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Report on Geopolymer Camp 2011: State of the Geopolymer 2011 + 19 papers
The Geopolymer Camp 2011, was held on July 5th and 6th 2011 at the IUT, University of Picardie, in Saint-Quentin, France. You will find in the report: two Keynote conferences, the list of 19 small communications and some photos taken during this event. A MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) between University of Malaysia at Perlis UniMAP [...]
Who is selling geopolymers ?
Companies manufacturing and selling geopolymer products are listed at Selling Geopolymers. The list is growing and becoming longer and longer.
Report on GP-Camp 2010 and State of the Geopolymer 2010
The GeopolymerCamp 2010, was held on July 7th and 8th at the IUT, University of Picardie, in Saint-Quentin, France. You will find in the report: three Keynote conferences, the list of 9 small communications and photos taken during this event. Go to GP-Camp 2010 At the GP-Camp, Prof. Joseph Davidovits presented his keynote on the [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
New paper from the geopolymer group at ANSTO, Australia
Paper by Dan S Perera and Rachael L Trautman from the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO)
Introduction: developments and applications in geopolymer
Materials for the Third Millennium Think Geopolymer and Geosynthesis! The last few years have seen spectacular technological progress in the development of geosynthesis and geopolymeric applications. New state-of-the-art materials designed with the help of geopolymerisation reactions are opening up new applications and procedures, and transforming ideas that have been taken for granted in inorganic and [...]
Ceramics for mold, tooling, high-tech
Mold, high-tech tooling for Carbon composites Aluminum superplastic Titanium Pechiney developed Geopolymer refractory materials for safe casting of corrosive aluminum/lithium (Al/Li) alloys in liquid state. Source: Pechiney patent Since 1986, the French aeronautic company Dassault Aviation is using geopolymer mold and tooling in the development of the Rafale fighter plane. source: Dassault Aviation public research [...]
Fire proof, heat resistant composites
Since 1985, French and English nuclear power stations equipped theirs plants with air filters produced by Sofiltra-Camfil, a French company, in which joints and dust free sealants are made of geopolymer, providing a safety cover up to 500°C. Source: Sofiltra-Camfil patent Geopolymer insure thermal protection of industrial buildings and facilities up to 1200°C. Hüls AG [...]
GEOPOLY-THERM: fireproof composite panels
Geopolymer Composite Applications, Fireproof panels, Fireproof Decoration The patented GEOPOLY-THERM technology is based on the use of geopolymer binders. The effects of fires aboard vessels have been demonstrated as a result of collision between ships and ferries during peace time, and by experiences of the British Navy in the Falkland Islands and the American Navy [...]
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