To sum-up: Alkali-Activated Materials (AAM) are NOT Polymers, so they cannot be called Geo-Polymers. AAMs are hydrates and Geopolymers are polymers. Geopolymers are NOT a subset of AAM because they are not a calcium hydrate alternative (no NASH, no KASH). Geopolymer is not a hydrate, because water does not participate in the structuration of the material. AAM and Geopolymers belong to two very different and separate chemistry systems (a hydrate/precipitate that is a monomer or a dimer versus a true polymer). Those who claim that both terms are synonyms are promoting a misleading scientific belief. Learn why by watching these four videos.
“Non-activated geopolymers” are the only TRUE geopolymers that provide the excellent properties you are expecting. AAM kills polymeric reaction.

Get an official transcript of the 4 videos, including a DOI for official references and citations, by downloading the technical paper # 25.

Geopolymers vs. AAM: Understanding the Crucial Differences

33 min, 89 MB. Click on the CC icon to ACTIVATE SUBTITLES. Watch it fullscreen.

Buy the “Geopolymer Bundle” Video + Tutorial (click here).

Summary: Geopolymers are not Alkali Activated Materials (AAM).
AAMs are characterized by their hydration process and are not polymers. Therefore, they cannot be called geopolymers. Geopolymers, on the other hand, are polymers and not hydrates. Consequently, the terms NASH or KASH are irrelevant because geopolymers are polymers, not hydrates. It is a significant scientific error to claim that polymers and hydrates are similar. Attempting to create a polymer using the mix design of a hydrate will result in failure (cracking, shrinkage and efflorescence). Conversely, following the kinetics of a polymer when making a geopolymer will result in success.
There is no controversy. You have been misled by people who lack a proper understanding of polymers. You have been faithfully following and copying their wrong mixes and getting bad results.
Everything is proven with solid scientific evidence against fake science.

Video description: This video is an excerpt from a 3-hour workshop on geopolymer processing. Buy the Geopolymer Bundle (click here).
It addresses common misconceptions about geopolymer cements and explains why many attempts to produce geopolymer cements have failed to achieve the superior properties that are often cited in the scientific literature.
The presenters argue that geopolymers are not alkali activated materials (AAM) and highlight the fundamental differences between the two. They emphasize the importance of understanding polymer chemistry for successful formulation.
The video critiques common errors in the scientific literature, particularly those propagated between 2003 and 2019, that have led to confusion in the field. It explains why treating geopolymers as hydrates (NASH or KASH) is incorrect and provides evidence from infrared spectroscopy and the role of water to support this claim.
The presenters emphasize the importance of proper terminology and understanding, pointing out that geopolymers are true mineral polymers, not hydrates or precipitates.
This informative video aims to clear up misconceptions and provide a solid foundation for those interested in working with geopolymer cement, ultimately promoting a better understanding and more successful implementation of this innovative material in construction and engineering.

Chapters:

• 00:00 Introduction
• 01:33 AAM are not GP
• 03:53 Geopolymer definition
• 05:06 Example of wrong mixing
• 11:58 Portland cement chemistry
• 12:57 Geopolymer chemistry
• 14:05 Wrong NASH and KASH terminology
• 15:42 Wrong RILEM committee definition
• 17:09 Water to binder ratio proves GP not a hydrate
• 18:35 IR proves GP not a hydrate
• 24:49 AAM are not Polymers
• 25:18 What is activation?
• 27:47 There is no GP activator
• 29:00 Concrete Society classifications
• 30:15 Designing Buildings definitions
• 32:43 GP is a polymer not a hydrate

Other videos

In his four recent keynotes at the Geopolymer Camp 2014, Geopolymer Camp 2015, Geopolymer Camp 2016 and Geopolymer Camp 2017, Prof. J. Davidovits explained why Alkali-Activated-Materials are not Geopolymers, or why alkali-activation is not geopolymerization. We have selected all the sequences that had been dedicated to this issue in the GPCamp-2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 keynotes. These new videos are titled: Why Alkali-Activated Materials are NOT Geopolymers. You will finally understand why they are two different systems.

