Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP0879738

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP0879738

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Geopolymers for nuclear applications. With the pressing need for the reduction of Greenhouse emissions from electricity generation in Australia, one option that must be seriously considered is nuclear energy. However, the issue of waste storage is a highly significant one that must be addressed. Geopolymeric cements are expected to perform much better than traditional Portland cements in nuclear applications, both for solidification of radioactive wastes and also for the construction of underground waste storage bunkers. This project will use Australia's strong existing knowledge in geopolymers research, and apply it to the development of materials to fill the need for environmentally secure waste storage solutions.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2008

End Date: 31-12-2011

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $320,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Materials Engineering Not Elsewhere Classified | Chemical Engineering Not Elsewhere Classified | Ceramics | Materials Engineering

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Ceramics, glass and industrial mineral products | Other | Cement and concrete materials |

Other Keywords

Cement and concrete materials | Ceramics | Ceramics, glass and industrial mineral products | Chemical Engineering Not Elsewhere Classified | Materials Engineering | Materials Engineering Not Elsewhere Classified | Other

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