Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP0345024

Funded Activity Summary

The durability of geopolymeric products as a function of the nanostructured gel phase. A comprehensive physical, chemical and microscopic analysis will be conducted on a series of geopolymers and Ordinary Portland Cement samples manufactured from 1964 to 2001, with a focus on the characterisation of the nanostructured gel phase. The outcomes include (1) revealing the relationship between the nanostructured gel phase and durability; (2) the discovery of reaction mechanisms in geopolymerisation and formation of OPC; (3) computer modelling of nano-scale assemblies of atoms and molecules that will give desirable properties and durability, and (4) a tailored synthesis of geopolymers with vastly improved mechanical performance and acid, fire and bacterial resistance. This scientific understanding of long term durability will greatly enhance commercial acceptance of geopolymers.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2003

End Date: 31-12-2006

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $209,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Environmental Engineering Not Elsewhere Classified | Resources Engineering and Extractive Metallurgy | Civil Engineering Not Elsewhere Classified | Mineral Processing

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Industrial chemicals and related products | Materials performance and processes | Other |

Other Keywords

Civil Engineering Not Elsewhere Classified | Environmental Engineering Not Elsewhere Classified | Industrial chemicals and related products | Materials performance and processes | Mineral Processing | Other | Resources Engineering and Extractive Metallurgy

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