ArticleMaterials (Basel, Switzerland)2026
Comparative Assessment of Conventional and Microwave Curing Synthesis Routes for Metakaolin-Based Porous Geopolymers: Characterization and Environmental Metrics.
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Abstract
Geopolymers have gained relevance in environmental applications, and in recent years they have been studied as sustainable adsorbent materials. Increasing their porosity remains one of the main challenges. Various methodologies have been applied for the synthesis of porous geopolymers; however, energy efficiency and environmental considerations associated with the synthesis process must be considered. This study compares two synthesis routes for porous metakaolin-based geopolymers using hydrogen peroxide as a foaming agent and two curing methods: conventional oven curing and microwave-assisted curing. Structural, physical, and chemical properties were evaluated using XRD, FT-IR, SEM/EDS, TGA, and density-porosity analyses. Additionally, a quantitative environmental assessment based on the 12 principles of green chemistry was conducted using the DOZN
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