaline geopolymers, the Institute also recently elaborated the principles of phosphoric and organic acid-based alumoxy-based geopolymerization, which explains the likely origins of ancient vases and the Tiwanaku/Puma Punku monuments, both of which would have been too hard to carve from natural stone. Our CEO Tarek Maassarani presented on Geopolymer International’s GLDS system and other developments, alongside a wide variety of distinguished researchers and entrepreneurs covering 3D geopolymer printing, natural cement as a substitute for slag, geopolymer marble substitute, and geopolymers made from demolition waste.