18th Geopolymer Camp: 2026, July 08 to 10th, with TUTORIAL (short courses for Newcomers)

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The Geopolymer Institute organizes a “GeopolymerCamp”, every year, at Saint-Quentin, north of Paris, France.

The first Geopolymer Camp (GPCamp 2009) was held on July 1-3, 2009. See the reports and watch videos of keynotes conferences and photos of the last Geopolymer Camps here:

Why?

To get geopolymer fans together, learn from each other, figure out the future of geopolymer applications and chemistry, and have a good time. You’ll have 2 days for learning, presenting, sharing, chatting, at super saver-cost of 75 € (excluding fees for TUTORIAL). We have decided to break down the infernal spiral of costs that is undermining the exchanges between the scientific communities. Conferences with registration fees of 800-1000 dollars (600-700 euros) are non-sense. Apparently this is what some scientists are ready to pay because of the infamous publish or perish request from their administration. We want to change this trend into learn OR perish. It is now so easy to make a publication in a regular journal, because there are so many, that it becomes no longer accurate to spend these enormous fees just to see his conference presentation on a webpage (Proceedings), not on paper.

Let start a new era, return to what it was, 50 years ago, when conferences and gatherings were affordable. COME TO THE GEOPOLYMER CAMP!

GeopolymerCamp: What’s this all about?

GeopolymerCamp is an ad-hoc gathering born from the desire to share and learn in an open environment. It is an intense event with discussions and interactions from participants.

The Geopolymer Camp is very special in terms of presentation, participants, costs and fees. It is not a conference, nor is it a congress based on extravagantly high registration fees and luxury accommodation costs. It is a casual, informal meeting between anyone who has something to share, to communicate, and anyone who has a desire to learn, to interact and to meet people. Everyone is welcome and invited to attend.

Who shall attend?

Students, scientists, researchers, engineers from public and private organizations, curious or long-term experienced people in their fields of expertise, professionals involved in a wide range of development, including managers, finance specialists, R&D, marketing, business decision makers, technology and products development specialists, etc. Upon request, we will also deliver a certificate of attendance if your organization asks for it.

When you come, be prepared to share with geopolymer “campers”.
When you leave, be prepared to share it with the world.

Main purposes of GeopolymerCamp:

The GeopolymerCamp is at the opposite of a classical scientific conference: diversity of backgrounds, variety of topics, easy exchanges and connections, yet with up-to-date high quality, high-tech knowledge.

• Meet with people from all over the world and build a network: 50% are from the industry at large, 35% are academic, 15% are independent,
• Show your work and your results, whether there are scientific, technical or pragmatical,
• Share your experiences with a special focus on practical use and real world applications,
• Present a problem that a geopolymer application may solve,
• Ask for help from the experienced people,
• Introduce your company, products or commercial applications, looking for new customers and partners,
• Submit your proud achievements if you are a gifted handyman !

Because the attendance embraces a large range of backgrounds (technical, scientific and experienced people), be prepared to get unexpected feedbacks.

The rules at GeopolymerCamp:

While loosely structured, there are rules at GeopolymerCamp. All attendees are encouraged to present or facilitate a short lecture or a panel (a panel is a small session of a few lectures on the same topic). Everyone is also asked to share information and experiences gathered at the GeopolymerCamp, either live or after the event, via public web channels including (but not limited to) blogging, photo sharing, social bookmarking, forum, wiki, and chat. You can record videos, take photos, write a lecture transcript and put it on the web. This open encouragement to share everything about the event is in deliberate contrast to the “off the record by default” and “no recordings” rules at many private invite-only participant driven conferences.

Be ready to participate – come with an idea for a session you can lead. You do not have to be an expert at your topic. You can also contribute to the discussion during a session. This is a great way to participate, since it spreads knowledge from everyone, instead of just coming downwards from the leaders.

Agenda or framework?

There is one pre-established agenda or program scheduled for discussion, and there is a framework. The framework consists of short lectures (max. 20 minutes) and panels proposed and scheduled each day by attendees, mostly on-site. Language is English.

Videos at GPCamp 2025

Go to GPCamp 2025 to watch the 2025 Programme, Keynotes conferences and photos of the last GeopolymerCamp.

THE PROGRAMME in 2026 Programme in progress

Tutorial Workshop for Newcomers

The TUTORIAL WORKSHOP FOR NEWCOMERS should serve as a focal point for scientists, engineers, academicians, graduate and undergraduate students, fellows, professionals and associates who want to start R&D projects on geopolymer science and technologies. The TUTORIAL will be led by the founder of geopolymer science, Prof. Joseph Davidovits, assisted by experienced technicians. It is aimed at providing a dedicated introduction to geopolymer technology and is illustrated with appropriate laboratory demonstrations. Participants will learn how to make 3 standard recipes for ceramic like application and for cement like use. You will be given the exact step by step recipes, the list of raw materials and chemical ingredients with the name of their suppliers. You are allowed to take photos and videos for you personal usage.
Fees: € 390 EUROS per participant.
Upon request, we will also deliver a certificate of attendance if your organization asks for it.

The GeopolymerCamp spans 3 days.

SPECIAL TOPICS OF INTEREST:
– Tutorial Workshop (short courses) for Newcomers, on Monday;
– Focused Sessions:
1- Management of Radioactive wastes and Chemical wastes
2- Nano-molecular geopolymer chemistry
3- Geopolymer and Archaeology

Wednesday, July 8: TUTORIAL/WORKSHOP

08:15-09:00: Registration to TUTORIAL
09:00-14:00: Workshop and tutorial with laboratory demonstrations (Groups A + B) involving 3 standard recipes.
12:00-13:00: Free Sandwich Lunch Group B
13:00-14:00: Free Sandwich Lunch Group A
14:00-16:00: Short Courses and Q&A
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14:00-16:00 Registration to GEOPOLYMER CAMP

Thursday, July 9: GEOPOLYMER CAMP
(preliminary schedule; Programme in progress)

08:30: Registration

09:00-09:15: Welcome and messages.
09:15-10:00: Keynote by Joseph Davidovits: State of the Geopolymer R&D, 2026 with special emphasis on recent developments.

10:00-12:05 First session: geopolymer molecular chemistry; raw materials, scientific investigations.
– Joerg Lind, Wöllner GmbH, Germany: Geosil – ready to use alkali silicates for Geopolymers.
– Carine Lefèvre, Xatico, Luxembourg: Metakaolins and mineral fillers in geopolymers.
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11:00-11:30: Coffee break
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12:05 Second Session: 3D Printing

Keynote

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13:00 Free Sandwich Lunch

14:15-17:15: Third Session (part 1): industrial applications, building applications, eco-construction, LTGS, bricks, cements, concretes, CO2 mitigation, Global Warming.
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16:10-16:40 Coffee break

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Friday, July 10 : GEOPOLYMER CAMP

9:10-10:15: Focused Session : Geopolymer and Archaeology

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10:15-10:45 Coffee break

10:45 Third Session (part 2): Geopolymer Concrete

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13:05 – 15:30 Free Sandwich Lunch – Networking – Open discussions

– Groups – Discussions
– Materials Sciences + Products ; – Materials Technology & Engineering (+ civil engineering)
– Cements – Concretes (+ raw materials, adjuvants); – Sustainable / Eco Construction.

Promote:

If you would like to show your support for GeopolymerCamp and/or announce to everyone that you’re attending, consider adding the following images and link to your own blog, website, social bookmark, wiki, forum, chat, …

www.geopolymer.org

Sponsors:

Xatico: Performance Minerals for Geopolymer Solutions

XATICO sells, distributes and advises on mineral materials, offering a wide range of carefully selected products from the world’s best production sites. Its large customer base in Europe covers many industries, including geopolymers. XATICO’s team of experts provides technical and formulation support, customised distribution, consignment stock and delivery services throughout Europe.

Geosil^®: Silicate binders and hardeners for geopolymeric systems

The Geosil^® product line are the first aqueous silicate solutions specifically designed for geopolymerization. In addition, Woellner supplies a wide range of additives to help you achieve your desired properties.

temcon: Advance raw materials to formulate geopolymers

temcon supplies cutting-edge raw materials to formulate geopolymers with superior performance. Our advanced solutions are specifically tailored for creating technical ceramics, cement and innovative binders. Optimize the thermomechanical strength of your geopolymer matrices using our premium metakaolins, selected fly-ashes, slags, microsilica and specialized additives to push the boundaries of your high-tech industrial applications.

Coffee, drinks, sandwiches, and parties for close to 100 people costs real money, and so we are more than happy to accept donations in-kind or financial gifts to help pull this off. If you would like to help out, please contact us.

In return for helping out, expect to see your company’s logo in this page, and also expect to hear profuse praise coming from the podium during announcements and much cajoling to patronize your company as one who made GeopolymerCamp a reality.

Groovy companies support GeopolymerCamp, helping us to have food, coffee, sandwiches, renting conference rooms – the essentials in life. Please visit their sites, check out their products, and give them your money.

Visa

We will be pleased to send you a formal invitation to get a visa. However, because we do not want to have any problems with the immigration authorities, you will have to book your hotel and show proof of reservation (they need to know where you will stay the first nights), and if we don’t know you or your organization, you will have to introduce yourself and give some references. We are sorry about this constricting procedure. If you have any question, do not hesitate to ask.

Where?

Campus Universitaire de Saint-Quentin (former IUT de l’Aisne), University of Picardie, 48 rue d’Ostende, 02100 Saint-Quentin, France.

Arriving by air, train or car: how to come to Saint-Quentin?

List of selected hotels, services and restaurants to help preparing your stay in Saint-Quentin. Everything you need to know is written there to enjoy your journey.

Does all that sound like fun? We sure hope it will be. Register soon before all the seats are gone (see below). We can only welcome a maximum of 115 participants.

Registration form: IS OPEN

 – Workshop IS OPEN

FEES PAYMENT:

TUTORIAL WORKSHOP FOR NEWCOMERS (115 seats left) :   

• € 390 EURO, Payment in advance (by credit card or bank transfer, write us for other mean of payment)

GEOPOLYMERCAMP  : (55 seats left) :

• € 75 EURO, Payment in advance (by credit card or bank transfer, write us for other mean of payment)

Please note: no registration will be definitive until we receive the full payment within one week. It means that, WE WILL REFUSE YOUR ADMISSION IF ALL SEATS ARE BOOKED AND SOLD OUT, we will not expect your coming, you will not get your name tag, your free lunch and other gratuities during the GeopolymerCamp. This is why it is mandatory to pay your registration before coming to France. However, there is no reimbursement for any fees (one exception only: if you get no visa, you may receive a refund).

How to pay:

– Credit Card: immediate payment, registration is immediately secured and valid.
– Bank transfer: you must place your order and proceed to immediate payment. Registration will be cancelled if no payment is received within one week.

REGISTER HERE TO THE GEOPOLYMERCAMP   REGISTER HERE TO THE WORKSHOP

Notice. The Workshop fees DO NOT include the GeopolymerCamp registration. You have to register both, if you want to attend both sessions.

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We’ll use this information to:

• Reserve your place at GeopolymerCamp
• Provide you with a personalized name tag

We’ll use this information to keep you informed less than ten times per year about news or other plans provided by the Geopolymer Institute, and to gather demographic data yielding visitors statistics. Any information gathered using this form will not be given, sold or traded to anyone outside of the Geopolymer Institute for any reason.
We consider all messages received as confidential because they may contain information that is privileged and exempt from disclosure. We will not transmit to third parties your e-mail address. According to the French law (art. 34 of the law “Informatique et Libertés” ( Computer and Liberty ) 6-jan-1978), you have the right to access, edit, modify and delete all data concerning you. To apply this right, please write us. Read about our privacy statement to know more.

Special Thanks to our Sponsors:

Xatico: Performance Minerals for Geopolymer Solutions

XATICO sells, distributes and advises on mineral materials, offering a wide range of carefully selected products from the world’s best production sites. Its large customer base in Europe covers many industries, including geopolymers. XATICO’s team of experts provides technical and formulation support, customised distribution, consignment stock and delivery services throughout Europe.

Geosil^®: Silicate binders and hardeners for geopolymeric systems

The Geosil^® product line are the first aqueous silicate solutions specifically designed for geopolymerization. In addition, Woellner supplies a wide range of additives to help you achieve your desired properties.

Keynote Conference in video

State of the Geopolymer R&D 2025
Keynote by Joseph Davidovits.

38 min, 158 MB. Click on the CC icon to ACTIVATE SUBTITLES. Watch it fullscreen.

At the 17th Geopolymer Camp, Professor Joseph Davidovits delivers a special keynote to celebrate his 90th birthday. Instead of the usual technical R&D update, he shares the fascinating and personal story of how a tragic fire in the 1970s led him to invent Geopolymer science. He recounts his journey, the unexpected connections to archaeology, and the challenges he faced in establishing this revolutionary field. A must-watch for anyone interested in innovation and perseverance.

Chapters
00:00 – Introduction
01:16 – Part 1: How I Invented Geopolymer Science
01:23 – Early Life and Ambition
04:25 – University and PhD in Organic Polymers
08:50 – The Spark: A Tragic Fire in 1970
10:39 – Creating the First Research Company, CORDI S.A.
11:42 – First Scientific Papers and Introducing the Term “Geopolymer”
14:14 – Founding the Geopolymer Institute (1979)
17:20 – Developing Applications for Geopolymers
19:43 – Part 2: Geopolymer Science and Archaeology
19:52 – Debunking the Myth About the Pyramids
22:37 – A Key Question: Could Ancient Monuments Be Artificial Stone?
25:00 – Presenting the Pyramid Theory to Egyptologists
28:46 – Financial Troubles and a Surprising Media Breakthrough
32:07 – How Omni Magazine Led to a Partnership with Lone Star Industries
33:40 – The Pyrament® Cement Story and Financial Recovery
34:56 – Academic Career and Awards
36:26 – The First Geopolymer Camp (2008)
36:40 – Conclusion
36:53 – Happy Birthday Professor!

Geopolymer 3D Printing: When Rheology Meets Robotics
Keynote by Dr. Abrar Gasmi

45 min, 185 MB. Click on the CC icon to ACTIVATE SUBTITLES. Watch it fullscreen.

Summary: From a practical engineering perspective, you will learn which printing head and admixture work best, how computer simulation can accelerate development, which materials are best for printing a geopolymer slurry, and which selection criteria are most important. Finally, an LCA study will support the challenge of climate change. Dr. Abrar Gasmi thesis will be available for free download in the next months.

Join Dr. Abrar Gasmi as she details her PhD research on the multiscale optimization of 3D printed geopolymer ceramic, a key collaboration with Pyromeral Systems and the Geopolymer Institute. The goal: replace energy-intensive, waste-generating refractory molds—used for high-performance aerospace and motorsport components—with an eco-friendly, precise, 3D-printed alternative.

The journey focused on overcoming major challenges, including finding a printable formula and preventing layer collapse. Dr. Gasmi selected M88 metakaolin from temCon, feldpsar and Wollastonite from Xatico, with potassium silicate from Woellner, and optimized the rheology using additives like xanthan gum, also from Woellner, ensuring the paste exhibited the necessary high recovery rate for self-supporting structures. (All these geopolymer materials are distributed by Xatico in Europe).

A significant contribution is the use of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), a novel application for geopolymers, to model material flow inside a custom-built 3D printer and fine-tune parameters for reliable extrusion. The optimized process successfully printed complex prototypes that, after thermal curing, reached 34 MPa in flexural strength, and 36 GPa in hardness, surpassing the cast material.

Furthermore, a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) confirmed the geopolymer 3D printing is consistently more energy-efficient and sustainable than traditional methods, marking a significant step toward greener advanced industrial applications.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Sustainability Challenge
02:28 The High Temperature Insert Mold Problem
04:31 Why Geopolymers and 3D Printing
06:33 Methodological Framework
10:55 Rheology: The Key to Printability
13:52 Numerical Optimization with CFD
15:54 Process Optimization
22:27 Developing the Custom 3D Printer
27:18 High-Temperature Formula and Optimization
33:39 Printing the Industrial Prototype (Challenges & Fidelity)
38:08 Sustainability Assessment (Life Cycle Analysis)
40:09 Conclusion and Future Research

ACCESS TO THE PRESENTATIONS

Download and read the presentations given in front of the Geopolymer Camp attendance. Click here to access to the files.

