Recent Developments in the Production of Geopolymers from Biomass Ash

The 21st century thus far has birthed the most advances in science, technology, and engineering. The advent of geopolymer materials in the 1900s has facilitated revolutionary research and studies in their applications in environmental science, materials science, engineering, and medicine. Geopolymers are relatively new members of engineering materials. They are classified as inorganic cementitious materials despite being derived from biomass, which is organic. This mini review explores the origins and synthesis of geopolymers from biomass ash and their unmatched potential in various industries including construction materials, bone tissue engineering, and the manufacture of scratch resistant and antibacterial coating.