A Review of Research on the Smart Performance of Geopolymer Concrete

Yang Tang; Yong Hao; Luobuzaxi; Zexi Chen

doi:10.6919/ICJE.202508_11(8).0020

Authors

Yang Tang
Yong Hao
Luobuzaxi
Zexi Chen

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6919/ICJE.202508_11(8).0020

Keywords:

Geopolyme; Conduction Mechanism; Smartness; Numerical Simulation.

Abstract

To achieve the goals of energy conservation, emission reduction, and sustainable development, geopolymer concrete, as an emerging green building material, has garnered widespread attention. By incorporating conductive materials, its electrical conductivity can be significantly enhanced, thereby transforming it into an innovative smart material. This paper provides a comprehensive review of the current research status, both domestically and internationally, on the smart properties of conductive geopolymer concrete. Specifically, it covers the conduction mechanism, piezoresistivity, thermosensitivity, hygrosensitivity, electromagnetic shielding, and electrothermal characteristics of geopolymer conductive concrete, as well as the research progress in numerical simulation.

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