Part 4 (new 2017): NASH / KASH is an invalid terminology

In 2016, a paper published by a group of scientists determined that there is no presence of NASH or KASH in geopolymer cement (see part 3 below). In this short excerpt, Prof. Joseph Davidovits explains this result by the true polymer nature of geopolymer chemistry. You will learn what true NASH and KASH are, and in which context they are actually used. AAM and geopolymer cement (wrongly shorten by some as “geopolymers”) are two very different and separate chemistry (a hydrate/precipitate that is a monomer or a dimer versus a true polymer). None is a subset of the other or its derivative which leads to confused interpretations.

10 min, 26 MB. Click on the icon on the right to watch it fullscreen.

Part 3: AAM are not polymers, so they cannot be called “geopolymers”

Prof. Joseph Davidovits emphasizes the fact that Alkali Activated Materials (AAM) are not polymers, so they cannot be called “geopolymers”. He presents what scientists are now writing about this issue. They now agree with proven facts that it is a big scientific mistake to use AAM and geopolymer as synonyms, and people shall stop doing so. Geopolymer cement is not a CSH derivative; therefore, scientists are now stating that applying the CSH terminology from Portland cement is not only inappropriate, but also calling them NASH and KASH is totally wrong. Those who purposefully use and propagate these misleading languages delude the understanding of the true chemical reactions that really occur (never a hydrate or a gel, but a polymer), resulting in confused interpretations.

27 min, 62 MB. Click on the icon on the right to watch it fullscreen.

Part 1 (2014): AAM are not geopolymers, two different chemistries

Prof. J. Davidovits explains the main differences between AAC (Alkali-Activated Cement or Concrete), AAS (Alkali-Activated Slag), AAF (Alkali-Activated Fly Ash) and Slag-based Geopolymer cement, in terms of chemistry, molecular structure, long-term durability. In a second part, on hand of the industrialization of Slag/fly ash-based geopolymer cement/concrete implemented by the company Wagners, Australia, he focuses on the results provided by the carbonation testing data obtained for ordinary Portland cement, AAS and EFC (Slag/fly ash-based geopolymer). The tests were carried out at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology RMIT in Australia. Geopolymer behaves like regular Portland cement, whereas AAS gets very bad carbonation results.

20 min, 46 MB. Click on the icon on the right to watch it fullscreen.

Part 2 (2015): Clarifying statement about all the false ideas and assertions

Prof. J. Davidovits makes a clarifying statement about all the false ideas and assertions written by several alkali activated materials scientists (incorrectly using the word “geopolymer” for marketing purpose in place of AAM) and blindly imitated by others. He explains why it is a true polymer with a well-known and understood chemistry (as opposed to those who claim it is a “gel” of unknown character), mentions the historicity and discovery of geopolymer chemistry, the real contributions of Glukhovsky and what he really wrote about geopolymers. He develops the range of actual industrial applications that goes far beyond cement made out of wastes…

29 min, 67 MB. Click on the icon on the right to watch it fullscreen.

They prove the transfer of knowledge involving the man-made geopolymer stones found in the monuments of Tiwanaku/Pumapunku, located in the Altiplano, Bolivia, South America, to the manufacture of the artificial statues of Easter Island.

They demonstrate the relationship between South-America and Easter Island.

49 min, 148 MB. Click on the icon on the right to watch it fullscreen.

Content:

1. Brief history of the research undertaken since 1981. (1:36)
2. Summary of the results provided by our research at Tiwanaku/Pumapunku (Bolivia, South America) since 2017. (8:38)
3. What is the connexion with Easter Island? From whom came the knowledge?
 When? How did it happen? (21:53)
4. Scientific analysis! (34:32)

In this talk, you will learn for the first time:
Why do the statues of Easter Island exist?
Why do they have this unique shape?
Who invented them and why only on Easter Island?
Why some of them are different?
Why does it scream they come from South America?
Everything is based on scientific analysis and multidisciplinary studies that nobody connected before.
The genius of mankind…

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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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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

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Videos

This free webinar covers various aspects of the geopolymer science and applications. Yet, you will find a focus on geopolymer cement and concrete to celebrate its successful commercialization that raises a great interest all over the world.
Professor Joseph Davidovits spans a broad spectrum of valuable knowledge in this 2¼ hours video by reviewing the following topics:

1. Geopolymer definitions.
2. Real world and successful applications and commercialization.
3. Heat and fire-resistant geopolymer.
4. Why did it take 30 years to commercialize geopolymer cement?
5. Alkali Activated Materials are not Polymers, so they cannot be used as synonyms for Geo-Polymers!
6. The “good” geopolymer terminology and why using it opens its understanding.
7. Principles of geopolymer technologies (it is first a real “polymer”).
8. Fly ash-based geopolymer concrete: how to make a good one.
9. The 6 basic rules in geopolymer processing.
10. False CO2 emissions calculations.

