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• Published Subscription Original Research Special issue 15 Feb 2026

  Characterization of Bamboo-Fiber Reinforced Geopolymer Composites

  By Shekhar Rahane, Balaprasad Kurpatwar, Mangesh Patil, Sweety Jachak, Krupal Pawar

  Abstract: In this project, we plan to produce and assess a new, eco-friendly composite made from geopolymer (from a combination of fly ash and GGBFS), strengthened with chemically treated bamboo fibres for retrofitting earthquake-resistant buildings. Geopolymer is produced by activating a mixture of fly ash and GGBFS with sodium silicate and sodium hydroxide solutions. We have produced and analyzed bamboo fibre-reinforced geopolymer composites as potential materials for seismic retrofitting of structures …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1007–1025 Read article →