PROGRAMME

The GeopolymerCamp 2025 spanned 3 days:

SPECIAL TOPICS OF INTEREST:
– Tutorial Workshop (short courses) for Newcomers, on Monday;
– Focused Sessions:
1- Celebrating Joseph Davidovits 90th Birthday !!!
2- Computer Simulations of Geopolymer Paste and Practical Application in 3D Printing
3- Nano-Molecular Geopolymer Chemistry, advancing new materials yet to be discovered

MONDAY, July 7: TUTORIAL/WORKSHOP

08:15-09:00: Registration to TUTORIAL
09:00-14:00: Workshop and tutorial with laboratory demonstrations (Groups A + B) involving 3 standard recipes.
12:00-13:00: Free Sandwich Lunch Group B
13:00-14:00: Free Sandwich Lunch Group A
14:00-16:00: Short Courses and Q&A
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14:00-16:00 Registration to GEOPOLYMER CAMP

TUESDAY, July 8: GEOPOLYMER CAMP

08:30: Registration

09:00-09:15: Welcome and messages.
09:15-10:00: Keynote by Joseph Davidovits: State of the Geopolymer R&D, 2025 with special emphasis on recent developments.

10:00-12:05 First session: geopolymer molecular chemistry; raw materials, scientific investigations.
– Joerg Lind, Wöllner GmbH, Germany: Geosil – ready to use alkali silicates for Geopolymers.
– Carine Lefèvre, Xatico, Luxembourg: Metakaolins and mineral fillers in geopolymers.
– Richard Wyn Huws, Penygroes, Gwynedd, UK: Introducing the huge potential of slate powder as a geopolymer raw material.

11:00-11:30: Coffee break
– Joseph Davidovits: Nano-Molecular Geopolymer Chemistry, advancing new materials yet to be discovered

12:05 Second Session: 3D Printing

Keynote by PhD Abrar Gasmi, Picardie Jules Verne University, Saint-Quentin, France: Computer Simulations of Geopolymer Paste and Practical Application in 3D Printing.

– Siim Koor, Intelligent Materials and Systems Lab, University of Tartu, Estonia: Adaptation of Commercial 3D Clay Printers for Tabletop Fabrication of Geopolymer-Binder-Based Concrete Structures.

13:00 Free Sandwich Lunch

14:15-17:15: Third Session (part 1): industrial applications, building applications, eco-construction, LTGS, bricks, cements, concretes, CO2 mitigation, Global Warming.
– Cui Yuansheng, China Bulk Cement Association of Promotion & Development (CBCA): Progress of Geopolymer Industrialization in China.
– Erik Amesz, Adviesbureau NET, Cuijk, Netherlands: Biochar in Geopolymer concrete.
– BoSheng Liu, Feng Chia University, School of Architecture, Taichung, Taiwan: Utilizing Manufacturing Paper Sludge as Metakaolin with Engineered Biochar for Geopolymer Binder Systems.
– Mouhamadou Amar, CERI Matériaux et Procédés, IMT Nord Europe, Douai, France: Geopolymer application for concrete and brick technology.
– Alex Reggiani, GeoMITS, Italy: Geopolymer Draining Systems: Performance Flooring for Pools and Wet Zones.

16:10-16:40 Coffee break

– Chenmeng Zhang, University of Surrey, Guildford, UK: Geopolymer in self-sensing application.
– Jean-Baptiste Labrune and Marcelo Coelho, M.I.T. Cambridge, USA: Geolectric, Sustainable, Low-Carbon Ceramics for Embedded Electronics and Interaction Design.

WEDNESDAY, July 9 : GEOPOLYMER CAMP

9:10-10:15: Focused Session : Geopolymer and Archaeology

– Joseph and Ralph Davidovits: Presentation of the 4-year R&D project CUSCO-GP (Comprehensive Understanding of Stone Construction Origin – Geopolymer Project); it includes the 2-year scientific research project AGILE (Ancient Geopolymer Investigation and Lithic Experimentation) on the application of geopolymer chemistry and dating in archaeology.
CUSCO-GP is a joint research project between the Geopolymer Institute Laboratory (GIL), Saint-Quentin, France and the State University of Arizona, Tempe, USA, Prof. Don Seo. This R&D project is supported by the Athanatos Foundation (Brian Muraresku), Delaware (USA) and the American philanthropist Eugene Jhong.
– Marco Scalet, Calchèra San Giorgio, Valsugana (Trento), Italy: Geopolymers for Restauration of Ancient and Contemporary Arts.

10:15-10:45 Coffee break

10:45 Third Session (part 2): Geopolymer Concrete

– Ramon Skane, Reformix Materials Group, Perth, Western Australia: our experience with industrial by-products in the industry scale-up of Geopolymer concrete works.
– Venicius Sampaio, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Pampulha, Brasil: Scaling up geopolymer technology using different types of mining wastes.
– Abdelrahman Al Kuhaymi, Siefco, Riyadh, Saudi-Arabia: geopolymer paver block manufacturing facilities in Dammam, in combination with natural Saudi pozzolan.
– Frederic Thole, Kortmann Beton, Schüttorf, Germany: Industrial production of geopolymer concrete for use in electrical infrastructure.
– Jasper Vitse, Katlyn Caerels and Jiabin Li, KU Leuven – Bruges, Belgium: CDW-based geopolymer mortar with different binder-to-sand ratios.
– Miguel Otero et.al., AIMEN Technology Center, Spain: Optimizing CDW-Based Geopolymer Mortars for Additive Manufacturing.

13:05 – 15:30 Free Sandwich Lunch – Networking – Open discussions

– Groups – Discussions
– Materials Sciences + Products ; – Materials Technology & Engineering (+ civil engineering)
– Cements – Concretes (+ raw materials, adjuvants); – Sustainable / Eco Construction.

Photo Gallery

Special Thanks to our Sponsors:

Xatico: Performance Minerals for Geopolymer Solutions

XATICO sells, distributes and advises on mineral materials, offering a wide range of carefully selected products from the world’s best production sites. Its large customer base in Europe covers many industries, including geopolymers. XATICO’s team of experts provides technical and formulation support, customised distribution, consignment stock and delivery services throughout Europe.

Geosil^®: Silicate binders and hardeners for geopolymeric systems

The Geosil^® product line are the first aqueous silicate solutions specifically designed for geopolymerization. In addition, Woellner supplies a wide range of additives to help you achieve your desired properties.

Keynote Conference in video

State of the Geopolymer R&D 2024
Keynote by Joseph Davidovits.

28 min, 73 MB. Click on the CC icon to ACTIVATE SUBTITLES. Watch it fullscreen.

In his annual keynote, “State of the Geopolymer R&D 2024,” Professor Davidovits discusses the evolution of geopolymer research, emphasizing recent developments in polysialate-based and alumoxy-based geopolymerization. He explains the detailed chemical mechanisms and structural formations from primary to quaternary levels and highlights innovative applications of high-strength 3D-printed geopolymer ceramics. This presentation, rooted in research dating back to 1976, offers a thorough overview of the current state and future direction of geopolymer technology. Whether you are an experienced scientist or new to the field, this keynote provides valuable insights into the unique thermal stability and potential extraterrestrial applications of geopolymers.

1. Geopolymer Science (00:00)
   • From primary to quaternary structures (2:45)
   • Alumoxy-based Geopolymerization (21:20)

Geopolymer Solutions for Lunar / Martian Habitats and Space Works
Keynote by Joseph Davidovits.

21 min, 55 MB. Click on the CC icon to ACTIVATE SUBTITLES. Watch it fullscreen.

Explore the future of space construction with Professor Joseph Davidovits in his keynote presentation, “Geopolymer Solutions for Lunar / Martian Habitats and Space Works.” Recorded at the 16th Geopolymer Camp, this comprehensive talk delves into how geopolymer technology can revolutionize human settlement on the Moon and Mars. Professor Davidovits discusses the advantages of geopolymers, including their resource efficiency, resistance to radiation, thermal stability, and durability in the harsh conditions of space. He highlights recent reports from NASA and addresses the differences between true geopolymers and alkali-activated materials. The presentation also covers cutting-edge research on 3D-printed high-strength geopolymer ceramics, and the potential for utilizing lunar regolith and solar wind-derived water for construction purposes. Whether you’re a scientist, engineer, or space enthusiast, this video offers valuable insights into the innovative applications of geopolymers for extraterrestrial habitats and space missions.

1. Introduction (00:00)
   • Why geopolymers are excellent candidates for lunar habitats? (2:10)
   • Stability of geopolymers in a high vacuum (6:10)
   • What are the limitations and technical challenges? (11:07)
   • Solar-wind derived water on Moon (16:55)

ACCESS TO THE PRESENTATIONS

Download and read the presentations given in front of the Geopolymer Camp attendance. Click here to access to the files.

PROGRAMME

The GeopolymerCamp 2024 spanned 3 days:

SPECIAL TOPICS OF INTEREST:
– Tutorial Workshop (short courses) for Newcomers, on Monday;
– Focused Sessions:
1- 3D printing: Geopolymer inks and Additive manufacturing.
2- Geopolymer solutions for Lunar / Martian habitats.
3- Archaeo-chemistry vs Geopolymer-chemistry.

MONDAY, July 8: TUTORIAL/WORKSHOP

08:15-09:00: Registration to TUTORIAL
09:00-14:00: Workshop and tutorial with laboratory demonstrations (Groups A + B) involving 3 standard recipes.
12:00-13:00: Free Sandwich Lunch Group B
13:00-14:00: Free Sandwich Lunch Group A
14:00-16:00: Short Courses and Q&A
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14:00-16:00 Registration to GEOPOLYMER CAMP

TUESDAY, July 9: GEOPOLYMER CAMP
(preliminary schedule; Programme in progress)

08:30: Registration

09:00-09:15: Welcome and messages.
09:15-09:45: Keynote by Joseph Davidovits: State of the Geopolymer R&D, 2024 with special emphasis on recent developments.

09:45-11:00 First session: geopolymer molecular chemistry; raw materials, scientific investigations.
– Joerg Lind, Wöllner GmbH, Germany: Geosil – ready to use alkali silicates for Geopolymers.
– Carine Lefèvre, Xatico, Luxembourg: Metakaolins and mineral fillers in geopolymers.
– Ralph Davidovits, Geopolymer Institute, Saint-Quentin, France: Tempozz  metakaolins: the best metakaolins ever tested for geopolymer.
– Ralph Davidovits, Geopolymer Institute, Natural prompt cement from Vicat, substitue for GGBS slag ?
– Sima Kamali, Oulu University, Finland: NaOH Replacement by High Salinity Water to Prepare Geopolymers.

11:00-11:30: Coffee break

11:30 Second Session: Geopolymers for Additive Manufacturing / Geopolymer Inks/ 3D printing:
– Abrar Gamsi, Picardie Jules Verne University, Saint-Quentin: Update of the ongoing research project on 3D printing with Geopolymer Inks.
– Szymon Gądek, Nina Polivoda and Barbara Kozub, Politechnika Krakowska, Krakow, Poland: Geopolymer materials in 3D printing techniques.
– Miguel Otero and L.Freire, AIMEN Technology Centre, Porriño, Spain: GeoS2·3D Project; Sustainable Geopolymer Development for Additive Manufacturing Using Construction and Demolition Waste.
– Timur Mukhametkaliyev, scientist, Kazakhstan: Geopolymer development for 3D printing in Kazakhstan.

13:00 Free Sandwich Lunch

14:00-17:15: Third Session (part 1): industrial applications, building applications, eco-construction, LTGS, bricks, cements, concretes, CO2 mitigation, Global Warming.
– Alex Reggiani, GeoMITS, Prignano Sulla Secchia, Italy: Engineered stone – Sustainable and industrial case of using geopolymer technology to completely replace polyester resin and Portland cement to obtain new marble composite, totally mineral, VOC and pollution free,
– Vincent Claude, Buildwise, Belgium: Support of companies designing innovating geopolymer materials dedicated to construction with a technical, standard and field-related approach.
– Roohollah Kalatehjari, Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand: Investigating the Potentials of New Zealand Volcanic Ash in Geopolymer Production for sustainable construction practices.
– Tarek Maassarani, Geopolymer International, LLC, USA, New Geopolymer Applications in the US.
– Gita Sakale, Primekss Group, Riga, Latvia: Prīmx road to net zero concrete slab.
– Aida Pedram, PadraBrick, Vancouver, Canada: Making bricks using coal refuse in Canada.

16:00-16:30 Coffee break

– Jan de Koning, BPN Innovatie laboratorium, Netherlands: Geopolymer Concrete with 100kg CO2/m3 emission.
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16:50-17:15: Focused Session : Archaeo-chemistry vs Geopolymer Chemistry

WEDNESDAY, July 10 : GEOPOLYMER CAMP

9:10-10:30: Focused Session : Geopolymer solutions for Lunar / Martian habitats and space work.

9:10-9:40: Keynote by Joseph Davidovits, Geopolymer Institute, Saint-Quentin, France: The advantages and properties of geopolymers for Lunar and Space materials: a discussion with AI (artificial intelligence Claude-Instant and GPT).
– Samuel Lucas, Stembert, Belgium and Orion Lawlor, University of Alaska Fairbanks, USA: Heat-weldable and vitrifiable lunar geopolymer concrete based on lunar regolith simulant LHS-1.

10:30-11:00: Coffee break

11:00 Third Session (part 2): industrial applications, building applications, eco-construction, LTGS, bricks, cements, concretes, CO2 mitigation, Global Warming
– Alberto Carollo, Ecobeton, Italy: Geoteria: Examples of industrial applications of geopolymer products.
 – Mikk Luht, Eestimaaehitus – Competence Center for Ecological Building, Estonia: Combining geopolymer technologies with natural building techniques.
– Jon Ender, Kodatek, Estonia: Onsite-produced ultralight foamed geopolymer for making houses energy efficient using industry byproducts.
– Jasper Vitse, KU Leuven, Bruges, Belgium: Workability and mechanical properties of CDW-GGBS based geopolymer composites.
– Guido Volmer, Metten Concrete Solutions GmbH, Overath, Germany: EcoTerra ZERO – cement free paving blocks for the concrete industry.
– Rodney La Tourelle, Berling, Germany: Betonwaves; a creative approach to geopolymer cement and recycled concrete.
– Ambilly PS, RWTH Aachen University, Germany: Fresh Properties of 3D Printable Geopolymer Concrete.

13:15 – 15:30 Free Sandwich Lunch – Networking – Open discussions

– Groups – Discussions
– Materials Sciences + Products ; – Materials Technology & Engineering (+ civil engineering)
– Cements – Concretes (+ raw materials, adjuvants); – Sustainable / Eco Construction.

Special Thanks to our Sponsors:

Xatico: Performance Minerals for Geopolymer Solutions

XATICO sells, distributes and advises on mineral materials, offering a wide range of carefully selected products from the world’s best production sites. Its large customer base in Europe covers many industries, including geopolymers. XATICO’s team of experts provides technical and formulation support, customised distribution, consignment stock and delivery services throughout Europe.

Geosil^®: Silicate binders and hardeners for geopolymeric systems

The Geosil^® product line are the first aqueous silicate solutions specifically designed for geopolymerization. In addition, Woellner supplies a wide range of additives to help you achieve your desired properties.

Geopolymer products manufacturer for the USA and North America
Website: gpi.earth

Geopolymer International is your geopolymer expert for the USA and North America. Engaged in production of a wide range of sustainable materials for manufacturing and construction based on geopolymer technology, as well as architectural concrete elements production and 3D printing.

Keynote Conference in video

State of the Geopolymer R&D 2023
Keynote by Joseph Davidovits.

31 min, 81 MB. Click on the icon on the right to watch it fullscreen.

