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"textContent": "Cement production is responsible for around 8% of global carbon dioxide emissions, primarily due to the production of Portland cement. In response to this environmental challenge, geopolymers—materials obtained through the alkaline activation of natural aluminosilicates—have emerged as a sustainable alternative with a lower carbon footprint and comparable mechanical properties in non-structural applications.",
"title": "Clean concrete: How shrimp waste can transform sustainable construction"
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