Processing, properties and applications of highly porous geopolymers: A review

Geopolymers, possessing a semi-crystalline three-dimensional inorganic network generated by the dissolution and reaction of a solid alumino-silicate source with an activating solution, have attracted increasing attention from both academia and industry because of their unique and favorable characteristics. This review deals with the synthesis, characterization and potential applications of porous geopolymers, realized through different...