2h15, 265 MB. Click on the icon on the right to watch it fullscreen.

Join Professor Joseph Davidovits and listen to the Free Geopolymer WEBINAR Spring 2016 (free Web Workshop), April 19-20, 2016, a 1-day talk of 3 hours including 3-4 breaks with Q&A that will cover:

• The impact of geopolymer on your R&D projects, university research, product marketing or industrial practices.
• The fundamental principles and concept of geopolymer science and technology (geopolymer resins, binders and cements, high-tech composites, fire- and heat-resistance materials);
• The major impact of geopolymer chemistry on our global economy in terms of low-energy and low-CO2 production technologies: geopolymer cements, geopolymer ceramics, eco-building, LTGS bricks;

LANGUAGE IS ENGLISH. Each talk is designed in order to encourage fruitful discussions between Prof. Joseph Davidovits (3-4 breaks with Q&A).

During the webinar, we plan 2 identical sessions with the same talk and content but with a different time. It will help to connect with people around the world with different time zones. If you have any doubt for the time and date for your country, visit a time zone converter website like this one: thetimenow.com

April 19, 2016:

• Session 1: 07:00 UTC+0 (GMT) for Europe, Africa, Asia (09:00 Paris / Berlin, 09:00 Johannesburg, 10:00 Moscow, 11:00 Dubai, 12:00 New Delhi, 14:00 Jakarta, 15:00 Beijing, 16:00 Tokyo, 17:00 Sidney, 19:00 Auckland).

April 20, 2016:

• Session 2: 16:00 UTC+0 (GMT) for Europe and Americas (18:00 Paris / Berlin, 17:00 London / Casablanca, 13:00 Rio de Janeiro, 12:00 New York, 11:00 Mexico City, 09:00 Los Angeles).

Outline of the talk:
The talk shows how the development of the geopolymer science concept was governed by the need to solve global technological problems in the industrial fields of extractive minerals, ceramics, cements, building materials, decorative stones and restoration works, fire and heat resistant composites, high-tech composites for aerospace, aircraft, naval and automobile, radioactive and toxic waste containment, thermal insulation. 
It further provides a clear distinction between geopolymer and alkali-activated materials and highlights some historical milestones.
 Upon completion of this presentation, you will be able to make a clear cut between geopolymer technologies and low-tech/alkali-activated systems.

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.

Technical requirements: We will use the GoToWebinar system from LogMeIn working with many computers (PC, Mac, iOS or Android App), including a fast internet connection, a web browser and the GoToMeeting application that you must install in your computer or your mobile/tablet device. For more information, please verify that you meet the systems requirements for GoToMeeting. Before joining the meeting from the e-mail invitation, please join a test meeting to confirm that you are able to successfully join a meeting.

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Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport (BWWA), Toowoomba, Queensland, is Australia’s first greenfield public airport to be built in 48 years. BWWA became fully operational with commercial flights operated by Qantas Link in November 2014. See our News dated of October 14, 2014, 70,000 tonnes Geopolymer Concrete for airport.
This project marks a very significant milestone in engineering – the world’s largest geopolymer concrete project. BWWA was built with approximately 40,000 m3 (100,000 tonnes) of geopolymer concrete making it the largest application of this new class of concrete in the world. The geopolymer concrete developed by the company Wagners, known as Earth Friendly Concrete (EFC), was found to be well suited for this construction method due to its high flexural tensile strength, low shrinkage and workability characteristics. Heavy duty geopolymer concrete, 435 mm thick, used for the turning node, apron and taxiway aircraft pavements, welcomes a heavy 747 cargo for regular air traffic between Toowoomba-Wellcamp BWWA airport and Hong Kong. For technical details read the paper by Glasby et al. (2015), EFC Geopolymer Concrete Aircraft Pavements at Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport, in our Library, Technical paper #23 GP-AIRPORT. Technical Paper on Geopolymer Aircraft Pavement

Prof. Joseph Davidovits’ visit to the Toowoomba-Wellcamp-Airport.