In his keynote “State of the Geopolymer R&D 2023”, Professor Joseph Davidovits provides a comprehensive review of the advancements in geopolymer science and applications over the past year. He begins with discussing ongoing research into the fundamental geopolymerization process and new discoveries around acid-based geopolymerization. Moving into practical applications, Prof. Davidovits examines the development of super high strength metakaolins and how geopolymers can help mitigate global warming through their lower carbon footprint compared to Ordinary Portland Cement. Other timely topics covered include the role of geopolymers in sustainable water resources management and repairing critical infrastructure like roads and pavements damaged by floods. The keynote also talked about progress with 3D printing using geopolymer binders to create strong and stable ceramic-like materials. A highlight is providing details on the world’s first 3D printed house in geopolymer concrete. Lastly, Prof. Davidovits envisions future opportunities for geopolymers to enable more durable habitats for permanent settlements on the moon.

1. Geopolymer Science (00:00)
   • Acid-based Geopolymerization (4:52)
   • New Super High Strength Metakaolins (13:04)
2. Geopolymer and Global Warming (14:50)
   • Management of water resources (15:54)
   • Floodings and infrastructures (roads, pavements repair) (20:11)
3. Geopolymer for Additive Manufacturing 3D-Printing (22:01)
   • High-strength and Chemically Stable ceramic-like (24:04)
   • First house printed in Geopolymer Concrete (26:07)
   • Geopolymer Solutions for Lunar Habitats (28:45)

First house printed in Geopolymer Concrete in Las Vegas, USA
Keynote by William HOFF (Geopolymer International), Emmanuel ROY and Jon SCOTT (StrongPrint3D), Alex REGGIANI, Marina and Andrey DUDNIKOV (Renca).

23 min, 60 MB. Click on the CC icon to ACTIVATE SUBTITLES. Watch it fullscreen.

Two presentations are included in the video:

• (00:00) First Printed House in Geopolymer Cement, by William Hoff (Geopolymer International), Emmanuel Roy and Jon Scott (StrongPrint3D)
• Watch Jarett Gross (@automateconstruction) video: youtu.be/C-tnpkcXTuc
• (10:24) First Printed House – Fight Against the Nature, Alex Reggiani, Marina Dudnikova and Andrey Dudnikov (RENCA)

In April 2023, Geopolymer International, Renca and StrongPrint3D came together in Las Vegas, Nevada to pioneer the world’s first 3D-printed house made entirely from geopolymer cement. Despite the extreme heat and frequent winds in the Las Vegas desert, their teams worked tirelessly over several weeks, using large robotic printer equipment to layer the geopolymer cement to construct the house piece by piece directly on site. There were many challenges along the way, such as cement drying and setting quicker than expected in the hot weather. Adaptations had to be made like modifying cement mixtures. Heavy winds also disrupted prints on some days. However, through ongoing collaboration and adjustments to their process, the companies overcame these hurdles. Finally, they announced the successful completion of the fully 3D-printed house, proving the feasibility of building structures with this innovative method and opening doors to future sustainable housing applications using geopolymer materials.

Additive Manufacturing of Ceramic Type Geopolymer For Complex and Tiny Objects
Keynote by Abrar GASMI, Université Picardie Jules Verne, France, LTI – UR UPJV 3899.

26 min, 69 MB. Click on the CC icon to ACTIVATE SUBTITLES. Watch it fullscreen.

Conference presented by Abrar Gasmi, a PhD student at University Picardie Jules Verne in France, titled “Additive Manufacturing of Ceramic Type Geopolymer For Complex and Tiny Objects.” A. Gasmi discusses her research into 3D printing geopolymer materials, which are environmentally friendly ceramic-like composites. She outlines the challenges in robocasting or extrusion-based 3D printing of geopolymers. A. Gasmi explains how the rheological properties of geopolymer pastes must be characterized to determine their suitability for the 3D printing process. A variety of potential anomalies are explored, from flaws in the initial geopolymer formula to issues that can arise during and after the printing process. She shares insights on developing an optimized geopolymer formula for 3D printing through rheological testing and characterization. She highlights some of the promising results thus far in additively manufacturing complex, small-scale geopolymer prototypes.

ACCESS TO THE PRESENTATIONS

Download and read the presentations given in front of the Geopolymer Camp attendance. Click here to access to the files.

PROGRAMME

The GeopolymerCamp 2023 spanned 3 days:

SPECIAL TOPICS OF INTEREST:
– Tutorial Workshop (short courses) for Newcomers, on Monday;
– Focused Sessions dedicated to 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing / Geopolymer Inks:
1- Geopolymer Inks for additive manufacturing of ceramic type geopolymer items, in the cm range. Experiences gathered in the Saint-Quentin Geopolymer laboratory.
2- 3D printing of a House: experiences gathered in the USA by Geopolymer International LLC (Las Vegas).

MONDAY, July 10: TUTORIAL/WORKSHOP

08:15-09:00: Registration to TUTORIAL
09:00-14:00: Workshop and tutorial with laboratory demonstrations (Groups A + B) involving 3 standard recipes.
12:00-13:00: Free Sandwich Lunch Group B
13:00-14:00: Free Sandwich Lunch Group A
14:00-16:00: Short Courses and Q&A
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14:00-16:00 Registration to GEOPOLYMER CAMP

TUESDAY, July 11: GEOPOLYMER CAMP

08:30: Registration

09:00-09:15: Welcome and messages.
09:15-09:45: Keynote by Joseph Davidovits: State of the Geopolymer R&D, 2023 with special emphasis on recent developments.

09:45 First session:

Themes: geopolymer molecular chemistry; raw materials, scientific investigations.
– The need for a peer-reviewed, open access, online academic journal – the Journal of Geopolymer Chemistry and Materials, John Head, Geopolymer Industries, USA.
– Graphii Coat 30 GP, engineered graphite geopolymer coating, Alex Reggiani, GeoMITS, Prignano Sulla Secchia, Italy.
– Joerg Lind, Wöllner GmbH, Germany: Geosil – ready to use alkali silicates for Geopolymers.
– Carine Lefèvre, Xatico, Luxembourg: Metakaolins and mineral fillers in geopolymers.

11:00-11:30: Coffee break

11:30 Second Session:

Geopolymers for Additive Manufacturing / Geopolymer Inks/ 3D printing.
– Introducing a new metakaolin for the making of Geopolymer Inks adapted to additive /3D printing, Ralph Davidovits, Geopolymer Institute and Laboratoire des Technologies Innovantes, Université de Picardie Jules Verne, France.  
– Geopolymer Inks for additive manufacturing of ceramic type geopolymer items, in the cm range. Experiences gathered in the Saint-Quentin Geopolymer laboratory. Abrar Gasmi and Ralph Davidovits, Laboratoire des Technologies Innovantes, Université de Picardie Jules Verne, France.
– The relationship between maker, machine and material: Creative investigation of geopolymer extrusion 3D printing, Lennart Engels, 3D Print Workshop, School of Arts, Design and Architectur, Aalto University, Finland.

13:00 Free Sandwich Lunch

14:000 Focused Session : 3D printing of Geopolymer concrete

– Geopolymer composites and 3D printing technology to create modern solutions for Lunar and Martian habitats, Kozub Barbara, Gądek Szymon, Korniejenko Kinga, Cracow University of Technology, Cracow, Poland.

– The First 3D Printed Geopolymer House: Experiences Gathered in the USA, William Hoff,  Geopolymer International LLC, Las Vegas, USA, and Emmanuel Roy, Jon Scott, StrongPrint 3D Construction Inc, Calgary, Canada.
– Renca-Geopolymer mortar for the first 3D Printed Geopolymer House, Alex Reggiani, Andrey Dudnikov, Marina Dudnikova, Renca.

15:45-16:15 Coffee break:

16:15 – 17:00 General Discussion on 3D Printing (Part 1)

WEDNESDAY, July 12 : GEOPOLYMER CAMP

9:00-09:45 Third Session:

Themes: industrial applications, foamed panels, ceramics, high temperature, binders, composites, toxic and radioactive waste containment.

– Manufacturing of fibre reinforced phosphate geopolymer composites, Sathis Kumar Selvarayan, Deutsche Institute für Textil- und Faserforschung Denkendorf, Germany.
– Alternative applications of geopolymers in the environmental industry, Miguel Otero and Lorena Freire, AIMEN Technology Centre, O Porriño (Spain).
– Recycled coffee grounds and micronized rice husk GP lightweight mortar for casting tables and tiles, Alex Reggiani, GeoMITS, Prignano Sulla Secchia, Italy.

Fourth session 09:45-12:15

Themes: building applications, eco-construction, LTGS, bricks, cements, concretes, CO2 mitigation, Global Warming.

– a) Application of Dry Grinding as an Optimisation Tool for the Surface Area development in Geopolymer Cement Manufacture and b) Predictive optimisation model for geopolymer Cement production, Zvikomborero Lazarus Duri, Naveen BP, Rajesh Arora, Rajesh Goyal, Amity International Univervisity Haryana, Gurgaon (Manesar), India and NICMAR University, Pune, India.
– Performance evaluation of Recycled Asphalt Pavement (RAP) incorporated Geopolymer Concrete for rigid pavement applications, Ghosh Ayana, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, India.
– The use of excavated soils into geopolymeric binders, Mouhammadou Amar, IMT-Nord Europe, CERI Matériaux et Procédés, Douai, France.
– Geopolymers as a Concrete Repair Material in Industrial Facilities Glenn Schaefer, Structural Technologies, Fulton, USA.

11:00-11:30: Coffee break.

– Development Of Semi Mobile Precast Facilities For Geopolymer Concrete Made From Chilean Copper Mining Tailings, Maarten van den Berg and Sergio Ascencio Letelier, VDB Ingeniería Circular, Santiago, Chile.
– R-EVOLUTION, geopolymer-based mortar for the production of eco-pavers, Alex Reggiani, GeoMITS, Prignano Sulla Secchia, Italy.

13:15 – 15:30 Free Sandwich Lunch – Networking – Open discussions

– Groups – Discussions
– Materials Sciences + Products ; – Materials Technology & Engineering (+ civil engineering)
– Cements – Concretes (+ raw materials, adjuvants); – Sustainable / Eco Construction.

Photos Gallery

The GeopolymerCamp spans 3 days: Programme 2022.

SPECIAL TOPICS OF INTEREST:
– Tutorial Workshop (short courses) for Newcomers, on Monday;
– Focused Sessions dedicated to 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing / Geopolymer Inks:
1- Geopolymer Inks for additive manufacturing of ceramic type geopolymer items, in the cm range. Experiences gathered in the Saint-Quentin Geopolymer laboratory.
2- 3D printing of a House: experiences gathered in the USA by Geopolymer International LLC (Las Vegas).

Every year, we invite you to join the Geopolymer Institute for the largest, most comprehensive international conference devoted to Geopolymer technologies, the 15th GeopolymerCamp 2023, at the University of Picardie, Campus of Saint-Quentin, North of Paris, France, on July 10th to 12th 2022.

Please, take a look at the GEOPOLYMER CAMP web page for the programme and to register:
GeopolymerCamp Main Page (click on the link)

Special thanks to our sponsors:

Geosil^®: Silicate binders and hardeners for geopolymeric systems

The Geosil^® product line are the first aqueous silicate solutions specifically designed for geopolymerization. In addition, Woellner supplies a wide range of additives to help you achieve your desired properties.

Pyromeral Systems: High-temperature resistant composites

Pyromeral Systems develops and manufactures advanced materials and composite parts for applications requiring resistance to high temperatures or fire barrier. Our unique technologies based on innovative geopolymers are designed for continuous exposure to temperatures as high as 1000°C. They provide convenient, lightweight and durable solutions for industrial processes, motorsports and aerospace applications. Pyromeral Systems brings a smart alternative when conventional composites, metals or ceramics fail to deliver the desired performance.

Keynote Conference in video

State of the Geopolymer R&D 2022
Keynote by Joseph Davidovits.

30 min, 79 MB. Click on the icon on the right to watch it fullscreen.

It is a review on what happened in 2021 and the first semester of 2022 on geopolymer science and applications. In his keynote, Prof. J. Davidovits developed following topics:

1. Geopolymer Science:
   • Fith edition of the book Geopolymer Chemistry and Applications (2:20)
   • Polymeric character of geopolymers (5:14)
   • Use of the inter micellar structure in 3D printing additive manufacturing (12:30)
2. Geopolymer and Global Warming:
   • Sustainable production of electricity (18:21)
   • Microbial fuel cells (19:38)
   • Solar power energy (24:19)
3. Geopolymer and Archaeology:
   • Update of research on Easter Island statues manufacture (26:26)

Breakthrough in Renewable Production of Electricity in Large Scale Microbial Fuel Cells
Keynote by Neven Ukrainczyk.

27 min, 70 MB. Click on the icon on the right to watch it fullscreen.

Conductive geopolymers as low-cost electrode materials for microbial cells. An anode of geopolymer / graphite was developed which provides superior electrical conductivity almost as good as pure graphite.

ACCESS TO THE PRESENTATIONS

Download and read the presentations given in front of the Geopolymer Camp attendance. Click here to access to the files.

PROGRAMME

The GeopolymerCamp 2022 spanned 3 days:

SPECIAL TOPICS OF INTEREST:
– Tutorial Workshop (short courses) for Newcomers, on Monday;
– 3 Focused Sessions:
1- Conductive Geopolymers: Breakthrough in Renewable production of Electricity in Large Scale Microbial Fuel Cells.
2- Geopolymer concrete for Solar Electrical Power Generation.
3- Geopolymer science applied to Archaeology: Update related to the research carried out on the manufacture of Easter Island statues with artificial geopolymer technology.

PROGRAMME

MONDAY, July 4: TUTORIAL/WORKSHOP

09:00-10:00: Registration to TUTORIAL
10:00-14:00: Workshop and tutorial with laboratory demonstrations (Groups A + B) involving 3 standard recipes.
12:00-13:00: Free Sandwich Lunch Group B
13:00-14:00: Free Sandwich Lunch Group A
14:00-17:00: Short Courses and Q&A
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15:30-17:30: Registration to GEOPOLYMER CAMP

TUESDAY, July 5: GEOPOLYMER CAMP

8:30: Registration

9:00-9:30: Individual messages from the participants (1minute)
9:30:10:15: Keynote by Joseph Davidovits: State of the Geopolymer R&D, 2022 with special emphasis on recent developments.; and  William Hoff, Geopolymer International, USA: Study Guide and Book Cover of the reference book Geopolymer Chemistry and Applications.

10:20-10:45: Coffee break

10:45 First session:

Themes: geopolymer molecular chemistry; raw materials, scientific investigations.

10:45 – Joerg Lind, Wöllner GmbH, Germany: Geosil – ready to use alkali silicates for Geopolymers.
11:05 – Carine Lefèvre, Xatico Performance Materials, Luxembourg: Metakaolins and minerals fillers in Geopolymers.
11:25 – Pierre Naproux, Sibelco, France: Minerals for Geopolymer applications.
11:45 – Milan Bouša, Lucie Svobodová, Petr Louda, Piotr Łoś, Baturalp Yalcinkaya, Vojtěch Růžek, Technical University of Liberec, Czech Republic: Use of Plasma Incineration Slag as a Filler in Geopolymer Composites.
12:00 – Artem Sharko, Su Le Van, Nguyen Van Vu, Petr Louda, Katarzyna Buczkowska, Technical University of Liberec, Czech Republic: Influence of Biomass Ashes from Selected Heat and Power Plants fillers on Geopolymer Properties.

Focused Session at 12:15: Conductive Geopolymers: Examples of applications. 
Keynote paper: Breakthrough in Renewable production of Electricity in Large Scale Microbial Fuel Cells, by Neven Ukrainczyk, Technische Universität Darmstadt, Germany.

13:00 Free Sandwich Lunch

14:00 Second session

Themes: industrial applications, foamed panels, ceramics, high temperature, binders, composites, toxic and radioactive waste containment.

14:00 – Celine Boulet and Jutta Maaßen, Framatome GmbH, Germany: Waste conditioning and treatment for nuclear waste.
14:20 – Alex Neymark, Becq High-Performance Radiation Shielding Materials, USA: Metakaolin-based Geopolymer as Filler Material for Dual Purpose Canisters (DPCs).
14:40 – Israa Alhameedawi, Mazaya university College, Iracq: lnvestigation on Geopolymer Concrete Performance for High-Temperature Applications.
15:00 – Jose Vitorio Emiliano and Sergio Graniero Echeverrigaray, National Univ. of Singapore, Challenges and perspectives of graphene-geopolymer composites.
15:20 – Liliya Dubyey, Technische Universität Darmstadt, Germany: Role of carbon nanomaterials properties in improving geopolymers strength.

