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Biomass-integrated alkali-activated binder systems, typically at 20 to 30% replacement levels, achieve compressive strengths comparable to conventional cement while reducing carbon footprints by 40 to 60% and material costs by 15 to 35%, though widespread adoption remains constrained by feedstock variability and regulatory gaps. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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This review aims to assess biomass-integrated alkali-activated binders as sustainable alternatives to ordinary Portland cement, focusing on performance and carbon reduction.

July 15, 2026SustainabilityOpen Access

Biomass-Integrated Alkali-Activated Binders for Sustainable Construction: A Systematic Review of Performance, Carbon Reduction, and Adoption Challenges

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RKRoohollah Kalatehjari FRFunmilayo Ebun Rotimi SMSachin Markose

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Systematic review examines performance, carbon reduction, and adoption challenges of biomass-integrated binders, highlighting barriers to implementation.

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This review aims to assess biomass-integrated alkali-activated binders as sustainable alternatives to ordinary Portland cement, focusing on performance and carbon reduction.
Conducted a systematic review following PRISMA 2020 guidelines, screening 195 records to identify 37 eligible studies.
Analyzed expert validation interviews to gather insights on adoption challenges and performance effectiveness.
Evaluated biomass residues like rice husk ash and sugarcane bagasse ash for their role in geopolymerization and pozzolanic reactions.
Optimal biomass incorporation (20-30%) achieves compressive strengths comparable to conventional materials.
Carbon footprint reductions of 40-60% compared to ordinary Portland cement, primarily through reduced clinker use.
Material cost reductions of 15-35% under localized production models, though implementation faces challenges such as feedstock variability and regulatory gaps.

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Kalatehjari et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a5722f088b21df87547fbde https://doi.org/10.3390/su18147151

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July 15, 2026SustainabilityOpen Access

Biomass-Integrated Alkali-Activated Binders for Sustainable Construction: A Systematic Review of Performance, Carbon Reduction, and Adoption Challenges

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Authors

RKRoohollah Kalatehjari FRFunmilayo Ebun Rotimi SMSachin Markose

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Overview

Systematic review examines performance, carbon reduction, and adoption challenges of biomass-integrated binders, highlighting barriers to implementation.

Key Points

This review aims to assess biomass-integrated alkali-activated binders as sustainable alternatives to ordinary Portland cement, focusing on performance and carbon reduction.
Conducted a systematic review following PRISMA 2020 guidelines, screening 195 records to identify 37 eligible studies.
Analyzed expert validation interviews to gather insights on adoption challenges and performance effectiveness.
Evaluated biomass residues like rice husk ash and sugarcane bagasse ash for their role in geopolymerization and pozzolanic reactions.
Optimal biomass incorporation (20-30%) achieves compressive strengths comparable to conventional materials.
Carbon footprint reductions of 40-60% compared to ordinary Portland cement, primarily through reduced clinker use.
Material cost reductions of 15-35% under localized production models, though implementation faces challenges such as feedstock variability and regulatory gaps.

Cite This Study

Kalatehjari et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a5722f088b21df87547fbde https://doi.org/10.3390/su18147151

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