GUWAHATI, Nov. 20 -- A research team at Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati led by Prof. Anil K. Mishra from the Department of Civil Engineering, has developed an innovative solution to two major global challenges: industrial waste management and sustainable construction. Their research focuses on creating a geopolymer using industrial byproducts and waste materials, such as water treatment sludge (WTS), fly ash (FA), and ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS).

With the rapid pace of urbanization and industrialization, managing industrial waste has become a critical global issue. Among the various types of industrial waste, water treatment sludge poses significant challenges due to its high water content and organic components. ...