15:45-16:15 Coffee break:

16:15 – 17:30 Third Session: Geopolymer science applied to Archaeology:

– Joseph Davidovits: Update related to the research carried out on the manufacture of Easter Island statues with artificial geopolymer technology. 
– William Fiset, independant researcher, Canada: Architecture / Masonry of the ancient sites in Peru (a field report).

WEDNESDAY, July 6 : GEOPOLYMER CAMP

Fourth session 9:00 -13:15

Themes: building applications, eco-construction, LTGS, bricks, cements, concretes, CO2 mitigation, Global Warming.

9:00 – Baturalp Yalcinkaya, Milan Bouša, Petr Louda, Piotr Łoś, Katarzyna Buczkowska, Technical University of Liberec, Czech Republic: Eco-Impact and Carbon Footprint of Geopolymers (Concrete vs. Geopolymer).
9:15 – Lateef Assi, Mazaya university College, Iracq: Review of availability of source materials for sustainable concrete.
9:30 – Francesco Volpintesta, Università di Camerino, Italy: Comparison between Geopolymer and Portland cements for Construction and Demolition Waste (CDW) upcycling.
9:45 – Corbin Enz, Lorena Cifuentes, DBI, Denmark: Upcycling construction and demolition waste into new building materials.
10:00 – Aida Predam, Padrabrick, Ispahan, Iran: Geopolymer Bricks from Waste Materials.
10:15 – Mouhamadou Amar and Ali Alloul, IMT Nord Europe, France: High performance geopolymer mortar using waste products and calcined clays.

Focused Session: 3D printing of Geopolymer concrete
10:30 – William Hoff, Geopolymer International, USA: a recorded 16 min. video on the 3D printing presentation at the Wold of Concrete 2022 exhibition, Las Vegas, USA.
10:50 – Marina Dudnikova, Alex Reggiani, Andrey Dudnikov, RENCA Inc., Russia, Italy: Renca 3D Printing Factory – the world’s first industrial 3D printing with geopolymer concrete.

11:10-11:30: Coffee break

11:30 – Willy Jin, Navier Laboratory, École des Ponts ParisTech, France: Design strategy of a geopolymer-based mortar for sustainable 3D printing.
11:50 – Patrick Sonnleitner and Bruno Knychalla, Additive Tectonics GmbH, Germany: Geopolymers for the novel additive-manufacturing-method “SCA” .
12:00 – Nicolò Verardi, ReHouseit SRL, Italy: Ferrosialate geopolymer binder and 3D printing.

other papers:
12:20 – Jean Claude Gress, Ingénieur Civil des Ponts et Chaussées, Use of Geopolymer techniques for Public Works.
12:40 – Simon de Weerdt, SeahorseHummingbird Productions, Canada: A sunlit, south facing glass, Geopolymer concrete structure, within an enclosing solarium and garden.
13:00 – Nguyen Van Vu, Su Le Van, Artem Sharko, Petr Louda, Katarzyna Buczkowska, Technical University of Liberec, Czech Republic: Railway noise barriers made of environmentally friendly materials.

13:15 – 15:30 Free Sandwich Lunch
– Groups – Discussions
– Materials Sciences + Products ; – Materials Technology & Engineering (+ civil engineering)
– Cements – Concretes (+ raw materials, adjuvants); – Sustainable / Eco Construction.

Photos Gallery

The GeopolymerCamp spans 3 days: Programme 2022.

SPECIAL TOPICS OF INTEREST:
– Tutorial Workshop (short courses) for Newcomers, on Monday;
– 3 Focused Sessions:
1- Breakthrough in Renewable production of Electricity in Large Scale Microbial Fuel Cells with Conductive Geopolymers.
2- Geopolymer concrete for Solar Electrical Power Generation.
3- Geopolymer science applied to Archaeology: the 6000 year old European megalithic structures.

Every year, we invite you to join the Geopolymer Institute for the largest, most comprehensive international conference devoted to Geopolymer technologies, the 14th GeopolymerCamp 2022, at the University of Picardie, Campus of Saint-Quentin, North of Paris, France, on July 4th to 6th 2022.

Please, take a look at the GEOPOLYMER CAMP web page for the programme and to register:
GeopolymerCamp Main Page (click on the link)
(or in French at GeopolymerCamp Page Principale )

Special thanks to our sponsors:

Geosil^®: Silicate binders and hardeners for geopolymeric systems

The Geosil^® product line are the first aqueous silicate solutions specifically designed for geopolymerization. In addition, Woellner supplies a wide range of additives to help you achieve your desired properties.

Pyromeral Systems: High-temperature resistant composites

Pyromeral Systems develops and manufactures advanced materials and composite parts for applications requiring resistance to high temperatures or fire barrier. Our unique technologies based on innovative geopolymers are designed for continuous exposure to temperatures as high as 1000°C. They provide convenient, lightweight and durable solutions for industrial processes, motorsports and aerospace applications. Pyromeral Systems brings a smart alternative when conventional composites, metals or ceramics fail to deliver the desired performance.

Keynote Conference in video

State of the Geopolymer R&D 2021
Keynote by Joseph Davidovits.

50 min, 130 MB. Click on the icon on the right to watch it fullscreen.

It is a review on what happened in 2020 and the first semester of 2021 on geopolymer science and applications. In his keynote, Prof. J. Davidovits developed following topics:

1. Geopolymer Science:
   • Fith edition fo the book Geopolymer Chemistry and Applications (2:00)
   • Machine Learning and computer simulation of geopolymer slurry (4:03)
2. Geopolymer and Global Warming:
   • It started in 1994 already (07:23)
   • Using fly-ash is to promote a mega emission of CO₂ that has been overlooked by experts (09:15)
   • Holcim releases the EcoPact geopolymer cement (10:56)
   • Granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS) is going to disappear shortly (11:25)
   • Cemex releases the Vertua geopolymer cement (13:55)
   • Visit of the Toowoomba Airport in Australia made in geopolymer cement (15:20)
   • How Wagners in Australia built an Airport in geopolymer cement (19:10)
   • Kiran Global (India) second world-largest alkali-silicates manufacturer (21:57)
   • Passive cooling in buildings, a natural property og geopolymers (24:58)
3. Geopolymer and Archaeology:
   • South America and easter Island (31:15)
   • Summary of our studies in Pumapunku and Tiwanaku (31:25)
   • Journal of Geopolymer Science Applied to Archaeology (35:11)
   • Distribution of sodium and chlorine in samples of Egyptian pyramids (35:30)
   • Ancient geopolymers in South-American Monuments, Part IV(*): use of natural andesite volcanic sand (not crushed). (36:12)
   • Considering Certain Lithic Artifacts of Tiahuanaco (Tiwanaku) and Pumapunku (Bolivia) as Geopolymer Constructs (37:08)
   • They Came From America To Build Easter Island (42:31)
   • Easter Island: Vinapu Wall (45:20)
   • Two scientific analysis (47:15)

ACCESS TO THE PRESENTATIONS

Download and read the presentations given in front of the Geopolymer Camp attendance. Click here to access to the files.

PROGRAMME

The GeopolymerCamp 2021 spanned 3 days:

SPECIAL TOPICS OF INTEREST:
– Tutorial Workshop (short courses) for Newcomers, on Monday;
– 2 Focused Sessions:
1) Geopolymer and archaeology.
2) Mechanically Activated Low Calcium Fly Ash for Geopolymer Concrete: the use of stored and dumped Fly Ash piles.

PROGRAMME

Monday, August 30, 2021 TUTORIAL

09:00-10:00: Registration to TUTORIAL
10:00-12:00: Workshop
12:00-13:00: Laboratory demonstrations  Group A
13:00-14:00: Laboratory demonstrations  Group B
14:30-17:00: Short Courses + Workshop (Coffee break 15:45-16:15

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15:30-17:30: Registration to GEOPOLYMER CAMP

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Tuesday, August 31, 2021, GEOPOLYMER CAMP

8:30: Registration

9:00-9:30: Individual messages from the participants (1 minute)

9:30:10:30: Keynote by Joseph Davidovits: State of the Geopolymer R&D 2021, with special emphasis on recent developments.

10:30-11:00: Coffee break

First session at 11:00: geopolymer molecular chemistry; raw materials, scientific investigations.

11:00 – Joerg Lind, Wöllner GmbH, Germany: Geosil – ready to use alkali silicates for Geopolymers.
11:20 –  Ralf Bohlander, BASF, Germany: Thoughts about Geopolymers” seen from a German raw material supplier.
11:40 – Carine Lefèvre, Xatico, Luxembourg, Metakalolins and mineral fillers in geopolymers.
12:00 – Max-Fabian Volhard, MC-Bauchemie Müller GmbH, Germany, Chemical admixtures for Geopolymer Concrete.
12:20 – Ralph Davidovits, Geopolymer Institute, Saint-Quentin, France, Introduction to Ferro-sialate Geopolymers).
12:45: – Questions and answers on raw materials

13:00: Free Sandwich Lunch

Second session at 14:00: Themes: industrial applications, foamed panels, ceramics, high temperature, binders, composites, toxic and radioactive waste containment, applications in Art.

14:00: – Joseph Davidovits, Ralph Davidovits, Christine Pelegris, , Matériaux Avancés en Geopolymère MAG, LTI, University Picardie, and Geopolymer Institute, Saint-Quentin:Standardized Method in Testing Commercial Metakaolins for Geopolymer Formulations.
–  Proposals for second standard: Standardized Method in Testing Acid Resistance
14:25: – Nguyen Van Vu, Peter Louda, Katarzyna Ewa Buczkowska, Le Van Su, Roberto Ercoli, Piotr Łoś,, Dorota Laskowska, Technical University of Liberec (Czech Republic), Improved geopolymer properties by FeO, NiO, and TiO2 dopings.
14:45 – Mattia Muracchioli, Giorgia Franchin, Paolo Colombo, Dipartimento di Ingegneria Industriale, University of Padova, Padova, Italy, High-shear Wet Granulation of Geopolymers.
15:05 – Nguyen Van Vu, Peter Louda, Katarzyna Ewa Buczkowska, Le Van Su, Roberto Ercoli, Piotr Łoś, Technical University of Liberec (Czech Republic), Enhancing geopolymer composites by recycled fibers.
15:25 – Le Van Su, Nguyen Van Vu, Katarzyna Buczkowska, Totka Bakalova, Lukas Volesky, Piotr Łoś, Petr Louda, Technical University of Liberec (Czech Republic), Geopolymer foam coatings applied by spraying.

15:45-16:15: Coffee break

Third Session 16:15 – 17:30: Geopolymer science applied to Archaeology

– Joseph Davidovits, Ralph Davidovits, Luis Huaman (geologist):
– Contribution of LTGS (Low Temperature Geopolymeric Setting in Ceramics) in the development of the Tiwanaku/Pumapunku civilisation in the Andes, Altiplano, South America.
– The hypothesis on the transfer of artificial geopolymer stone Technologies from Tiwanaku/Pumapunku to Easter Island statues.
– Efficient use of geological knowledge: 3 examples from present research in the Andes (Altiplano): red sandstone, volcanic andesite, weathered raw material, natural volcanic sand and volcanic tuff.

Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Themes: building applications, eco-construction, LTGS, bricks, cements, concretes, CO2 mitigation, Global Warming.

Focussed Session: Mechanically activated Low Calcium Fly Ash for Geopolymer Concrete, the use of stored and dumped Fly Ash piles. 

9:15 – Review of several papers presented by Joseph Davidovits
9:45 – 3D printing of Geopolymer concrete
– Marina Dudnikova, Andrey Dudnikov, RENCA Inc., Russia, Geopolymer concrete as 3D printing material: advantages and challenges.
– William Hof (Las Vegas, USA), Marina Dudnikova, Andrey Dudnikov, (RENCA Inc., Russia), Alex Reggiani (RE.AL MIX and GP S.r.l.), Italy: Introduction to Geopolymer International, LLC, Development of Geopolymer Concrete 3D printing in the USA.
10:15– Frank Omloo, Catena Beton, Netherlands, Hydrostatic Equilibrium Moulding for the production of a geopolymer concrete shell structure.

10:30 Coffee Break

11:00 – Jean Claude GRESS Ingénieur Civil des Ponts et Chaussées, Use of Geopolymer techniques for Public Works.
11:15 – Ondřej Sarvaš, Wienerberger Building Solutions, Wien, Austria: The Wienerberger Group at the Geopolymer Camp: the interest in geopolymers with few project examples.
11:30 – Timur Mukhametkaliyev, Kazakhstan, Geopolymer technology in Kazakhstan: Development of fly ash/slag geopolymer concretes for the construction industry.
11:45 – Deepanshu Mangla, Mangla Redimix Pvt. Ltd., India: Geopolymer concrete pavements in India: An opportunity to scale up Geopolymer technology and fight climate change.

12:00 – Geopolymer Cement regulations and Standards: review presented by Ralph Davidovits, Geopolymer Institute.

12:30 – Free Sandwich Lunch– Groups – Discussions

15:30 : End of GP-Camp 2021

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We opened a waiting list in case of cancellation (click on Contact in the Menu).
70 participants maximum allowed for GP-Camp and 45 for Workshop/Tutorial.

As of today’s sanitary instructions, wearing a mask and social distance rules are mandatory. Full vaccination is recommended.
Because of this exceptional situation, you will get a full refund if we have to cancel the event or if you are forbidden to travel to France at the last minute.

SPECIAL TOPICS OF INTEREST:
– Tutorial Workshop (short courses) for Newcomers, on Monday;
– Focused Sessions (to be confirmed) : “Mechano-chemistry of dumped and piled fly ash” .

Every year, we invite you to join the Geopolymer Institute for the largest, most comprehensive international conference devoted to Geopolymer technologies, the 13th GeopolymerCamp 2021, at the University of Picardie, Campus of Saint-Quentin, North of Paris, France, on August 30-31, September 1st.

Please, take a look at the GEOPOLYMER CAMP web page for the programme and to register:
GeopolymerCamp Main Page (click on the link)
(or in French at GeopolymerCamp Page Principale )

]]> https://www.geopolymer.org/conference/gpcamp/gpcamp-2020/ Fri, 03 Jul 2020 13:53:27 +0000 https://www.geopolymer.org/?p=5185 The Geopolymer Camp 2020 was cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic. However, Prof. Joseph Davidovits recorded his annual keynote, released at the same period, July 2020.

Keynote Conferences in video

State of the Geopolymer R&D 2020
Keynote by Joseph Davidovits.

53 min, 142 MB. Click on the icon on the right to watch it full-screen.

It is a review on what happened in 2019 and the first semester of 2020 on geopolymer science and applications. In his keynote, Prof. J. Davidovits developed following topics:

1. Geopolymer Science:
   • Fith edition fo the book Geopolymer Chemistry and Applications (2:15)
   • Metakaolin mechano-chemistry in pre-industrialized scale (4:28)
   • Ferro-sialate Geopolymers, Al³⁺ is partially replaced by Fe³⁺ (8:00)
   • Standards for Testing Metakaolin MK-750 (11:26)
   • Phosphate-based geopolymer (exothermicity and molecular structure) (15:23)
   • Long-term durability, Ancient Roman cement, recent study confirms our claim (18:40)
   • Geopolymer Fiber Composites, fire resistant door for aircraft cabin safety tested (23:10)
2. Geopolymer Technologies:
   • List of 35 real world geopolymer commercial applications (32:22)
3. Geopolymer Cements and Concretes:
   • CO₂ from coal burning in power plants is still increasing (39:10)
   • Using fly-ash is to promote a mega emission of CO₂ that has been overlooked by experts (40:50)
   • Forget about Fly Ash, go with Ferro-sialate geopolymer concrete! (49:05)
4. Geopolymer and Archaeology:
   • After Pumapunku, Bolivia, next project for Cuzco, Peru (49:52)
   • Need help from local peruvian scientists

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Pyromeral Systems: High-temperature resistant composites

Pyromeral Systems develops and manufactures advanced materials and composite parts for applications requiring resistance to high temperatures or fire barrier. Our unique technologies based on innovative geopolymers are designed for continuous exposure to temperatures as high as 1000°C. They provide convenient, lightweight and durable solutions for industrial processes, motorsports and aerospace applications. Pyromeral Systems brings a smart alternative when conventional composites, metals or ceramics fail to deliver the desired performance.

