Review on corrosion of steel reinforcement in alkali-activated concretes in chloride-containing environments

Reinforcement corrosion reduces the service life of concrete buildings and infrastructures, resulting in significant worldwide economic losses every year. Alkali-activated materials (AAMs) has been widely considered as a type of greener alternative to Portland cement due to its comparable mechanical properties and much lower energy and resource consumption and emissions. The high alkalinity of pore solution and unique microstructure endow AAM a...