Abstract: The present invention relates to an inorganic binder system comprising blast furnace slag, and at least one solid alkali metal silicate, wherein the inorganic binder system is obtainable by co-grinding a mixture comprising the blast furnace slag and the at least one solid alkali metal silicate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a cationic copolymer as a rheology modifier in a geopolymer foam formulation, a geopolymer foam formulation comprising a cationic copolymer, a process for preparing a geopolymer foam, a geopolymer foam comprising a cationic copolymer and composition for preparing a geopolymer foam formulation.

Abstract: A set control composition for cementitious systems comprises (a) an amine-glyoxylic acid condensate, and (b) at least one of (i) a borate source and (ii) a carbonate source. The carbonate source is selected from inorganic carbonates having an aqueous solubility of 0.1 gL?1 or more, and organic carbonates. The set control composition improves workability of cementitious systems for prolonged periods of time without compromising early compressive strength. Due to the retarding action of the set control composition, the dosage of dispersant(s) necessary to obtain a desired flowability of the cementitious system can be reduced.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an inorganic binder system comprising blast furnace slag, and at least one solid alkali metal silicate, wherein the inorganic binder system is obtainable by co-grinding a mixture comprising the blast furnace slag and the at least one solid alkali metal silicate.

Abstract: A set control composition for cementitious systems comprises (a) an amine-glyoxylic acid condensate, and (b) at least one of (i) a borate source and (ii) a carbonate source. The carbonate source is selected from inorganic carbonates having an aqueous solubility of 0.1 gL?1 or more, and organic carbonates. The set control composition improves workability of cementitious systems for prolonged periods of time without compromising early compressive strength. Due to the retarding action of the set control composition, the dosage of dispersant(s) necessary to obtain a desired flowability of the cementitious system can be reduced.

Abstract: A set control composition for cementitious systems comprises (a) an amine-glyoxylic acid condensate, and (b) at least one of (i) a borate source and (ii) a carbonate source. The carbonate source is selected from inorganic carbonates having an aqueous solubility of 0.1 gL?1 or more, and organic carbonates. The set control composition improves workability of cementitious systems for prolonged periods of time without compromising early compressive strength. Due to the retarding action of the set control composition, the dosage of dispersant(s) necessary to obtain a desired flowability of the cementitious system can be reduced.

Abstract: Copolymers that comprise salicylic acid derivative structural units and structural units having free polyether side chains. The copolymers are suitable to plasticize inorganic binder systems, construction chemical compositions comprising the copolymers and the use of the copolymers as a plasticizer for inorganic binder systems. Binder systems with a reduced amount of Portland cement comprising at least one copolymer of the invention provide a better liquefaction and processability as compared to the binder systems without a copolymer of the invention.

Abstract: A geopolymer foam formulation, comprising at least one inorganic binder comprising metakaolin; at least one alkaline activator selected from the group consisting of alkali metal hydroxides, alkali metal carbonates, alkali metal aluminates, alkali metal silicates and mixtures thereof; at least one alkyl-polyglucoside surfactant; a gas phase and water. This formulation can also comprise a cement, and also additives for foam stabilization, shrinkage reduction, flexibilization, hydrophobization, or dispersion, fibres and fillers or a mixture thereof, and can be a single-component or two-component formulation. An incombustible, sound-absorbing, thermally insulating geopolymer foam element.

Abstract: The present invention relates to copolymers that comprise salicylic acid derivative structural units and structural units having free polyether side chains. The copolymers are suitable to plasticize inorganic binder systems, construction chemical compositions comprising said copolymers and the use of said copolymers as a plasticizer for inorganic binder systems. Binder systems with a reduced amount of Portland cement comprising at least one copolymer of the invention provide a better liquefaction and processability as compared to said binder systems without a copolymer of the invention.

Abstract: Proposed is a polycondensation product comprising as monomer components at least one aryl polyoxyalkylene ether, at least one vicinally disubstituted aromatic compound, at least one aldehyde and also optionally further aromatic compounds; processes for preparing same, and also use thereof as dispersant for aqueous suspensions of inorganic binders and as grinding assistant for inorganic binders.

Abstract: A geopolymer foam formulation, comprising at least one inorganic binder comprising metakaolin; at least one alkaline activator selected from the group consisting of alkali metal hydroxides, alkali metal carbonates, alkali metal aluminates, alkali metal silicates and mixtures thereof; at least one alkyl-polyglucoside surfactant; a gas phase and water. This formulation can also comprise a cement, and also additives for foam stabilization, shrinkage reduction, flexibilization, hydrophobization, or dispersion, fibres and fillers or a mixture thereof, and can be a single-component or two-component formulation. An incombustible, sound-absorbing, thermally insulating geopolymer foam element.

Abstract: The present invention suggests novel inorganic binder formulations and the use of these formulations for the production of acid and heat-resistant construction products.

Abstract: A geopolymer foam formulation, comprising at least one inorganic binder selected from the group consisting of latently hydraulic binders, pozzolanic binders and mixtures thereof; at least one alkaline activator selected from the group consisting of alkali metal hydroxides, alkali metal carbonates, alkali metal aluminates, alkali metal silicates and mixtures thereof; at least one surfactant selected from the group consisting of anionic surfactants, cationic surfactants, non-ionic surfactants and mixtures thereof; a gas phase and water. This formulation can also comprise a cement, and also additives for foam stabilization, shrinkage reduction, flexibilization, hydrophobization, or dispersion, fibers and fillers or a mixture thereof, and can be a single-component or two-component formulation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cationic copolymers, a process for the production of these cationic copolymers and the use of these cationic copolymers as dispersants for geopolymer binder systems. These cationic copolymers where the cationic charge is due to the presence of certain cyclic and/or polycationic groups are stable towards Hoffmann elimination that would otherwise occur at very high pH values. Moreover, the dispersing effect of cationic polymers can be further enhanced through the addition of polyvalent anions.

Abstract: Proposed is a polycondensation product comprising as monomer components at least one aryl polyoxyalkylene ether, at least one vicinally disubstituted aromatic compound, at least one aldehyde and also optionally further aromatic compounds; processes for preparing same, and also use thereof as dispersant for aqueous suspensions of inorganic binders and as grinding assistant for inorganic binders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cationic copolymers, a process for the production of these cationic copolymers and the use of these cationic copolymers as dispersants for geopolymer binder systems. These cationic copolymers where the cationic charge is due to the presence of certain cyclic and/or polycationic groups are stable towards Hoffmann elimination that would otherwise occur at very high pH values. Moreover, the dispersing effect of cationic polymers can be further enhanced through the addition of polyvalent anions.

Abstract: A geopolymer foam formulation, comprising at least one inorganic binder selected from the group consisting of latently hydraulic binders, pozzolanic binders and mixtures thereof; at least one alkaline activator selected from the group consisting of alkali metal hydroxides, alkali metal carbonates, alkali metal aluminates, alkali metal silicates and mixtures thereof; at least one surfactant selected from the group consisting of anionic surfactants, cationic surfactants, non-ionic surfactants and mixtures thereof; a gas phase and water. This formulation can also comprise a cement, and also additives for foam stabilization, shrinkage reduction, flexibilization, hydrophobization, or dispersion, fibres and fillers or a mixture thereof, and can be a single-component or two-component formulation.

Abstract: Proposed is a polycondensation product comprising as monomer components at least one aryl polyoxyalkylene ether, at least one vicinally disubstituted aromatic compound, at least one aldehyde and also optionally further aromatic compounds; processes for preparing same, and also use thereof as dispersant for aqueous suspensions of inorganic binders and as grinding assistant for inorganic binders.