Yalcin, HakanErol, AykutKaya, ZulkufCadir, Cenk CumaUncuoglu, ErdalAkin, Muge K.2025-11-202025-11-2020252199-92602199-9279https://doi.org/10.1007/s40891-025-00668-1https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12573/5676Peat soils present severe challenges in geotechnical engineering due to their low shear strength, high water content, and aggressive chemical environments such as sulfate exposure. While cement-based jet grouting (JG) is widely used, it entails high carbon emissions and energy consumption. Hybrid geopolymer jet grout columns (HGJGCs) are presented in this work as a viable and sustainable alternative. Unlike conventional geopolymer studies that rely on pre-cured molds later exposed to aggressive environments, this research simulates realistic field conditions by injecting fresh geopolymer directly into sulfate-rich peat, where early-age durability and strength are critical. To address early strength limitations commonly seen in aggressive situations, a tiny amount of cement was added to the fly ash/GGBFS-based combination. Crucially, there is no need for high heat because the mechanism cures at room temperature. Physical model testing, laboratory-scale jet grouting, and performance comparisons with conventional JGCs were all carried out. Results show that HGJGCs increased the bearing capacity of peat by 5.5 times, improved compressive strength (5.3-5.7 MPa), and reduced settlement more effectively than JGCs. Additionally, CO2 emissions were reduced by 25.14% due to lower binder-related emissions and energy demand. This work shows that hybrid geopolymer systems are a viable, low-carbon substitute for peat stabilization because they can function well in real-world, chemically demanding situations.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessPeat Soil ImprovementHybrid GeopolymerFly AshGround Granulated Blast Furnace SlagJet GroutingArticle10.1007/s40891-025-00668-12-s2.0-105018807535