A novel geopolymer ceramic matrix composites

Abstract

Geopolymeris a new technology which using alumino silicate sources to produce a compacted network structure binder which is an alternative to the Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC). However the development of this technology is not limited only on the binder processing but it can be used on the other application such as ceramic technology. Geopolymer ceramic which using waste materials such as fly ash and others is very strong, hard, and chemically inert ceramic which can be used in several applications, including those in extreme environments. High performance and lightweight are the desired properties for geopolymer ceramic matrix composites.