On October 3, 2015, Joseph and Ralph Davidovits flew from Sydney Airport to Toowoomba-Wellcamp-Airport, for a visit to the company Wagners.

Prof. Joseph Davidovits’ visit to the Global Change Institute, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

On October 7, 2015, Joseph and Ralph Davidovits drove with Tom Glasby and Russell Genrich, company Wagners, from Toowoomba to Brisbane. Our News dated December 10, 2013, was titled World’s first public building with structural Geopolymer Concrete. It introduced the world’s first building to successfully use geopolymer concrete for structural purposes, the Global Change Institute, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The 4 story high building, for general public use, comprises 3 suspended geopolymer concrete floors involving 33 precast panels. They are made from slag/fly ash-based geopolymer concrete coined Earth Friendly Concrete (EFC), a Wagners brand name for their commercial form of geopolymer concrete.

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

Webinar Spring 2016

This free webinar covers various aspects of the geopolymer science and applications. Yet, you will find a focus on geopolymer cement and concrete to celebrate its successful commercialization that raises a great interest all over the world.
Professor Joseph Davidovits spans a broad spectrum of valuable knowledge in this 2¼ hours video by reviewing the following topics:

1. Geopolymer definitions.
2. Real world and successful applications and commercialization.
3. Heat and fire-resistant geopolymer.
4. Why did it take 30 years to commercialize geopolymer cement?
5. Alkali Activated Materials are not Polymers, so they cannot be used as synonyms for Geo-Polymers!
6. The “good” geopolymer terminology and why using it opens its understanding.
7. Principles of geopolymer technologies (it is first a real “polymer”).
8. Fly ash-based geopolymer concrete: how to make a good one.
9. The 6 basic rules in geopolymer processing.
10. False CO2 emissions calculations.

2h15, 265 MB. Click on the icon on the right to watch it fullscreen.

Webinar Spring 2014: Talk 1 and Talk 2.

These are live recording videos. They constitute genuine tools for those of you who want to learn and increase their knowledge in Geopolymer Science and Technology.

Talk 1/Part 1 – Applications and commercializations

24 minutes. Click on the icon on the right to watch it fullscreen.

Talk 1/Part 2 – What is a geopolymer ?

15 minutes. Click on the icon on the right to watch it fullscreen.

Talk 1/Part 3 – The 6 basic rules in geopolymer processing

33 minutes. Click on the icon on the right to watch it fullscreen.

Talk 1/Part 4 – Geopolymer science and egyptian pyramids

25 minutes. Click on the icon on the right to watch it fullscreen.

Talk 2/Part 5 – Principles of alumino-silicate geopolymer

29 minutes. Click on the icon on the right to watch it fullscreen.

Talk 2/Part 6 – Heat- and fire-resistant geopolymer

12 minutes. Click on the icon on the right to watch it fullscreen.

Talk 2/Part 7 – Fly ashed-based geopolymer (10 min.)

10 minutes. Click on the icon on the right to watch it fullscreen.

Talk 2/Part 8 – Durability tests

9 minutes. Click on the icon on the right to watch it fullscreen.

Talk 2/Part 9 – Geopolymer cement standards / low CO₂

12 minutes. Click on the icon on the right to watch it fullscreen.

Talk 2/Part 10 – Geopolymer science and roman cement

12 minutes. Click on the icon on the right to watch it fullscreen.

FREE download of Chapter 1 of the book “Why the pharaohs built the Pyramids with fake stones” which includes the extended abstract of the theory from an official Press Kit. You can buy the book in hard cover or ebook here:  Book: Why the pharaohs built the Pyramids with fake stones.

Click here to see how you can download paper number I.

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

Recorded Videos of the Free Geopolymer Webinar Spring 2014: Talk 1 and Talk 2, April 8-9, 2014.

