Geopolymer Foam Concrete (GeFoCON) Technology

Search for materials offering high thermal insulation has become a target of the modern construction and building industries. Foam concrete has relatively low thermal conductivity than normal dense concrete, usually 10–50% depending on the designed material density and composition. The low thermal conductivity brings good thermal insulation as well as energy efficiency in operation. Recent developments in alternative binders, have led to the manufacture of foam concrete using geopolymer as the binder. One of the most potential benefits of geopolymer is the reduced energy consumption and less CO₂ emissions compared to ordinary Portland cement. The innovation of ambient temperature cured GeFoCON creates an approach of developing energy-efficient materials from material manufacturing to building operation, which seems to offer the possibility to be eco-friendly across the whole life cycle.

GeFoCON can be used for producing construction blocks, panels for partitions in buildings, thermal and acoustic insulation of roofs and production of collapsible blocks, as well as floors and basement.

• Thermal comfort
• Energy efficiency
• Ambient temperature cured
• Early strength
• Faster production
• Low power consumption
• High strength to weight ratio