Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP160104149

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP160104149

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Development of Viable Geopolymer. This project aims to improve the manufacture of geopolymer. Geopolymer (‘green cement’) is produced by alkali activation of fly ash and is a sustainable, low carbon dioxide alternative to conventional cement. Evaluation of raw materials and ensuring reliable performance are critical issues in geopolymer manufacture. The project aims to understand the geopolymerisation process and the behaviour of fly ash and activator in the process. It plans to establish a reactivity index to quantitatively evaluate fly ash and match it with activator to achieve efficient activation with predictable properties. The project is expected to result in a scientific tool to assess fly ash suitability and a method to design and produce viable geopolymers.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 30-06-2016

End Date: 30-06-2020

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $340,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Civil Engineering | Composite and Hybrid Materials | Construction Materials

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Management of Solid Waste from Manufacturing Activities | Cement and Concrete Materials |

Other Keywords

Cement and Concrete Materials | Civil Engineering | Composite and Hybrid Materials | Construction Materials | Management of Solid Waste from Manufacturing Activities

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