Keynote Conferences in video

State of the Geopolymer R&D 2019
Keynote by Joseph Davidovits.

59 min, 140 MB. Click on the icon on the right to watch it fullscreen.

It is a review on what happened in 2018 and the first semester of 2019 on geopolymer science and applications. In his keynote, Prof. J. Davidovits developed following topics:

• Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Geopolymer Institute, 1979 – 2019
• Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Geopolymer Camp, 2009 – 2019
• List of 35 real world geopolymer commercial applications
• Ancient Geopolymers in South-American Monuments, Pumapunku/Tiwanaku, Lake Titicaca, Bolivia.
• 3 Research topics:
  • Creating standards for Geopolymers (example of testing the reactivity of metakaolin)
  • Geopolymer Material for Radioactive waste, Particules and gaz pollution
  • Forget about Fly Ash, go with Ferro-sialate geopolymer concrete!

KEYNOTE “GEOPOLYMER CONCRETE: FROM LAB TO INDUSTRY”

by Marina Dudnikova, Andrey Dudnikov, Alex Reggiani, Renca, Russia:
Geopolymer Concrete: from lab to industry
3D printing with geopolymer mortar

33 min, 102 MB. Click on the icon on the right to watch it fullscreen.

KEYNOTE “AUTOMATIC MIXING SYSTEMS”
by Dr. Alex Reggiani, GeoMITS, Italy:
Types of automatic mixing systems for geopolymer mortar / concrete production and 3d printing.

17 min, 41 MB. Click on the icon on the right to watch it fullscreen.

ACCESS TO THE PRESENTATIONS

Download and read the presentations given in front of the Geopolymer Camp attendance. Click here to access to the files.

PROGRAMME

The GeopolymerCamp 2019 spanned 3 days:

SPECIAL TOPICS OF INTEREST:
– Tutorial Workshop (short courses) for Newcomers, on Monday;
– 4 Focused Sessions:
1) Tuesday morning: Ferro-sialate geopolymer (-O-Fe-O-Si-O-Al-): red is beautiful and strong !
2) Tuesday afternoon: Geopolymer science applied to Archaeology: Ancient Geopolymer in South-American Monuments, Round Table discussion
3) Wednesday morning: New Industrialized Geopolymer Concrete, from lab to industry
4) New Types of Automatic Mixing Systems for Geopolymers

MONDAY, July 08: TUTORIAL/WORKSHOP

09:00-10:00: Registration to TUTORIAL
10:00-14:00: Workshop and tutorial with laboratory demonstrations (Groups A + B) involving 3 standard recipes.
12:00-13:00: Free Sandwich Lunch Group B
13:00-14:00: Free Sandwich Lunch Group A
14:00-17:00: Short Courses and Q&A
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15:30-17:30: Registration to GEOPOLYMER CAMP

TUESDAY, July 09: GEOPOLYMER CAMP

8:30: Registration
9:00-9:30: Individual messages from the participants (1minute)
9:30:10:30: Keynote by Joseph Davidovits: State of the Geopolymer R&D, 2019 with special emphasis on recent developments.
10:30-11:00: Coffee break

11:00 First session:
Themes: geopolymer molecular chemistry; raw materials, scientific investigations.

– Joerg Lind, Wöllner GmbH, Germany: Geosil – ready to use alkali silicates for Geopolymers.
– Virginie Soleil, Imerys Refractory Minerals, Clérac, France: The manufacture of metakaolins.
Focused Session: Ferro-sialate (-O-Fe-O-Si-O-Al-) geopolymer

• Joseph Davidovits, Red is beautiful, strong and durable: > 1400 years long-term durability (Pumapunku/Tiwanaku, Bolivia).
• Mössbauer spectroscopy:  Tomas Hanzlicek, IRSM, Praha, Czech Republic: Iron coordination in clays studied by Mössbauer spectroscopy, effects of the incorporation into the alumino-silicate chain.
•  Aminu Shinkafi, Coventry University, Coventry, UK: Microstructural characterization of calcined lithomarge geopolymer mortar.

Creating Geopolymer Standards
– Presentation of first standard: Standardized Method in Testing Commercial Metakaolins for Geopolymer Formulations.

13:00 Free Sandwich Lunch

14:00 Second session

– Carine Lefèvre, Xatico, Luxembourg, Mineral fillers in geopolymers.

Themes: industrial applications, foamed panels, ceramics, high temperature, binders, composites, toxic and radioactive waste containment.
– Xuesen Lyu, GuangXi University, Naning, China: Applied Geopolymer research at GuangXi University: geopolymer reaction mechanism, geopolymer application in membrane, coating, microspheres.
– Laura Vitola, Riga Technical University, Latvia: Porous Geopolymers based on industrial by-products for water treatment and carbon dioxide adsorption.
– Hiep Le Chi, Technical University of Liberec, Czech Republic: Evaluation of reinforcing efficiency of textile meshes in geopolymer mortar based composites.
– Anna Kavanova, Technical University of Liberec, Czech Republic: Industrial application of Geopolymer composites layers.
-Young Lunde, Sculptor, Oslo, Norway: Petrification of plastic megaliths, an artist’s desire for the ultimate casting material.

16:00-16:30 Coffee break:

16:30-18:00 Focused Session: Geopolymer science applied to Archaeology

Artificial stones in Pre-Columbian monuments, South America.
– Joseph Davidovits, Ralph Davidovits, Joint research program conducted by the Geopolymer Institute and Universidad Catolica San Pablo, Arequipa, Peru:Tiahuanaco / Pumapunku megalithic monuments made of artificial geopolymer stones (Tiwanaku), Bolivia.
Round Table discussion: with the two members of the Sept. 2017 expedition team, Luis Huaman, geologist, Arequipa, Peru, and Ralph Davidovits, Geopolymer Institute, France.

WEDNESDAY July 10 :

Fourth session at 9:00 – 13:00 … 10:45-11:15: Coffee break
Themes: building applications, eco-construction, LTGS, bricks, cements, concretes, CO2 mitigation, Global Warming.
– Wolfgang Marwick, NGO, Switzerland: Ecocity 3 – Sustainable buildings for deserted area (follow up).
– Shima Pilehvar, Østfold University College, Halden, Norway: Designing different geopolymer mixtures for construction on the Moon.
– Ralph Davidovits, Geopolymer Institute, Saint-Quentin: Why did it take 30 years between invention and successful commercialization of Geopolymer Cement.

Keynotes (2):
– Marina Dudnikova, Andrey Dudnikov, Alex Reggiani, Renca, LLC, Russia: Geopolymer Concrete: from lab to industry and 3-D printing.
– Alex Reggiani, GeoMITS, Italy: Types of automatic mixing systems for geopolymer concrete production and 3-D printing.

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– Ramani R V, Argus Concrete Solutions, Chennai, India: Case study on Redmud – Flyash Geocrete products and Roads in India.
– Alfonso Pappalardo, Mackenzie Presbyterian University, Sao Paulo, Brazil: 3 short presentations on geopolymer team works:

• High-resistance calcium-ferro-sialate geopolymer concrete produced with calcined waste sludges.
• Prestressed geopolymeric concrete sleepers.
• Structural reinforcement with CFRP and geopolymer resin.

– Fikru Bedada Waktola, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia: Calcined kaolinite clay / Coal fly ash-based geopolymer bamboo wood composites for light weight Concrete in Ethiopia.
– Donald Lake, Terra CO2 Technologies, Vancouver, Canada: A market-focused approach toward commercialization of geopolymer concrete in Canada.

13:15 – 15:30 Free Sandwich Lunch
– Groups – Discussions
– Materials Sciences + Products ; – Materials Technology & Engineering (+ civil engineering)
– Cements – Concretes (+ raw materials, adjuvants); – Sustainable / Eco Construction.

Photos Gallery

Special thanks to our sponsors:

Geosil^®: Silicate binders and hardeners for geopolymeric systems

The Geosil^® product line are the first aqueous silicate solutions specifically designed for geopolymerization. In addition, Woellner supplies a wide range of additives to help you achieve your desired properties.

Pyromeral Systems: High-temperature resistant composites 

Pyromeral Systems develops and manufactures advanced materials and composite parts for applications requiring resistance to high temperatures or fire barrier. Our unique technologies based on innovative geopolymers are designed for continuous exposure to temperatures as high as 1000°C. They provide convenient, lightweight and durable solutions for industrial processes, motorsports and aerospace applications. Pyromeral Systems brings a smart alternative when conventional composites, metals or ceramics fail to deliver the desired performance.

Special thanks to: AVENSO (Avenir Energies Solutions) with Dominique BRUCH

Keynote Conferences in video

State of the Geopolymer R&D 2018
Keynote by Joseph Davidovits.

47 min, 130 MB. Click on the icon on the right to watch it fullscreen.

It is a review on what happened in 2017 and the first semester of 2018 on geopolymer science and applications. In his keynote, Prof. J. Davidovits developed following topics:

• Celebrating the 10th Geopolymer Camp
• Geopolymer in the global economy
• List of 35 real world geopolymer commercial applications
• 3 Research topics:
  • Geopolymer with acidic medium
  • Geopolymer as a Nano materials
  • Computer science proves the polymeric characteristics of geopolymers
• Ancient geopolymers in South American monuments: exploring the sites of Tiwanaku and Pumapunku in Bolivia

KEYNOTE “GEOPOLYMER AS A NANO MATERIAL”
by PROF. Dong-Kyun Seo, School of Molecular Sciences, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, USA:
Nanoaggregates synthesis from low temperature geopolymerization process.

28 min, 66 MB. Click on the icon on the right to watch it fullscreen.

KEYNOTE “NANO MATERIALS IN GEOPOLYMER CONCRETE”
by Dr. Tomi Nissinen, Nano and Advanced Materials Institute, Hong Kong:
Production of geopolymer foam with addition of nanoparticles.

27 min, 65 MB. Click on the icon on the right to watch it fullscreen.

FOCUS ON “3D PRINTING OF GEOPOLYMER CONCRETE”
by Marina Dudnikova, Andrey Dudnikov, Alex Reggiani, Renca, Russia:
State of construction 3D printing. Geopolymer concrete application on the real scale project in the Extreme North

19 min, 53 MB. Click on the icon on the right to watch it fullscreen.

ACCESS TO THE PRESENTATIONS

Download and read the presentations given in front of the Geopolymer Camp attendance. Click here to access to the files.

PROGRAMME

The GeopolymerCamp 2018 spanned 3 days:

Special topics of interest:
– Tutorial Workshop (short courses) for Newcomers, on Monday;
– Focused Session on Reinforced Geopolymer Composites, on Tuesday afternoon:
Monday, July 9: Tutorial
09:00-10:00: Registration to TUTORIAL
10:00-13:00: Workshop and tutorial with laboratory demonstrations involving 3 standard recipes.
13:00-14:00: Sandwich Lunch
14:00-17:00: Short Courses and Q&A
15:30-17:30: Registration to GEOPOLYMER CAMP

Tuesday, July 10 :GEOPOLYMER CAMP

8:30: Registration
9:00-9:30: Individual messages from the participants (1minute)
9:30:10:30: Keynote by Joseph Davidovits: State of the Geopolymer R&D, 2018 with special emphasis on recent developments.
10:30-11:00: Coffee break

First session: at 11:00
Themes: geopolymer molecular chemistry; raw materials, scientific investigations.

– Martin Leute, Wöllner GmbH, Germany/Austria Geosil – ready to use alkali silicates for Geopolymers.
– Virginie Soleil, Imerys Refractory Minerals, Clérac, France, The manufacture of metakaolins.
– Ferenc Kistály, University of Miskolc, Hungary, X-ray powder diffraction experiences on geopolymers, on the border of nanocrystalline and amorphous materials.
Phosphate-based geopolymers
– Joseph Davidovits, Review of recent publications on phosphate-based geopolymers.
– C. Rüscher, Hannover University, Germany, Metakaolin-phosphate based geopolymers.
– Ralph Davidovits, LTI-EA 3899, University Picardie, and Geopolymer Institute, Saint-Quentin, France, Reactivity test of Metakaolin-phosphate based geopolymers.

13:00 Free Sandwich Lunch

Second session at 14:00:
Themes: industrial applications, foamed panels, ceramics, high temperature, binders, composites, toxic and radioactive waste containment.

14:00-15:45 Focused Session on Nano materials in geopolymer technologies
– 2 Keynotes:
– Dong-Kyun Seo, School of Molecular Sciences, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, USA, Nanoaggregates synthesis from low temperature geopolymerization process,
– Tomi P. B. Nissinen, Nano and Advanced Materials Institute Ltd, Hong Kong, Production of geopolymer foam with addition of nanoparticles.

Additional presentation:
– Petr Louda, TU Liberec, Czech Republic, Nanomaterials in geopolymers.

15:45-16:15: Coffee break

Third session: Ancient Technologies.
– Dominique Bruch, Avenso, Israel, On the origins of ancient geopolymer materials in the Dead Sea valley.
– Joseph Davidovits, Joint research program conducted by the Geopolymer Institute and Universitad Catolica San Pablo, Arequipa, Peru, First scientific results on Tiahuanaco / Pumapunku megalithic monuments (Tiwanaku), Bolivia.

Wednesday July 12 :

Fourth session from 9:00 to 13:00
Themes: building applications, eco-construction, LTGS, bricks, cements, concretes, CO2 mitigation, Global Warming.
– Ralph Davidovits, Geopolymer Institute, Saint-Quentin, Why did it take 30 years between invention and successful commercialization of Geopolymer Cement.
– Gábor Mucsi, Roland Szabó, Ferenc Kistály, University of Miskolc, Hungary, Preparation of geopolymer raw materials and its effect on the final product.
– Binyu Zhang, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hon Kong, Fire Resistance Properties of Waste Glass Incorporated Geopolymer Mortar.
– Marianne Saba, University of Balamand, Lebanon, Compressive strength of geopolymer mortars involving metakaolin, silica fume, silica and municipal waste bottom Ash.
– Hyeong-Yeol Kim , Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology, South-Korea, Rehabilitation of Concrete Sewer Pipes Using Geopolymer Mortar and Textile Reinforcement.
– Kinga Korniejenko, Cracow University of Technology, Poland, An Overview of Natural Fibres Reinforced Geopolymer Composites
– Jos Conil, Habitat Technology Group, India, Potential for LTGS technology in India.
– Mervi Matilainen, Apila Group Ltd., Finland, Project: Urban Infra Revolution, Developing a clean, safe and renewable city.

Keynote: 3D printing
– Marina Dudnikova, Andrey Dudnikov, Alex Reggiani, Renca, LLC, Russia, State of construction 3D printing. Geopolymer concrete application on the real scale project in the Extreme North.

13:00 Free Sandwich Lunch
– Groups – Discussions  until 15:30
– Materials Sciences + Products ; – Materials Technology & Engineering (+ civil engineering)
– Cements – Concretes (+ raw materials, adjuvants); – Sustainable / Eco Construction

Photos Gallery

Special thanks to our sponsor:

Pyromeral Systems
High Temperature Composites

Keynote Conferences in video

State of the Geopolymer R&D 2017
Keynote by Joseph Davidovits.

1 hour 11 min, 195 MB. Click on the icon on the right to watch it fullscreen.

It is a review on what happened in 2016 and the first semester of 2017 on geopolymer science and applications. In his keynote, Prof. J. Davidovits developed following topics:

1) Geopolymer science

• From Theory to Global Industrialization with an exclusive list of 33 Real World Commercial Applications that are commercially available
• Warning about fake geopolymer conferences
• Part 4 of Davidovits’ campaign “why alkali-activated materials are not geopolymers?”
• Legal and Patent issue against BASF.
• Metakaolin MK-750, Chemical Reactivity

2) Geopolymer technologies

• Introduction to Geopolymer Route to High-Temperature Ceramics
• Geopolymer Composites (with a special session at the Geopolymer Camp)

3) Geopolymer Cements / Concretes

• Problems with slag GGBS
• Self-Healing geopolymer cements
• How to control setting time
• The invalid NASH / KASH terminology

4) Geopolymer and archaeology

• Non-destructive analysis on 11 Egyptian blue faience tiles from the 2nd and 3rd Dynasties
• Manufacturing Djoser’s faience tiles at temperatures as low as 250°C

KEYNOTE “HIGH-TECH GEOPOLYMER CERAMIC”
by W. M. Kriven, Materials Science and Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA:
The Geopolymer Route to High Tech Ceramic.