We had a strong attendance (ca. 215 registered participants split between the two daily sessions, see map below).

These are live recording videos. They constitute genuine tools for those of you who want to learn and increase their knowledge in Geopolymer Science and Technology.

Webinar 2014 Talk 1/Part 1 – Applications and commercializations (24 min.)

Webinar 2014 Talk 1/Part 2 – What is a geopolymer ? (15 min.)

Webinar 2014 Talk 1/Part 3 – The 6 basic rules of geopolymer processing (33 min.)

Webinar 2014 Part 4 – Geopolymer science and egyptian pyramids (25 min.)

Webinar 2014 Talk 2/Part 5 – Principles of alumino-silicate geopolymer (29 min.)

Webinar 2014 Talk 2/Part 6 – Heat- and fire-resistant geopolymer (12 min.)

Webinar 2014 Talk 2/Part 7 – Fly ashed-based geopolymer (10 min.)

Webinar 2014 Talk 2/Part 8 – Durability tests (9 min.)

Webinar 2014 Talk 2/Part 9 – Geopolymer cement standards / low CO₂ (12 min.)

Webinar 2014 Talk 2/Part 10 – Geopolymer science and roman cement (12 min.)

Join Professor Joseph Davidovits and listen to the Free Geopolymer WEBINAR Spring 2014 (free Web Workshop), April 8-9, 2014, a 2-day talk of 2 hours including 3-4 breaks with Q&A that will cover:

• The impact of geopolymer on your R&D projects, university research, product marketing or industrial practices.
• The fundamental principles and concept of geopolymer science and technology (geopolymer resins, binders and cements, high-tech composites, fire- and heat-resistance materials);
• The major impact of geopolymer chemistry on our global economy in terms of low-energy and low-CO2 production technologies: geopolymer cements, geopolymer ceramics, eco-building, LTGS bricks;

LANGUAGE IS ENGLISH. Each talk is designed in order to encourage fruitful discussions between Prof. Joseph Davidovits (3-4 breaks with Q&A).

During the webinar, we plan 2 sessions for the same day with the same talk and content but with a different time. It will help to connect with people around the world with different time zones. If you have any doubt for the time and date for your country, visit a time zone converter website like this one: thetimenow.com

April 8, 2014: first day, 2 hour talk

• Session 1: 07:00 UTC+0 (GMT) for Europe, Africa, Asia (09:00 Paris-Berlin time, 12:30 India, 15:00 China, 15:00 Perth, 19:00 Auckland),
• Session 2: 16:00 UTC+0 (GMT) for Europe and Americas (18:00 Paris-Berlin time, 13:00 Brazil, 12:00 New York, 09:00 Los Angeles).

April 9, 2014: second day, 2 hour talk

• Session 1: 07:00 UTC+0 (GMT) for Europe, Africa, Asia (09:00 Paris-Berlin time, 12:30 India, 15:00 China, 15:00 Perth, 19:00 Auckland),
• Session 2: 16:00 UTC+0 (GMT) for Europe and Americas (18:00 Paris-Berlin time, 13:00 Brazil, 12:00 New York, 09:00 Los Angeles).

Outline of the talk:
The talk shows how the development of the geopolymer science concept was governed by the need to solve global technological problems in the industrial fields of extractive minerals, ceramics, cements, building materials, decorative stones and restoration works, fire and heat resistant composites, high-tech composites for aerospace, aircraft, naval and automobile, radioactive and toxic waste containment, thermal insulation. 
It further provides a clear distinction between geopolymer and alkali-activated materials and highlights some historical milestones.
 Upon completion of this presentation, you will be able to make a clear cut between geopolymer technologies and low-tech/alkali-activated systems.

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.

Technical requirements: We will use the GoToWebinar system from Citrix working with many computers (PC, Mac, iOS or Android App), including a fast internet connection, a web browser and the GoToMeeting application that you must install in your computer or your mobile/tablet device. For more information, please verify that you meet the systems requirements for Citrix  GoToMeeting. Before joining the meeting from the e-mail invitation, please join a test meeting to confirm that you are able to successfully join a meeting.

