Abstract
The corrosion of the embedded reinforcing steel can significantly reduce the lifespan of reinforced concrete structures, requiring an increased need for upgrading. Organic corrosion inhibitors (OCIs) to protect reinforced steel are identified as an effective solution. Furthermore, developing lower carbon footprint repair solutions using geopolymer materials has been gaining interest. This study investigated the performance of Metakaloin-based alkali-activated mortar with two types of OCIs by experimentally evaluating the fresh and hardened mechanical properties and corrosion resistivity. The results indicate that the workability of mortar increased by up to 21% upon adding OCIs. The potentiodynamic tests revealed that both OCIs had enhanced the mortar’s corrosion resistance by 63%.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | First Wisdom Lake Postgraduate Researcher Development Conference & 2023 XJTLU Postgraduate Research Symposium |
| Publication status | Published - 2023 |
| Event | First Wisdom Lake Postgraduate Researcher Development Conference & 2023 XJTLU Postgraduate Research Symposium - Duration: 13 Dec 2023 → 15 Dec 2023 |
Conference
| Conference | First Wisdom Lake Postgraduate Researcher Development Conference & 2023 XJTLU Postgraduate Research Symposium |
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| Period | 13/12/23 → 15/12/23 |