The lack of research on the use of indurated laterites and lateritic soils as ferro-kaolinites for geopolymer synthesis

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Sourced from the stated research gap and future-work section and stated challenges and abstract of the source papers, classified as general, drawn from work published between 2025 and 2026, spanning 3 journals. Those papers have been cited 6 times in total.

Supporting evidence — 5 representative gaps

• Use of indurated laterites and lateritic soils as ferro-kaolinites for the synthesis of geopolymer materials: a comparative study (2026) · Archives of Civil and Mechanical Engineering · doi

  The lack of research on the use of indurated laterites and lateritic soils as ferro-kaolinites for geopolymer synthesis. The need for a comparative study of the properties of geopolymer materials produced from indurated laterites and lateritic soils.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: lack research use indurated laterites lateritic soils ferro-kaolinites
• Use of indurated laterites and lateritic soils as ferro-kaolinites for the synthesis of geopolymer materials: a comparative study (2026) · Archives of Civil and Mechanical Engineering · doi

  Investigate the use of lateritic soils and indurated laterites from different locations. Study the long-term durability of the geopolymer materials. Compare the properties of the geopolymer materials with those of traditional cement-based materials. Develop new geopolymer materials with improved properties using lateritic soils and indurated laterites.

  generalfuture-work sectionevidence 5/5
  Keywords: investigate use lateritic soils indurated laterites different locations
• Use of indurated laterites and lateritic soils as ferro-kaolinites for the synthesis of geopolymer materials: a comparative study (2026) · Archives of Civil and Mechanical Engineering · doi

  The variability in the physico-chemical properties of the lateritic soils and indurated laterites. The need to optimize the calcination temperature and mixing conditions to produce geopolymer materials with desired properties. The potential for incomplete decomposition of ferro-kaolinite during the calcination process.

  generalstated challengesevidence 5/5
  Keywords: variability physico-chemical properties lateritic soils indurated laterites need
• Laterite-GGBS geopolymer composites: Synthesis and thermal performance under static and cyclic loadings (2025) · Case Studies in Thermal Engineering · cited 5× · doi

  Among the various potential precursors, laterite soil—abundant in tropical regions and rich in aluminosilicates—offers an underexplored yet viable source for geopolymer synthesis, especially when enhanced with industrial by-products like Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBS).

  generalabstractevidence 5/5
  Keywords: among various potential precursors laterite soil abundant tropical regions rich aluminosilicates offers underexplored viable source
• Durability of Geopolymer Concrete Under Chemical Attack: A Review of Acid, Sulfate, Chloride, and Multi-Exposure Resistance (2026) · Journal of Composites Science · cited 1× · doi

  The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of the chemical attack resistance of geopolymer concrete. The durability of geopolymer concrete is strongly governed by mixture composition and exposure regime, and cannot be generalized across all geopolymer systems.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: paper identifies gap understanding chemical attack resistance geopolymer

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