AAM	Alkali-activated materials	PSD	Particle size distribution
AAS	Alkali-activated slag	SF	Silica fume
C	Cement	SSA	Specific surface area
DTG	Derivative thermogravimetric analysis	SS	Steel slag
EDS	Energy-dispersive spectroscopy	SCM	Supplementary cementitious material
FA	Fly ash	SEM	Scanning electron microscopy
FTIR	Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy	SAC	Sulfoaluminate cement
GGBS	Ground granulated blast slag	TIPA	Triisopropanolamine
LS	Lithium slag	TG	Thermogravimetry
LP	Limestone powder	TEA	Triethanolamine
MK	Metakaolin	UHPC	Ultra-high-performance concrete
NMR	Nuclear magnetic resonance	XRD	X-ray diffraction
OPC	Ordinary Portland cement	XRF	X-ray fluorescence
PCE	Polycarboxylate	XPS	X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy