ReviewMaterials (Basel, Switzerland)2023
A Review on Cementitious and Geopolymer Composites with Lithium Slag Incorporation.
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- Effect of Calcination Temperature on the Reactivity of Lithium Slag Powder as a Supplementary Cementitious Material.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Mechanical Behaviour of Geopolymer Concretes with Foamed Geopolymer and Lightweight Mineral Aggregates for Chimney Flue Elements.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Macroscopic and Microscopic Performance Study of Filling-Type Large-Size Cement-Stabilized Macadam.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Lithium Slag as a Supplementary Cementitious Material for Sustainable Concrete: A Review.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Stabilization of Expansive Soils Using Cement-Zeolite Mixtures: Experimental Study and Lasso Modeling.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Mechanism Study on the Influence of Clay-Type Lithium Slag on the Properties of Cement-Based Materials.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Axial compression stress-strain relationship of lithium slag rubber concrete.Scientific reports · 2024Article
- The Mechanical Performance and Reaction Mechanism of Slag-Based Organic-Inorganic Composite Geopolymers.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Insight into the Growth Mechanism of Low-Temperature Synthesis of High-Purity Lithium Slag-Based Zeolite A.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
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Abstract
This study critically reviews lithium slag (LS) as a supplementary cementitious material (SCM), thereby examining its physiochemical characteristics, mechanical properties, and durability within cementitious and geopolymer composites. The review reveals that LS's particle size distribution is comparable to fly ash (FA) and ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS), which suggests it can enhance densification and nucleation in concrete. The mechanical treatment of LS promotes early hydration by increasing the solubility of aluminum, lithium, and silicon. LS's compositional similarity to FA endows it with low-calcium, high-reactivity properties that are suitable for cementitious and geopolymeric applications. Increasing the LS content reduces setting times and flowability while initially enhancing mechanical properties, albeit with diminishing returns beyond a 30% threshold. LS significantly improves chloride ion resistance and impacts drying shrinkage variably. This study categorizes LS's role in concrete as a filler, pozzolan, and nucleation agent, thereby contributing to the material's overall reduced porosity and increased durability. Economically, LS's cost is substantially lower than FA's; meanwhile, its environmental footprint is comparable to GGBS, thereby making it a sustainable and cost-effective alternative. Notwithstanding, there is a necessity for further research on LS's fine-tuning through grinding, its tensile properties, its performance under environmental duress, and its pozzolanic reactivity to maximize its utility in concrete technologies. This study comprehensively discusses the current strengths and weaknesses of LS in the field of building materials, thereby offering fresh perspectives and methodologies to enhance its performance, improve its application efficiency, and broaden its scope. These efforts are driving the sustainable and green development of LS in waste utilization and advanced concrete technology.
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