“Geo” refers to dirt/mineral and “Polymer” to long chains of molecules.
Geopolymers are human-engineered rock. They are the binder used before the invention of Portland cement. They are inorganic materials with a polymer molecular structure. Like natural rock, they are high strength and long-lasting, readily withstanding fire, freeze, flood, hurricane, and tornado. Most of the raw materials used for their production are of mineral origin. They can be crushed and reused over and over again.
By mixing our non-toxic mineral powders and a liquid silicate syrup, you have a nontoxic geopolymer glue that cleans up with water. Cast and print geopolymers to build new structures. Coat and spray them to fireproof, repair, and strengthen Portland or other surfaces. Use a variety of additives to adjust for strength, cost, color, texture, porosity, density, temperature, and curing time.
Ordinary Portland cement is the second most used material in the world after water. It is also responsible for 8% of global carbon emissions (one ton of Portland releases one ton of CO2), trillions of gallons of freshwater usage, and millions of tons of waste rubble in landfills. Geopolymer cement is superior to Portland both in terms of performance and environmental impact. Geopolymers chemically fuse together while Portland-based cement creates cold joint and cracks from shrinkage. Across a wide variety of considerations, geopolymers simply come out on top.