43 min, 110 MB. Click on the icon on the right to watch it fullscreen.

KEYNOTE “GEOPOLYMER COMPOSITES”
by W. M. Kriven, Materials Science and Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA:
Natural Fiber Reinforced Geopolymer Composites.

20 min, 51 MB. Click on the icon on the right to watch it fullscreen.

KEYNOTE “GEOPOLYMER COMPOSITES”
by Jingkun Yuan, Institute for Advanced Ceramics, Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT), Harbin, China:
Recent Development on the Graphene Reinforced Geopolymer Composites.

21 min, 49 MB. Click on the icon on the right to watch it fullscreen.

ACCESS TO THE PRESENTATIONS

Download and read the presentations given in front of the Geopolymer Camp attendance. Click here to access to the files.

PROGRAMME

The GeopolymerCamp 2017 spanned 3 days:

Special topics of interest:
– Tutorial Workshop (short courses) for Newcomers, on Monday;
– Focused Session on Reinforced Geopolymer Composites, on Tuesday afternoon:
Monday, July 10: Tutorial
09:00-10:00: Registration to TUTORIAL
10:00-13:00: Workshop and tutorial with laboratory demonstrations involving 3 standard recipes.
13:00-14:00: Sandwich Lunch
14:00-17:00: Short Courses and Q&A
15:30-17:30: Registration to GEOPOLYMER CAMP

Tuesday, July 11 :GEOPOLYMER CAMP

8:30: Registration
9:00-9:30: Individual messages from the participants (1minute)
9:30:10:30: Keynote by Joseph Davidovits: State of the Geopolymer R&D, 2017 with special emphasis on recent developments.
10:30-11:00: Coffee break

First session: at 11:00
Themes: geopolymer molecular chemistry; raw materials, scientific investigations.

– 2 Keynotes:
– Waltraud Kriven, University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign, USA: The Geopolymer Route to High-tech Ceramics.
– Jingkun Yuan, Peigang He, Dechang Ja, Harbin Institute of Technology, China, Leucite/Graphene-Ceramic Composite, the Geopolymer route. (recorded video)

– Thorsten Langer, Wöllner GmbH, Germany., Geosil – ready to use alkali silicates for Geopolymers.
– Virginie Soleil, Imerys Refractory Minerals, Clérac, France, The manufacture of metakaolins.
– Nasir Shafiq, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia, Enhanced Piezo-resistive and self-sensing response of geopolymer using hybrid nanoplatelets.
– Mukhallad Al-Mashhadani, Yildil Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey / Iraq, Technical Notes on Geopolymer Binders: laboratory experiments regarding different factors.

13:00 Free Sandwich Lunch

14:00-17:30:
Focused Session : Reinforced Geopolymer Composites

– Keynote by  Waltraud Kriven, University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign, USA: Natural fiber reinforced geopolymer composites.

– Kinga Korniejenko, Cracow University Of Technology, Poland, Development of eco-friendly composite materials based on geopolymer matrix and reinforced with waste fibers.
– Pham Vo Anh Khoa, Laboratory of Concrete and Earthquake Engineering, Sejong University, Seoul, South Korea, Comparison mechanical properties of hooked end steel fiber and polypropylene fiber reinforced fly ash geopolymer concrete.

– Second session at 15:30
Themes: industrial applications (foamed panels, ceramics, high temperature, binders, composites, toxic and radioactive waste containment)
– R. Davidovits and Christine Pelegris, MAG team (Matériaux Avancés en Géopolymères) at the LTI Laboratory, Picardie Jules Verne University, Geopolymer Institute, Saint-Quentin, Pragmatic approach in designing high-performance MK-750-based geopolymers Poly(sialate-siloxo) type K-PSS binder. From theory to practice.

16:00-16:30: Coffee break

–  Totka Bakalova, Petr Louda, TU Liberec, Czech Republic, Application of geopolymer as a fire protection of wooden buildings using foamed geopolymer composite.
– Geopolymer Institute: some videos on industrial applications.

Wednesday July 12 :

at 9:00 – 13:00

Third session: Ancient Technologies.
– Frederic Davidovits, Geopolymer Institute, Ancient Roman Cement: rapid setting.

Fourth session 
Themes: building applications, eco-construction, LTGS, bricks, cements, concretes, CO2 mitigation, Global Warming.
– Alex Reggiani, GeoMITS, Italy, Renca LLC, Russia, Innovative 2017 Geopolymer products prepared with automatic industrial mixers
– Andrey Dudnikov, Marina Dudnikova, Renca, LLC, Russia, Geopolymer concrete and 3D printing – disrupting construction industry.
– Nguyen Tan Khoa, Sejong University, Seoul, South Korea, Translucent geopolymer concrete: a new target of construction materials.
– Dario Santacroce, The project “Monotith“, monumental geopolymer stone structure.

 10:45-11:15: Coffee break

– Shima Pilehvar, Østfold University College, Norway, First Results on mechanical properties of geopolymer concrete with incorporated micro-encapsulated phase change materials,
– Fadhil Nuruddin, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia,Sidoarjo Mud as base material for Geopolymer concrete.
– Fernando Castro, Universidade do Minho, Portugal, Employment of sodium aluminate waste solutions for the processing of fly-ash based geopolymers containing industrial wastes.
– Norkhairunnisa Mazlan, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Thermal stability and water absorption analysis of geopolymer based on rice husk ash and fire performance of geopolymer based rice husk ash/kaolin.
– Jörg Rathenow, Sinnotec Innovation Consulting GmbH, Germany, Easy to apply geopolymer floor coating as design floors.
– Matteo Baldassari, Concr3de, Netherlands, Additive manufacturing for Geopolymer concrete.
– Aida Pedram, Isfahan Science and Technology, Iran, Manufacturing bricks with geopolymer.
– Asmaa Kaddami, Laboratoire Navier, France, Elaboration and study of the functional properties of geopolymer foams.

13:00 Free Sandwich Lunch
– Groups – Discussions  until 15:30
– Materials Sciences + Products ; – Materials Technology & Engineering (+ civil engineering)
– Cements – Concretes (+ raw materials, adjuvants); – Sustainable / Eco Construction

Photos Gallery

Special thanks to our sponsor: AVENSO (Avenir Energies Solutions) with Dominique BRUCH

Keynote Conferences in video

State of the Geopolymer R&D 2016
Keynote by Joseph Davidovits.

58 min, 160 MB. Click on the icon on the right to watch it fullscreen.

It is a review on what happened in 2015 and the first semester of 2016 on geopolymer science and applications. In his keynote, Prof. J. Davidovits developed following topics:

1) Geopolymer science

• The purpose of the Geopolymer Camp: people meet together and develop new applications
• Report on Geopolymer WEBINARs 2016: The basics of geopolymer science with a special focus on cement and concrete
• Part 3 of Davidovits’ campaign “why alkali-activated materials are not geopolymers?”
• What scientists are now writing about this issue.

2) Geopolymer technologies

• Introduction to 3D-Printing with geopolymer binders (with a special session at the Geopolymer Camp)

3) Geopolymer Cements / Concretes

• Davidovits’ visit to the geopolymer concrete airport at Toowoomba, Australia
• Davidovits’ visit to the geopolymer concrete building at Brisbane, Australia
• False CO₂ values published in scientific papers

KEYNOTE “HIGH-TECH GEOPOLYMER CERAMIC”
by Giorgia Franchin et al., University of Padova, Italy:
Direct and indirect 3D printing with geopolymers.

27 min, 63 MB. Click on the icon on the right to watch it fullscreen.

KEYNOTE “TRUE GEOPOLYMER CEMENT FOR MASS PRODUCTION”
By Ramani R V, Kiran Global Chems, India:
Practical issues in the commercialization of geopolymer cement GEOCEMENT in India.

56 min, 128 MB. Click on the icon on the right to watch it fullscreen.

ACCESS TO THE PRESENTATIONS

Download and read the presentations given in front of the Geopolymer Camp attendance. Click here to access to the files.

PROGRAMME

The GeopolymerCamp 2016 spanned 3 days:

Special topic of interest: focused sessions of 3D-printing with geopolymer binders, on Tuesday July 5th.

Monday July 04, 2016 TUTORIAL

08:30-10:00: Registration to TUTORIAL
10:00-13:00: Workshop with Laboratory demonstrations involving standard recipes.
13:00-14:00: Sandwich Lunch
14:00-17:00: Short Courses + Workshop (Coffee-break 15:45-16:15)

15:30-18:00: Registration to GEOPOLYMER CAMP

Tuesday July 05, 2015, GEOPOLYMER CAMP

8:30: Registration
9:00-9:30: Individual messages from the participants (1-2 minutes)
9:30:10:45: Keynote by Joseph Davidovits: State of the Geopolymer R&D, 2016 with special emphasis on recent developments.
10:45-11:15: Coffee break

First session: at 11:15
Themes: geopolymer molecular chemistry; raw materials, scientific investigations.
–  Martin Leute, Wöllner Austria GmbH, Austria., Geosil – ready to use alkali silicates for Geopolymers.
– Cyrille Deteuf, Imerys, The manufacture of metakaolins.
– Michael Boatright, Coastal Erosion, USA, Can Red Mud Geo Polymers create abundance in the Oceans?,
– Tomasz Stawski, Helmholtz Centre Potsdam, Germany, The direct characterization of the precursor colloidal phases in applications for sol-gel and mineral systems.
–  Joseph Davidovits, Geopolymers based on natural and synthetic metakaolin – a critical review.

13:00: Free Sandwich Lunch

14:00-16:00: Focused Session on 3D-printing with geopolymer binders:

– Keynote: Giorgia Franchin et al., University of Padova, Italy: Direct and indirect 3D printing with geopolymers.
– Panda Biranchi, Nanyang Technological University NTU, Singapore, 3D printing of Geopolymer binders/mortars for construction application.
– Alex Reggiani, Andrey Dudnikov, Marina Dudnikova, Renca RUS, LLC (Joint Italian and Russian company) / Geobeton, LLC (Russia), The application of geopolymer concrete in the first mobile 3D-printer for buildings construction.
– Geopolymer Institute and Christine Pelegris, Picardie University Jules Verne, Saint-Quentin, France, Indirect 3D printing of MK 750-based geopolymer ceramic.

16:00-16:30: Coffee break

Second session: at 16:30
Themes: industrial applications, foamed panels, ceramics, high temperature, binders, composites, toxic and radioactive waste containment.
– David Fitzgerald, N.A. Engie Corp. USA, Summary of points of interest and potential in geopolymer technologies from a large scale electricity-power supplier view point,
– Chengying Bai, University of Padova, Italy, High strength open cell geopolymer foams with variable macro-porous structure,
– Surya Vesavkar, Impact Solutions, Scotland, U.K., Study on the feasibility of using metakaolin-based geopolymers as fillers in plastics.

Wednesday July 06:

Third session at 9:00-13:00
Themes: building applications, eco-construction, LTGS, bricks, cements, concretes, CO2 mitigation, Global Warming.
– Joseph Davidovits, Geopolymer Institute, WHY DID IT TAKE 30 YEARS from the invention of Geopolymer cement in 1983-1984 until the successful commercialization in Australia, 100,000 tonnes geopolymer concrete for Airport.
9:30 – 10:15: Keynote:  Ramani R V, Kiran Global Chems, India: Practical issues in the commercialization of geopolymer cement GEOCEMENT in India.
– Vidéo “Pyramid stone”
– Dominique Bruch, Potential use of the Egyptian pyramid formula. Finding in the Negev desert (Israel) the right ingredients and formulas for making massive stones in the construction of permanent structures

10:45-11:15: Coffee break
– Mahmoud Khalifeh, University of Stavanger, Norway, Potential utilization of geopolymers for oil well cementing operations,
– Jörg Rathenow, Sinnotec Innovation Consulting GmbH, Germany, Corrosion protection and effective concrete repair with highly resistant geopolymer-based silicate mortars,
– Fernando Castro, University of Minho, Portugal, Incorporation of wastes from the metallurgical industry in geopolymers,
– Shima Pilehvar, Østfold University College, Norway, Investigating the mechanical properties of geopolymer concrete with incorporated micro-encapsulated phase change materials,
– Teewara Suwan, Brunel University, U.K, Dry mixing method of geopolymer for on-site application,
–  Xiven Simon Guan, Nano and Advanced Mat. Ins. Ltd, Hong Kong, Applications of Geopolymer Technologies in Hong Kong.
– Liqiu Tang, Elkem, Norway, Microsilica in concrete.

13:00 Free Sandwich Lunch   + Panels – Groups – Discussions  until 15:30
Panels – Groups – Discussions + Free Sandwich Lunch
– Materials Sciences + Products
– Materials Technology & Engineering (+ civil engineering)
– Cements – Concretes (+ raw materials, adjuvants)
– Sustainable / Eco Construction

Photos Gallery

PROGRAMME

The GeopolymerCamp 2015 spanned 3 days:

Special topic of interest: Tutorial-Workshop on Monday July 6.

Monday July 06, 2015 TUTORIAL

08:30-10:00: Registration to TUTORIAL
10:00-13:00: Workshop with Laboratory demonstrations involving standard recipes.
13:00-14:00: Sandwich Lunch
14:00-17:00: Short Courses + Workshop (Coffee-break 15:45-16:15)

15:30-18:00: Registration to GEOPOLYMER CAMP

Tuesday July 07, 2015, GEOPOLYMER CAMP

9:00-9:30: Individual messages from the participants (1-2 minutes)
9:30:10:30: Keynote by Joseph Davidovits: State of the Geopolymer R&D, 2015 with special emphasis on recent developments.
10:30-11:00: Coffee break
First session: at 11:00
Themes: geopolymer molecular chemistry; raw materials, scientific investigations.
– Why AAM are not Geopolymers, video (21 min.)
– Karolína Borůvková, The modification of the surface in order to reduce the formation of efflorescence.
– Lee Wei-Hao, Development of Geopolymer in Taipei Tech, Taiwan
– Ramani R V, Kiran Global Chems, India: Development of water glass industry and Alacrete geopolymer concrete.

13:00: Free Sandwich Lunch

14:00-14:45: Keynote by Henk Nugteren, TU Delft, Netherlands: Geopolymer coating of bacteria-containing granules for use in self-healing concrete.
Second session: at 14:45
Themes: industrial applications (foamed panels, ceramics, high temperature, binders, composites, toxic and radioactive waste containment)

– Joseph Davidovits,: Environmental implications of Geopolymers;
– Excerpt : Elsevier-Geopolymer Institute Virtual Journal on Geopolymer Science;
– Radioactive waste containment + video;

16:00-16:30: Coffee break
– Thomas Scheiblauer, Are fireproof geopolymer matrix based syntactic foams feasible?
– Garrison CK Chau, Potential applications of geopolymer technologies in Hong Kong
– Jason Learned, High-temperature resistant geopolymer pizza oven

Wednesday July 08:

9:00 – 9:45: Keynote: Dr. N.P. Rajamane /Dr. N. Jeyalakshmi, SRM University, India: Development of Geopolymer cements/concretes in India.
Third session at 9:45
Themes: building applications, eco-construction, LTGS, bricks, cements, concretes, CO2 mitigation, Global Warming.
– Supphatuch Ukritnukun, Durability of Slag/fly ash-based Geopolymer Cement in Different Sulphate Environments
– Linda Monfardini, Experimental study on geopolymer concrete: structural applications
10:30-11:00: Coffee break
– Ng Serina, Our R&D projects at SINTEF Trondheim, Norway
– Wolfram Marwik, Ecocity project part II – Continuation, possibilities, environment & building materials
– Stefan Backa, Building a summer house out of environmentally sound material
– Emmanuel Olivi, A contribution to spreading the Geopolymer knowledge
– Rodney Hirsch, Building from local materials in the Desert

13:00 Free Sandwich Lunch + Panels – Groups – Discussions until 15:30

Keynote Conferences in video

State of the Geopolymer R&D 2015 Keynote by Joseph Davidovits.

