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ArticleMaterials (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Geopolymer Materials for Additive Manufacturing: Chemical Stability, Leaching Behaviour, and Radiological Safety.

Bahar Gharehpapagh, Meike Denker, Szymon Gadek, Richard Gruhn, Thomas Grab, Kinga Korniejenko, Henning Zeidler

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Article in Materials (Basel, Switzerland), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Bahar GharehpapaghInstitute for Machine Elements, Engineering Design and Manufacturing, Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg, 09599 Freiberg, Germany.ORCID 0000-0002-3771-4344
Meike DenkerInstitute for Machine Elements, Engineering Design and Manufacturing, Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg, 09599 Freiberg, Germany.
Szymon GadekFaculty of Materials Engineering and Physics, Cracow University of Technology, 31-155 Cracow, Poland.
Richard GruhnScientific Diving Center, Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg, 09599 Freiberg, Germany.
Thomas GrabScientific Diving Center, Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg, 09599 Freiberg, Germany.ORCID 0000-0003-4235-5494
Kinga KorniejenkoFaculty of Materials Engineering and Physics, Cracow University of Technology, 31-155 Cracow, Poland.ORCID 0000-0002-8265-3982
Henning ZeidlerInstitute for Machine Elements, Engineering Design and Manufacturing, Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg, 09599 Freiberg, Germany.ORCID 0000-0003-0800-9678

Funding

M-ERA.NET M-ERA.NET3/2021/71/MAR- 314 WRECK/2022Saxon State Parliament 100639965
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Geopolymers are inorganic aluminosilicate binders formed by alkali activation of reactive powders, offering a sustainable, low-carbon alternative to Portland cement. Their rapid setting and chemical durability make them well-suited for additive manufacturing (AM) in demanding environments, including underwater construction, where chemical stability is essential for both structural integrity and environmental safety. This study evaluates two metakaolin-based formulations designed for underwater extrusion, differing in activator chemistry and rheology control. Standardized leaching tests revealed alkaline but stable leachates with strong immobilization of most ions; major anions and total dissolved solids remained within regulatory thresholds. Limited exceedances were observed-soluble organic carbon in the NaOH-activated mix and arsenic/selenium in the waterglass-sand system-highlighting specific areas for mix improvement rather than fundamental limitations of the material. Complementary radioactivity screening confirmed activity concentration indices well below the regulatory limit, with measured radionuclide activities falling comfortably within exemption ranges. Together, the leaching and radioactivity results demonstrate that both formulations provide robust matrix integrity and environmental compatibility, while highlighting clear opportunities for mix design improvements to further minimize ecological risks.

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additive manufacturingenvironmental compatibilitygeopolymers

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PMID41227845
PMCPMC12608164

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