Hydration-driven microstructural evolution mechanism of ternary waste-based geopolymer materials

Key Points

• Microstructural evolution is driven by hydration, impacting material stability and strength.
• The evidence shows significant changes in microstructure under varying hydration conditions over a defined period.
• Analysis of waste-based geopolymer materials highlights their sustainability and mechanical properties.
• These findings suggest that optimizing hydration could improve performance in construction applications.