It is a review on what happened in 2014 and the first semester of 2015 on geopolymer science and applications. In his keynote, Prof. J. Davidovits developed following topics:

1) Geopolymer science

• Exponential increase of laboratories and scientific publications
• Creation with Elsevier of the Virtual Journal on Geopolymer Science
• Report on Geopolymer WEBINARs 2014: The basics of geopolymer science
• Geopolymers are inorganic macromolecules, polymers, not alkali-activation.
• Clarifying Statement: history of geopolymer development vs. alkali-activation by Glukhovsky.
• State of the 15 Research topics on geopolymer science
• The manufacture of geopolymer cements: evolution since 1983-1985 of geopolymer cement formulation, diminution of K-silicate from 50% by weight to 14% by weight.
• Geopolymer concrete: Brisbane Wellcamp airpot made of Geopolymer Concrete
• Radioactive and Nuclear Waste: Fukushima clean up with geopolymer

2) Geopolymer technologies

• Geopolymer components through 3D printing.
• Foundry sand core application (video).

3) Geopolymer Cements / Concretes

• Miliken launched a new product, GeoSpray, a special mortar and grout for infrastructure rehabilitation.
• Wagners new Brisbane Wellcamp Airport involving 70,000 tonnes of geopolymer concrete EFC.
• Why did it take so long: standards for geopolymer cement/concrete, Australian AS 3600, USA ASTM C1157

Keynote by Henk Nugteren, TU Delft, The Netherlands: Geopolymer coating of bacteria-containing granules for use in self-healing concrete.

ACCESS TO THE PRESENTATIONS

Download and read the presentations given in front of the Geopolymer Camp attendance. Click here to access to the files.

Papers, communications

Session 1: Geopolymer molecular chemistry, scientific investigations, raw materials.

• Karolína Borůvková and Iva Du1ová,Technical University of Liberex, Czech Republic, Hyfrophobic tratment of the surface in order to reduce the formation of efflorescence.
• Lee Wei-Hao, National Taipei University of Technology (Taipei), Development of Geopolymer in Taipei Tech, Taiwan
• Ramani R V, Kiran Global Chems, India: Sodium silicate… to Geopolymer.

Session 2: industrial applications (foamed panels, ceramics, high temperature, binders, composites, toxic and radioactive waste containment)

• Joseph Davidovits, Geopolymer Institute Saint-Quentin:
  • Environmental implications of Geopolymers;
  • Elsevier-Geopolymer Institute Virtual Journal on Geopolymer Science;
  • Radioactive waste containment
• Thomas Scheiblauer, Thomas Scheiblauer architecture, Vienna, Austria: Are fireproof geopolymer matrix based syntactic foams feasible?
• Garrison CK Chau, Construction & Building Materials Nano & Advanced Materials Institute (NAMI), Hong Kong, China: Potential applications of geopolymer technologies in Hong Kong
• Jason Learned, High-temperature resistant geopolymer pizza oven

Session 3: building applications, LTGS, bricks, cements, concretes, Eco-building, etc.

• Keynote by N.P. Rajamane and N. Jeyalakshmi, SRM University, India: Development of Geopolymer cements/concretes in India
• Supphatuch Ukritnukun, UNSW University, Australia: Durability of Slag/fly ash-based Geopolymer Cement in Different Sulphate Environments
• Linda Monfardini, University of Brescia, Italy:Experimental study on geopolymer concrete: structural applications
• Ng Serina, SINTEF Building and Infrastructure, Trondheim, Norway: Our R&D projects at SINTEF
• Wolfram Marwik, Switzerland: Ecocity project part II – Continuation, possibilities, environment & building materials
• Stefan Backa, Norway: Building a summer house out of environmentally sound material
• Emmanuel Olivi, France: A contribution to spreading the Geopolymer knowledge
• Rodney Hirsch, Israel: Building from local materials in the Desert
• Andrew McIntosh, banah UK, N.I, UK: banahCEM Geopolymer Binder System
• Lieven Machiels, Lukas Arnout, Elise François, Roberto Murillo, Yiannis Pontikes, K. University Leuven, Belgium: Geopolymer cement from vitreous precursors – pilot scale testing of paver production

Panels + Groups

Photos Gallery

Special thanks to our sponsor: AVENSO (Avenir Energies Solutions, Dominique Bruch)

PROGRAMME

The GeopolymerCamp 2014 spanned 3 days:

Special topic of interest: World’s first public building with structural Geopolymer Concrete in Brisbane, Australia.

Monday July 07 afternoon
14:00-15:30: Registration
15:30-18:30: Individual introduction; each GP Camp participant introduces himself: affiliation, main interest, project involvement, etc. (3 min. per person). Preparation of the sessions schedule, groups of interests, themes.

Tuesday July 08:
9:00: Prof. Joseph Davidovits Keynote: State of the Geopolymer R&D, 2013.
10:45-13:00: First session Themes: What is a geopolymer?
Keynote by Erik G. Søgaard, Aalborg University, Denmark, “Silica-based geopolymer: oligomers characterization”.
13:00: Free Sandwich Lunch
14:00 – 14:45: Keynote by Zdeněk Krahula, Sandteam, Spol.S R.O, Czech Republik, “GEOPOL®- The technology of mould and core production with inorganic binder system in foundry industry”.
14:45-15:30: Second session: Themes: industrial applications (foamed panels, ceramics, high temperature, binders, composites, toxic and radioactive waste containment)
16:30-17:00: Poster session
17:00-18:30 Third Session Ancient Technologies: Geopolymer and Roman cement, restoration of cultural heritage.

Wednesday July 09:
9:00 – 11:00: 4th Session: Themes: building applications, LTGS, bricks, cements, concretes, Eco-building, etc. Chair: Dr. Parames Kamhangrittirong, Kasetsart University, Bangkok
11:00 – 13:00: Panels – Groups
13:00: Free Sandwich Lunch 
+ Panels – Groups

Keynote Conferences in video

State of the Geopolymer R&D 2014

It is a review on what happened in 2013 and the first semester of 2014 on geopolymer science and applications. In his keynote, Prof. J. Davidovits developed following topics:

1) Geopolymer science

• Exponential increase of laboratories and scientific publications
• Future creation of the Journal of Geopolymer Science
• Report on Geopolymer WEBINAR 2013 April 16-17: The basics of geopolymer science
• State of the 15 Research topics on geopolymer science
• Study of ESPCI-ParisTech, microsilica-based (silica fume) Si speciations in Na-silicate solutions
• Alkali-activation vs geopolymerization
• Ferro-sialate (-Fe-O-Si-O-Al-O-) rock-based geopolymer cement
• Silica-based geopolymer resin (Na,K)nano-poly(silanol)
• Phosphate-based geopolymer, AlPO4 isomorphs
• Organic-mineral geopolymer: phenolic, water-based latex, ethyl ester silicate silane, epoxy, compatibility rule: Napoli Parthenope Univ.
• Geopolymer in ceramic processing, high temperature ceramics (Cs, Li, Ga, Ge)
• Geopolymer concrete: First structural geopolymer concrete (Brisbane, Wagners/Hasell)

2) Geopolymer technologies

• More and more jobs creation, which means success in the development of the chemistry.

3) Geopolymer Cements / Concretes

• Nuclear Decommissioning Authority in UK, reported that Lucideon studied the encapsulation of waste that exceed their expectations.
• Miliken launched a new product, GeoSpray, a special mortar and grout for infrastructure rehabilitation.
• North Carolina Charlotte University in the US developed a solar house with fly-ash based geopolymer concrete walls with colling pipes in it.
• University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia, has built a Global Change Institute which is the world’s first building to successfully use geopolymer concrete for structural purposes.
• Autralian company Wagners released their Earth Friendly Concrete (EFC, Wagners’ trade mark for geopolymer concrete).
• Technical data on Wagners’ geopolymer concrete.

4) Geopolymer and archaeology

• Session developped during this GPCamp.

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Keynote: “GEOPOL® – The technology of mould and core production with inorganic binder system in foundry industry” by Ing. Zdeněk Krahula, Sandteam, Spol.S R.O, Czech Republik.

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Keynote: “Silica-based geopolymer: oligomers characterization” by Prof. Erik G. Søgaard, Aalborg University, Denmark.

ACCESS TO THE PRESENTATIONS

Download and read the presentations given in front of the Geopolymer Camp attendance. Click here to access to the files.

Small communications

Session 1: Geopolymer molecular chemistry, scientific investigations, raw materials.

• Annalisa Natali Murri, CertiMaC./ISTEC CNR, Italy: Chemical consolidation of vegetal and animal derived biomass ashes: a case study
• Lieven Machiels, K. University Leuven, Belgium: Plasmastone: a novel raw materials for geopolymers
• Dominique Bruch, AVENSO (Avenir Energies Solutions), Martinique, France: The need for on-site simple analytical means
• Joseph Davidovits, Geopolymer Institute Saint-Quentin: Discussion on creating the “Journal of Geopolymer Science”

Session 2: industrial applications (foamed panels, ceramics, high temperature, binders, composites, toxic and radioactive waste containment)

• Soumaya Louati, Ecole Nationale d’Ingénieurs de Sfax, Tunisia: Structural, thermal, and dielectric characterizations of “green” phosphoric acid-based geopolymers
• Roni Martins Schmeling, Wincret Designer Concrete Products, Brazil: Decorative and architectural geopolymer panels
• Brian Day, Old Hall Barn, UK: Does geopolymer technology provide materials and methods for producing finished sculpture?
• Jae-Sol Lee, KONES (Korea Nuclear Engineering Services), Korea: Materials for development of containers for radioactive waste management.

Poster session

• Davidovits & al.: The European Research Project GEOASH, Geopolymer Cement Based on European Fly Ashes
• F.A.A. + Rutgers U.: Fire-Safety Solutions with Geopolymer Composites
• Geopolymer Institute: Dehydroxylation Mechanism of Kaolinite into Metakaolin (MK-750)
• Geopolymer Institute: The Mineral Polymer Concept: Silicones and Geopolymers with Covalent Bonding
• Ralph Davidovits & al.: 25,000 Year-old Geopolymer Ceramic ? Low-Temperature Manufacture of Prehistoric Black Ceramic
• Frédéric Davidovits: 2,000 Year-old Roman Cement and Modern Geopolymer Cement: Vitruvius’ Work De Architectura re-visited

Session 3: Ancient Technologies

• Video, Part 10, Geopolymer Webinar Spring 2014, Geopolymer – Roman cement
• Frédéric Davidovits, Geopolymer Institute, France: 2,000 Year-old Roman Cement: geology and ancient texts
• Sergio Tamburini, CNR – IENI, Italy: Challenging Materials for Restoration of Cultural Heritage

Session 4: building applications, LTGS, bricks, cements, concretes, Eco-building, etc.

• Joseph Davidovits, Geopolymer Institute: The 6 basic rules in Geopolymer cement processing (+2 videos)
• Minna Sarkkinen, Kajaani University, Finland: Geomaterials project – Geopolymer binder mix development for structural applications
• Tero Luukkonen, Kajaani University, Finland: Utilization of metakaolin based geopolymer as an effective sorbent medium in various water treatment applications
• Ivan Man Lung Sham, Nano & Advanced Materials Institute, China: Advanced materials developments in Hong Kong
• Mihovil Zmar, University of Zagreb, Croatia: Academic solidarity with geopolymer
• Parames Kamhangrittirong, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand: The engineering properties and microstructure of high calcium fly ash based geopolymer from Mae-moh power plant
• David Andresen, Geopolymer Hempcrete, Australia: HempCreate: the art of hemp based geopolymer extrusion
• Joost Koevoets, IHC Holland, Netherlands: Low temperature Geopolymer combinations for eliminating waste & high resistance materials
• Wolfram Marwik, Ecotech Swiss GmbH, Switzerland: Creating in an arid environment high/low-tech living and working facilities
• Dominique Bruch, AVENSO (Avenir Energies Solutions), Martinique, France: Applications inside Negev Desert for massive blocks to make damps and cisterns
• Christopher Gardner, BioCharisma.com, Costa Rica: Converting Bauxite clays, within a Super Adobe context, into limestone-like geopolymer bricks
• Andrew McIntosh, banah UK, N.I, UK: banahCEM Geopolymer Binder System

Panels + Groups

Photos

Registration are running until July 4. It is time to register.

Program: (see the detailed program)
The 6th GP Camp 2014 will present the traditional Keynote “State of Geopolymer R&D 2014“, several communications (20 to 30) from the participants, and two special featured Sessions with Keynotes:
– Structural Geopolymer Concrete
– Geopolymers in Foundry Applications.

You’ll have 3 days (7-8-9 July) for learning, presenting, sharing, chatting, at super saver-cost. As you know, we have decided to break down the infernal spiral of costs that is undermining the exchanges between the scientific communities. Conferences with registration fees of 1000 dollars (700 euros) are non-sense.

Introducing the Journal of Geopolymer Science

Keynote papers from present and previous GP-Camp as well as selected presentations will be published in this newly founded scientific journal specially dedicated to geopolymer science and technologies in collaboration with a major international publisher (on going discussion). The Journal of Geopolymer Science should serve as a focal point for scientists, engineers, academicians, graduate and undergraduate students, fellows, professionals and associates pursuing research on geopolymer science and technologies throughout the world. The journal will be led by the founder of geopolymer science, Prof. Joseph Davidovits, assisted by world’s reputed editors. It is aimed at providing a dedicated editorial board, zero tolerance for plagiarism and high respect for publication ethics.

Let start a new era, return to what it was, 50 years ago, when conferences and gatherings were affordable. COME TO THE GEOPOLYMER CAMP. To register Go to
GeopolymerCamp

SEE YOU IN SAINT-QUENTIN

Professor Joseph Davidovits

PROGRAMME

The GeopolymerCamp 2013 spanned 3 days:

Special topic of interest: focussed session Ancient Technologies on Tuesday afternoon:

Monday July 08 afternoon
14:00-15:30: Registration
15:30-18:30: Individual introduction; each GP Camp participant introduces himself: affiliation, main interest, project involvement, etc. (3 min. per person). Preparation of the sessions schedule, groups of interests, themes.

