chemistry
Breakthrough at Imperial College London
Geopolymers using glass produced from DC plasma treatment of air pollution control (APC) residues As part of a major Technology Strategy Board (UK) funded project Imperial College London, in collaboration with Tetronics Ltd, has completed research on the production of geopolymers from DC plasma treated air pollution control (APC) residues. APC residues are a hazardous [...]
After the Pyramids ?
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Not Only Cement: new high-tech patents for geopolymer
Although most research is carried out by academic institutions on geopolymer cements, geopolymeric synthesis is implemented by the international industry in more sophisticated and advanced applications, i.e. automotive, aeronautic, oilfield, etc.. Below is a list of latest published patents filed by AIRBUS, CORNING, SCHLUMBERGER, COMMISSARIAT ENERGIE ATOMIQUE CEA: – Airbus: Aircraft Conduct in geopolymer composites [...]
Video Tutorial: Geopolymer for Newcomers
Professor Joseph DAVIDOVITS presents his first course for beginners in geopolymer chemistry and applications. Buy your copy of the Video Tutorial at The Geopolymer Shop With your order, you will receive two items: the book Geopolymer Chemistry and Applications and the disk containing 6 hours of video presentations as shown in the picture. Watch this [...]
Topics for innovation and further researches
14 topics for future innovations and research projects are listed in the Category Science, at Innovation and Future Researches. There is a great need for innovation and therefore further research must be carried out. We have listed the topics that deserve further involvement in the field of chemistry, physical-chemistry, materials science, and others. These needs [...]
Book: Geopolymer Chemistry and Applications, 3rd ed.
By Joseph DAVIDOVITS A Practical and Scientific Approach to Sustainable Development 3rd Edition Buy your copy of the book at The Geopolymer Shop What can be done about the major concerns of our Global Economy on energy, global warming, sustainable development, user-friendly processes, and green chemistry? Here is an important contribution to the mastering of [...]
Geopolymer Training courses start April 01, 2008
The Geopolymer Institute is introducing a series of training courses on Geopolymer Chemistry, Geopolymer Science and related Applications. The 2-day and 3-day courses will be held at the Geopolymer Institute, Saint-Quentin, France (one and half hours drive North of Paris), with low-rates Hotels in the vicinity. The first series of courses start on April 01. [...]
First Book on Geopolymers!
Professor Joseph Davidovits is proud to announce the release of his book entitled: GEOPOLYMER CHEMISTRY AND APPLICATIONS with ca. 590 pages and 26 Chapters. The photo shows the first printing for proof-reading. We expect to get the first exemplars printed for the end of February 2008. The first edition of the book will be sold [...]
Book: geopolymers, green chemistry and sustainable development solutions
Geopolymers, Green Chemistry and Sustainable Development Solutions. Proceedings of the Geopolymer 2005 World Congress The book contains the proceedings of the World Congress Geopolymer 2005, held in France and in Australia, on geopolymer science, technology and applications. More than 180 people attended the congress, 85 international research institutions and companies presented a total of 75 [...]
Paper on geopolymer-kalsilite-leucite transformation
The geopolymer group at ANSTO (Dr. Dan S. Perera), Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation, has released a paper on the geopolymer-kalsilite-leucite heat transformation. It is available for free download Abstract A geopolymer was prepared by dissolving metakaolinite in a solution of K2SiO3 and KOH and curing at 80°C for 24 h. It was progressively [...]
New to geopolymers? Want to learn more about this chemistry? Here is the only to place to buy at a special price a bundle comprising the book "Geopolymer Chemistry & Applications" 3rd ed. together with the video "Geopolymer for newcomers".