Blended calcium-magnesium binders for improved and more sustainable building materials [ 2005-01-01 - 2008-12-31 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Deepak Akolekar (Chief Investigator) ,  Dr Indubhushan Patnaikuni (Chief Investigator) ,  Sujeeva Setunge (Chief Investigator) ,  Yi Min Xie (Chief Investigator) ,  ARC Linkage Grant LP1701000985 (Funded by)

Brief description Blended calcium-magnesium binders for improved and more sustainable building materials. The project will explore the potential of new blended calcium-magnesium cements to significantly improve the sustainability and properties of concrete produced with Portland cement (PC). Concrete based on PC contributes to around 10% of global anthropogenic carbon dioxide. PC Concrete has many weaknesses such as rapid deterioration when exposed to aggressive environments, delayed reactions and early age cracking caused by shrinkage. The proposed research will investigate ways of using the new binder system to overcome these weaknesses and to reduce carbon dioxide emission. The expected outcome will be a proven technology for manufacturing new building materials that are environmentally more sustainable and with enhanced properties.

Funding Amount $180,000

Funding Scheme Linkage Projects

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