20.500.12556/DiRROS-18674 Why geopolymers and alkali-activated materials are key components of a sustainable world a perspective contribution This perspective article delves into the transformative potential of alkali-activated materials, acid-activated materials, and geopolymers in mitigating climate change and market challenges. To harness the benefits of these materials, a comprehensive strategy is proposed. This strategy aims to integrate these materials into existing construction regulations, facilitate certification, and promote market access. Emphasizing research and innovation, the article advocates for, increased funding to refine the chemistry and production of these materials, prioritizing low-cost alternatives and local waste materials. Collaboration between academia and industry is encouraged to expedite technological advances and broaden applications. This article also underscores the need to develop economic and business models emphasizing the long-term benefits of these materials, including lower life-cycle costs and reduced environmental impact. Incentivizing adoption through financial mechanisms like tax credits and subsidies is suggested. The strategy also includes scaling up production technology, fostering industrial collaboration for commercial viability, and developing global supply chains. Educational programs for professionals and regulators are recommended to enhance awareness and adoption. Additionally, comprehensive life-cycle assessments are proposed to demonstrate environmental benefits. The strategy culminates in expanding the applications of these materials beyond construction, fostering international collaboration for knowledge sharing, and thus positioning these materials as essential for sustainable construction and climate change mitigation. geopolymers alkali activated materials perspective geopolimeri alkalijsko aktivirani material perspektiva true false true American Ceramic Society Angleški jezik Slovenski jezik © 2024 The Authors.Journal of the American Ceramic Societypublished by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of American Ceramic Society. Neznano 2024-04-15 10:17:27 2024-04-15 10:23:30 2024-08-15 04:18:20 0000-00-00 00:00:00 2024 0 0 Nasl. z nasl. zaslona; Opis vira z dne 9. 4. 2024; str. 5159-5177 Issue 8 Vol. 107 Aug. 2024 0000-00-00 Zaloznikova Objavljeno NiDoloceno 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 2024-04-08 620.1/.2 1551-2916 10.1111/jace.19828 191898883 https://ceramics.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jace.19828 1 d64a0c55-faef-11ee-ae20-001a4af901a5 https://dirros.openscience.si/Dokument.php?lang=slv&id=25510 RAZ_Kriven_Waltraud_M._2024.pdf RAZ_Kriven_Waltraud_M._2024.pdf 1 EDB35A23188105FA56D95266B7CC7DF4 ec7d5ffe56854d7af4e130ff714c9143d7f73ec4598101792b54ed00a181a636 3e172fd1-59f6-11ef-b487-001a4af901a5 https://dirros.openscience.si/Dokument.php?lang=slv&id=28279 Zavod za gradbeništvo Slovenije 0 0 0