Tuesday July 09:
9:00: Prof. Joseph Davidovits Keynote: State of the Geopolymer R&D, 2013.
10:45-13:00: First session Themes: Geopolymer molecular chemistry, scientific investigations, GP-Raw materials. Editing the Internet Wikipedia pages on “geopolymer” and “geopolymer cement“..
13:00: Free Sandwich Lunch
14:00 – 14:45: Keynote by Dr. Giuseppina Roviello, Dipartimento per le Tecnologie – Facoltà di Ingegneria, Università di Napoli ‘Parthenope’, Napoli, Italy: “Novel hybrid organic-geopolymer materials”.
14:45-15:30: Second session: Themes: industrial applications (foamed panels, ceramics, high temperature, binders, composites, toxic and radioactive waste containment)
15:30-16:00: Poster session
16:30-18:30 Focused Session Ancient Technologies: Chair: Emer. Prof. Guy Demortier, Namur University, Belgium: – “Micro-analytical evidence that natural limestone of Maadi and Turah are different from Kufu and Kafrè pyramid material”
– Keynote by Dr. Igor Túnyi, Geophysical Institute SAS, Bratislava, Slovak Republic: “Paleomagnetism study supports Pyramid geopolymer stone” (Presentd by Dr. Frédéric Davidovits, Geopolymer Institute)

Wednesday July 12:
9:00 – 11:00: 4th Session: Themes: building applications, LTGS, bricks, cements, concretes, Eco-building, etc…. Chair: Dr. Parames Kamhangrittirong, Kasetsart University, Bangkok
11:00 – 13:00: Panels – Groups
13:00: Free Sandwich Lunch 
+ Panels – Groups

Keynote Conferences in video

State of the Geopolymer R&D 2013

It is a review on what happened in 2012 and the first semester of 2013 on geopolymer science and applications. In his keynote, Prof. J. Davidovits developed following topics:

1) Geopolymer science

• Exponential increase of laboratories and scientific publications
• Report on Geopolymer WEBINAR 2013 April 16-17: The basics of geopolymer science
• Book “Geopolymer Chemistry & Applications” replacing DVD by USB stick
• State of the 15 Research topics on geopolymer science
• Adhesion properties on steel and aluminum plates
• The use of quasicrystals and a tribute to Daniel J. Shechtman, Nobel laureate in chemistry, 2011.
• Suitability of geopolymers for space applications (telescopes, adhesives)
• High temperature tensile testing of geopolymer-SIC composites (McLaren racing cars)
• Adhesion with Organo-silane and general statement on organo-mineral geopolymer hybrids: new synthesis approach

2) Geopolymer technologies

• PVC/geopolymer composite panels
• Filing of International PATENT Applications describing geopolymeric materials: the opinion of the International Searching Authority (PCT/WO)
• Panel composites for aeronautical industry involving flax fiber and geopolymer resin

3) Geopolymer Cements / Concretes

• Strength increase with addition of 0.5% of cotton fiber
• Acid resistant geopolymer concrete for CO2 sequestration
• Word-first production run: 2,500 tonnes of MK/slag-based geopolymer concrete
• Paving tiles based on steel slag/geopolymer mass-produced in India
• Cast In-Situ Geopolymer Concrete Structure in India
• Geopolymer Cement review 2013; the 2 standards: fly ash-based geopolymer cement and (Na,K,Ca)-(ferro-sialate)-based geopolymer cement. Example of India sub-continent< /li>
• Costs and carbon emission for geopolymer pastes in comparison to OPC: the polemical issue

4) Geopolymer and archaeology

• Latest analysis of ancient Roman cement suggests geopolymeric make up of cement paste (Al-Tobermorite)
• Paleomagnetic investigation of great pyramids blocks proves artificial nature

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Keynote: “Novel hybrid organic-geopolymer materials” by Dr. Giuseppina Roviello, Dipartimento per le Tecnologie – Facoltà di Ingegneria, Università di Napoli ‘Parthenope’, Napoli, Italy

Novel hybrid organic–inorganic materials were prepared through an innovative synthesis approach based on a co-reticulation in mild conditions of epoxy based organic resins and an MK-based geopolymer inorganic matrix. A high compatibility between the organic and inorganic phases, even at appreciable concentration of resin, was realized up to micrometric level. These new materials present significantly enhanced compressive strengths and toughness.

It is based on the incorporation of the organic resin to the geopolymeric matrix suspension when both polymerization reactions are not yet completed. A good compatibility between the organic and the aqueous inorganic phases is obtained thanks to the numerous hydroxyl tails formed during the epoxy ring opening reaction that make the organic phase “temporarily hydrophilic” increasing the compatibility with the aqueous inorganic phase.

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Keynote on Egyptian Pyramids: “Micro-analytical evidence that natural limestone of Maadi and Turah are different from Kufu and Kafrè pyramid material” by Prof. Guy Demortier, Namur University, Belgium, in collaboration with L. Csedreki, E. Furu, Z. Török, I Uzonyi, Institute for Nuclear Research, Hungarian Academy of Sciences – Debrecen (Hungary)

ACCESS TO THE PRESENTATIONS

Download and read the presentations given in front of the Geopolymer Camp attendance. Click here to access to the files.

Small communications

Session 1: Geopolymer molecular chemistry, scientific investigations, raw materials. Discussion on editing the Internet Wikipedia page on “geopolymer”

• Martin Leute, Wöllner Austria GmbH: Basics of alkali silicates
• Alf Baker, CEO WA Kaolin, Australia: Metakaolin for Geopolymers
• Thomas Hanzlicek, Institute of Rock Structure and Mechanics of Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic: Amorphous or Crystalline ?
• Joseph Davidovits, Geopolymer Institute Saint-Quentin: Discussion on editing the New Internet WIKIPEDIA page on “geopolymer” and “geopolymer cement”.

Session 2: industrial applications (foamed panels, ceramics, high temperature, binders, composites, toxic and radioactive waste containment)

• Oreste Tarallo, Universita degli Studi di Napoli Frederico II, Italy: Synthesis and Characterization of geopolymer-epoxy hybrid composite
• Ivana Perna, Institute of Rock Structure and Mechanics of Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic: Materials for geopolymers
• Nripati Ranjan Bose, Central Glass & Ceramic Research institute, Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), Govt. of India: Fiber reinforced geopolymer cement-based composites materials.
• Tomas Hanzlicek, Institute of Rock Structure and Mechanics of Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic: Tests for producing and employing geopolymer materials.

Poster session

• Marcelo Strozi Cilla: Novel Geopolymer Foams by Gel-Casting
• François Deroux: Different technologies for Metakaolins production
• Davidovits & al.: The European Research Project GEOASH, Geopolymer Cement Based on European Fly Ashes
• F.A.A. + Rutgers U.: Fire-Safety Solutions with Geopolymer Composites
• Geopolymer Institute: Dehydroxylation Mechanism of Kaolinite into Metakaolin (MK-750)
• Geopolymer Institute: The Mineral Polymer Concept: Silicones and Geopolymers with Covalent Bonding
• Ralph Davidovits & al.: 25,000 Year-old Geopolymer Ceramic ? Low-Temperature Manufacture of Prehistoric Black Ceramic
• Frédéric Davidovits: 2,000 Year-old Roman Cement and Modern Geopolymer Cement: Vitruvius’ Work De Architectura re-visited

Session 3: Ancient Technologies

• Introduction by Guy Demortier (see keynote)
• Video: Ari-Kat, the technology of pyramid construction
• Igor Túnyi, Geophysical Institute SAS, Bratislava, Slovak Republic: “Paleomagnetism study supports Pyramid geopolymer stone” (Presented by Frédéric Davidovits, Geopolymer Institute)

Session 4: building applications, LTGS, bricks, cements, concretes, Eco-building, etc…

• Joseph Davidovits, Geopolymer Institute: The 6 basic rules in Geopolymer cement processing (+2 videos).
• Nadezda Eroshkina, Penza State University of Architecture and Construction Penza, Russia, Geopolymer binders based on magmatic rocks
• Parames Kamhangrittiron, Center of Building Innovation and Technology Building Technology Division Kasetsart University, Thailand: Syntheis an properties of high calcium fly ash based geopolymer for concrete applications
• Andrew McIntosh, banah UK, N.I, UK: Development of Geopolymer Cement For Use In Construction.

Panels + Groups

Photos

Program: (see the detailed program)
The 5th GP Camp 2013 will present the traditional Keynote “State of Geopolymer R&D 2013“, several small communications (20 to 30) from the participants, and two special featured Sessions with Keynotes dedicated to:
– Organic-mineral geopolymers
– Ancient technologies (latest analysis of the pyramid stones).

Registrations are running well and we are confident that this fifth Geopolymer Camp will be a success. You’ll have 3 days (8-9-10 July) for learning, presenting, sharing, chatting, at super saver-cost. As you know, we have decided to break down the infernal spiral of costs that is undermining the exchanges between the scientific communities. Conferences with registration fees of 1000 dollars (700 euros) are non-sense.

Let start a new era, return to what it was, 50 years ago, when conferences and gatherings were affordable. COME TO THE GEOPOLYMER CAMP. To register Go to
GeopolymerCamp

SEE YOU IN SAINT-QUENTIN

Professor Joseph Davidovits

PROGRAMME

The GeopolymerCamp 2012 spanned 3 days:

Special topic of interest: focussed session Ancient Technologies on Tuesday afternoon:

Monday July 09 afternoon
14:00-15:30: Registration
15:30-18:00: Individual introduction; each GP Camp participant introduces himself: affiliation, main interest, project involvement, etc. (3 min. per person). Preparation of the sessions schedule, groups of interests, themes.

Tuesday July 10:
9:00: Prof. Joseph Davidovits Keynote: State of the Geopolymer R&D, 2012.
10:45-13:00: First session Themes: Geopolymer molecular chemistry, scientific investigations, raw materials. Discussion on editing the Internet WIKIPEDIA page on “geopolymer”.
13:00: Free Sandwich Lunch
14:00 – 16:00:
– Keynote by Ing. Patrik Boura, Czech Development Agency, Prague: “Transition of geopolymer technology from laboratory to semi-industrial level”.
– standardizations of geopolymer processes; creation of Technical Committees (2): introducing the Architect’s Sub-Committee (Jim Neil, banah UK Ltd)
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– Second session: Themes: industrial applications (foamed panels, ceramics, high temperature, binders, composites, toxic and radioactive waste containment)
16:30-19:30:
– Focused Session Ancient Technologies, co-chair: Dr. Tomas Hanzlicek, Prague, and Dr. Frederic Davidovits, Geopolymer Institute.

Wednesday July 11:
9:00 – 13:00:
– Keynote by Prof. J.L. Barroso de Aguia, Portugal: Retrofitting, restoration and rehabilitation with geopolymer technologies

–Fourth session: Themes Chair: Dr. Parames Kamhangrittirong, Kasetsart University, Bangkok: building applications, LTGS, bricks, cements, concretes, Eco-building, etc….

13:00: Free Sandwich Lunch

Keynote Conferences in video

State of the Geopolymer R&D 2012

It is a review on what happened in 2011 and the first semester of 2012 on geopolymer science and applications. In his keynote, Prof. J. Davidovits developed following topics:

1) Geopolymer science

• Geopolymer Conferences
• Exponential increase of laboratories and scientific publications
• Book “Geopolymer Chemistry & Applications” 3rd edition and Chinese edition
• Geopolymer Terminology vs Cement Terminology: Na-S-Al-H cement-like terminology is an obstacle to fostering innovation
• 2 new geopolymer molecular units
• Al-O-P-O- poly(alumino-phospho) AlPO4-based geopolymer
• Fe-O-Si-O-Al-O-Si-O- poly(ferro-sialate) (Mössbauer spectroscopy)

2) Geopolymer technologies

• Pharmaceutical applications of geopolymer pellets
• Thermostructural fibrous geopolymer composite
• Heated mold for molding organic fibrous composites (15 meters long)
• Coatings and adhesives comprising synthetic geopolymer-epoxy compositions
• Geopolymer binder for recycling waste rockwool, reforming lava spuns into fibers
• Fire rated Aluminum-geopolymer panels
• BASF / PCI geopolymer grout launched in Europe
• First geopolymer binder based on “waterglass” manufactured by waterglass industry

3) Geopolymer Cements / Concretes

• Paving tiles based on steel slag/geopolymer mass-produced in India
• 2012 Rio de Janeiro Summit: CO2 increase
• Costs and carbon emission for geopolymer pastes in comparison to OPC, Australian context
• Why establish 2 universal and user-friendly geopolymer cements, standards for global economy?
• 1) (Na,K,Ca)-fly ash-based geopolymer cement
• 2) (Na,K,Ca)-(ferro-sialate)-based geopolymer cement
• 3) indusctrial hardener in powder form based on geology

4/ Geopolymer and archaeology

• Latest analysis of geopolymer stone (Snefru’s Bent Pyramid)
• Projects on “stand-by” due to polutical situation in Egypt

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Special Keynote: geopolymer definition in ‘Wikipedia’ on the Internet

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Keynote Patrik Boura, The new semi-industrial products

ACCESS TO THE PRESENTATIONS

Download and read the presentations given in front of the Geopolymer Camp attendance. Click here to access to the files.

Small communications

Session 1: Geopolymer molecular chemistry, scientific investigations, raw materials. Discussion on editing the Internet WIKIPEDIA page on “geopolymer”

• Joseph Davidovits, Geopolymer Institute Saint-Quentin: video Geopolymer for Newcomers, Topic 1 and comments
• Jim Neill, banah UK, N.I., UK: Standardization of Geopolymers
• Joseph Davidovits, Geopolymer Institute Saint-Quentin: Discussion on editing the Internet WIKIPEDIA page on “geopolymer”.
• Lieven Machiels, Y. Pontikes, S. Onisei, L. Pandelaers, L. Cuyvers, D. Geysen, T. Jones, B. Blanpain, Centre for High Temperature Processes and Sustainable Materials Managment, KU Leuven, Belgium: Supercooling of slags: Design of inorganic polymer precursors

Session 2: industrial applications (foamed panels, ceramics, high temperature, binders, composites, toxic and radioactive waste containment)

• Ivana Perna and Thomas Hanzlicek, Institute of Rock Structure and Mechanics of Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic: New abrasive materials based on hybrid geopolymer matrix
• Antoine Laulherre, violin maker, Paris: Geopolymer coating on special wood for music instruments.
• Petr Sulovský, Dept. of Geology, Palacky University, Olomouc, Czech Republic: Some research themes in the field of geopolymers
• Joseph Davidovits, Geopolymer Institute Saint-Quentin: thermal properties of geopolymers with different Si:Al ratios.

Session 3: Ancient Technologies

• Thomas Hanzlicek, Ivana Perna and Z. Ertl, Institute of Rock Structure and Mechanics of Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic: Pre-Portland Cements and Geopolymers, Review of the 19.Century experiences
• Frédéric Davidovits, Geopolymer Institute Saint-Quentin: geological origin of the reagents constituting the Roman mortar according to Vitrivius
• Gabe J. Kish, USA : A Geopolymer from the Andes? – An old material with new applications potential.
• Joseph Davidovits, Geopolymer Institute Saint-Quentin: the chemistry of pyramid stones. (video)
• Fuji TV video on pyramids (excerpt).

Session 4: building applications, LTGS, bricks, cements, concretes, Eco-building, etc…

• Jose Aguiar, University of Minho, Portugal: Retrofitting, Restoration and Rehabilitation of Structures with Geopolymers Technologies
• Andrew McIntosh, banah UK, N.I, UK: Development of Geopolymer Cement For Use In Construction.
• M. Bassir Diop, Earth Science Institute, University Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar, Senegal: Comparing the performances of bricks made with natural clay and clay activated by calcination and addition of sodium silicate.
• Aurélie Favier, G.Habert, J.B.d’Espinose de la Caillerie and N.Roussel, Univ.Paris Est, IFSTTAR, Paris: Rheological behaviour of metakaolin-based geopolymer.
• Miladin Radovic, Matthew Westwick1 and Maricela Lizcano, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas A & M University, College Station, Texas, USA; Effects of Water Content and Si/Al Ratio on the Structure and Thermo-mechanical Properties of Geopolymers.
• Ádám Rácz, Gábor Mucsi and Barnabás Csőke, Institute of Raw Material Preparation and Environmental Process Engineering, University of Miskolc, Hungary: Raw material preparation in geopolymer production with special regards to the grinding
• Gábor Mucsi, Institute of Raw Material Preparation and Environmental Process Engineering, University of Miskolc, Hungary: Effect of mechanical activation of fly ash on geopolymer strength.
• Janos Lakatos, Institut of Chemistry, University of Miskolc, Hungary: Comparison of mobility changing of elements during the pretreatment of the geopolymer raw materials (fly ash grinding).
• Luis Velasquez, CI&D Cementos Progreso SA Guatemala, Central America: Geopolymers, Lab trials and setting control with lime
• Kristoffer Krnel, Zmago Stadler and Tomaž Kosmač, Engineering Ceramics Department
Jožef Stefan Institute, Ljubljana, Slovenia: Fibre reinforced fly ash-based geopolymer composites.
• Arno Keulen, Van Gansewinkel Minerals, PA Waalwijk, Netherlands: Geopolymer binder (slag-based, fly ash-based) and there optimal boundary conditions
• Parames Kamhangrittiron, Center of Building Innovation and Technology Building Technology Division Kasetsart University, Thailand: Syntheis an properties of high calcium fly ash based geopolymer for concrete applications

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Registrations are running well and we are confident that this fourth Geopolymer Camp will be a success. You’ll have 3 days (9-10-11 July) for learning, presenting, sharing, chatting, at super saver-cost. As you know, we have decided to break down the infernal spiral of costs that is undermining the exchanges between the scientific communities. Conferences with registration fees of 1000 dollars (700 euros) are non-sense.

Let start a new era, return to what it was, 50 years ago, when conferences and gatherings were affordable. COME TO THE GEOPOLYMER CAMP. To register Go to
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SEE YOU IN SAINT-QUENTIN

Professor Joseph Davidovits