A review: The comparison between alkali-activated slag (Si + Ca) and metakaolin (Si + Al) cements

There are two main models of alkali-activated cements, one is the case of the activation of slag (Si + Ca) and the other is activation of metakaolin (Si + Al). This paper reviews current knowledge about the comparison between alkali-activated slag (Si + Ca) and metakaolin (Si + Al) cements, including the general properties of slag and metakaolin, hydration products reaction mechanisms, and the role of Ca and Al.