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Geopolymers - ceramic-like, inorganic polymers produced at low temperatures - are an emerging class of engineering materials that have the potential to transform the building products industry. Manufacturing and Infrastructure Technology (CMIT) researchers are working with industry partners to lead Australia into this new field of building innovation. Project leader Dr Kwesi Sagoe-Crentsil says geopolymers are not only fire-, blast- and acid-proof, they are also strong, castable, sprayable, extrudable and adhesive, making their uses almost limitless. "Geopolymers can be used in all structural, panel and precast applications and ready mixes," he says. "Our work is concentrating on using them instead of cement and incorporating the technology into building products and coatings."
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