Register Now:

Do not wait to register. You will immediately receive an e-mail with all the details and a personal link to connect to the webinar. More, you will receive 3 reminders by e-mail, one week, one day and one hour before the beginning of each session.

If you have any doubt for the time and date for your country, visit a time zone converter website like this one: thetimenow.com

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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

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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)
(3)
– 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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Keynote Conferences in video

State of the Geopolymer 2011

It is a review on what happened in 2010 and the first semester of 2011 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
• 15 research topics on geopolymer science and technologies
• Sol-gel processes and metakaolin synthesis

2) Geopolymer technologies

• BASF introduces geopolymer product for general public
• Czech scientists develop geopolymer catalyst for automobile
• F1 racing cars and geopolymer high-tech composite
• High-temperature structural geopolymer fiber composite
• Several patents for industrial applications: Inomat,Dow, etc..
• Applications for medical / pharmaceutical uses.

3) Geopolymer Cements / Concretes

• Terminology, infringement, legal points in the Internet
• Long-term durability of geopolymer cement PYRAMENT
• Lafarge CO2 reduction by 25% compared to geopolymer cements: 65 to 90 % CO2 reduction
• New standards: ASTM symposium 2012
• Special GP-cement applications: passive cooling in cities,
• Energy reduction in ceramic manufacture
• LTGS bricks and clay-geopolymer (illite based!)

4/ Geopolymer and archaeology

• Japonese Fuji-TV-show on building the pyramid with agglomerated geopolymer stone, with Prof. Ikeda
• Two small tunnels (shaft) from Cheops pyramid are prefabricated geopolymer limestone concrete

Dechang JIA, High-temperature geopolymer carbon fiber reinforced composites

Prof. Dechang JIA, Harbin, China, from the Institute for Advanced Ceramic, Harbin Institute of Technology, presented his conference “High-temperature geopolymer carbon fiber reinforced composites and their derived CMC” during the Geopolymer Camp 2011, July 2011 in Saint-Quentin, France.

ACCESS TO THE PRESENTATIONS

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Small communications

Session 1: Book: Geopolymer Chemistry and Applications. – Geopolymer molecular chemistry, scientific investigations, medicinal applications

• Joseph Davidovits Geopolymer Institute Presentation of the 3rd edition: Geopolymer Chemistry and Applications.
• Carsten Künzel, Chris Cheeseman, Luc Vandeperre and Aldo Boccaccini, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Imperial College, Department of Materials, Imperial College, Department of Materials, University Nürnberg-Erlangen: An assessment of drying shrinkage in metakaolin-based geopolymers.
• Mohd Mustafa Al Bakri Abdullah, Prof Dr Kamarudin Hussin, Prof Dr Mohammed Bnhussain, Assoc Prof Che Mohd Ruzaidi Ghazali, UniversiC Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Malaysia, King Abdul Aziz City Science & Technology (KACST), Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Geopolymer at UniMAP.
• Dimitrios Panias, I. Gianopoulou, I. Douni, K. Sakkas, G.M. Tsaousi, National Technical University of Athens, School of Mining and Metallurgical Engineering, Laboratory of Metallurgy: Research Group on Geopolymerization Engineering.
• Erik G. Søgaard, Camilla G. Sønderby, Morten E. Simonsen, Aalborg University, Denmark: Synthesis and Charaterization of Silicate Polymers.
• Tomáš Hanzlíček and Ivana Perná, Institute of Rock Structure and Mechanics, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic: Occurrence of fibers in partially formed Ca-K geopolymers.

Session 2: AlPO4 geopolymers; raw materials,

• Christine Pelegris, Claudia COGNE, Laboratoire des Technologies Innovantes, I.U.T, Université de Picardie Jules Verne, Saint-Quentin: AlPO4 Geopolymer Synthesis routes, Potential applications.
• Ivana Perná and Tomáš Hanzlíček, Institute of Rock Structure and Mechanics, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic: Utilization of bio-mass ashes.
• Gilles Franceschini, ArcelorMittal Company, France: ArcelorMittal by-products management (blast-furnace slag + others).

Session 3: industrial applications (foamed panels, ceramics, high temperature, binders, composites, toxic and radioactive waste containment)

• Ivana Perná and Tomáš Hanzlíček, Institute of Rock Structure and Mechanics, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic: Utilization of bio-mass ashes as sliding material.
• Dechang Jia, Peigang He, Institute for Advanced Ceramics, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, P.R. China: Thermal evolution and crystallization behavior of K/Cs activated aluminosilicate geopolymer.
• G. Korç, F. Kara, A.Kara, M. Vicent, K.G. Süzük, T. Seiffarth, Anadolu Universitesi, Eskişehir, Turkey: Eco Friendly Ceramic Tile Development by geopolymerization.
• P. Boura and Z. Ertl, Czech Development Agency (ČRA), Prague, Czech Republic: Geopolymers in semi-industrial and industrial production.

Session 4: building applications, LTGS, bricks, cements, concretes, CO2 mitigation, Global Warming.

• Joseph Davidovits Geopolymer Institute, Geopolymer Cement: a review.
• Andrew McIntosh, banah UK, Northern Ireland, UK: Development of a geopolymer cement for use in construction.
• Muhd Fadhil Nuruddin, Civil Engineering Department Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Malaysia: Self Compacting Geopolymer Concrete:Issues and Options.
• Nguyen Anh Duong Department of Glass and Ceramics, Institute of Chemical Technology, Prague, Czech Republic : Influence of water on geopolymer mortars on the basis of Czech fly ashs.
• Parames Kamhangrittirong, Center of Building Innovation and Technology, Building Technology Division, Faculty of Architecture, Kasetsart University, Thailand: Construction material development using fly ash based geopolymer.
• Christo M. Costerus, MPI Materialprüfinstitut Hellberg GmbH, Adendorf, Germany: Rheological improvement and water reduction with the MPI – Concrete mixing system..

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Keynote Conferences in video

State of the Geopolymer 2010

It is a review on what happened in 2009 and the first semester of 2010 on geopolymer science and applications. In his keynote, Prof. J. Davidovits developed following topics:
1) Geopolymer science

• exponential increase of scientific publications
• Geopolymer Conferences
• Book “Geopolymer Chemistry & Applications” (first Chinese translation)
• Support from the American Ceramic Society
• French Members of Parliament recommend R&D on Geopolymer Chemistry

2) Geopolymer technologies

• Suppliers for metakaolin MK-750 and blast furnace slag
• Introduction by the Australian CSIRO of HIPS fire resistant coating
• Introduction by the world company Schlumberger of the geopolymer cement EverCrete for Carbon Dioxide storage.
• Same research funded by American DOE
• Several patents for industrial applications: Airbus, CEA, etc..
• Applications for Work of Art restoration.

3) Geopolymer Cements / Concretes

• European Cement industry delocates because of CO2 issue: Grinding Terminals in European harbors
• TechBrief from American Department of Transportation recommends geopolymer concrete
• Bridge deck made of geopolymer concrete and composite (Wagners CFT, Australia)
• Radioactivity of fly ashes, and environmental issue
• Article published by the American magazine Wired

4/ Geopolymer and archaeology

• Support by MIT’s scientists of pyramid agglomerated stone theory
• Oldest geopolymer artefact: 25000 year old terra-cotta Venus
• Oldest geopolymer cement coating: 3500 year old coating for drinkable water cisterns in Egypt

Ch. KAPS, Geopolymer Formation via Metaclays and using Ferrihydrite

Prof. Christan Kaps, Bauhaus University in Weimar, Germany, gave a conference titled “Geopolymer Formation via Metaclays and using Ferrihydrite” at the Geopolymer Camp 2010, in July 2010 at Saint-Quentin, France.

T. Hanzlicek, Sculpture and architecture restoration with geopolymers

Tomas HANZLICEK, Prague, Czech Rep, from the Institute of Rock Structure and Mechanics of the Academy of Science, presented his conference “The Geopolymer Composition for Restoration, Construction and Substitution” during the Geopolymer Camp 2010, July 2010 in Saint-Quentin, France.
 

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, raw materials, scientific investigations.

• Ivana Perná, Tomáš Hanzlíček, and Zdeněk Ertl, Institute of Rock Structure and Mechanics of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Prague, Czech Republic: Utilization of biomass ashes.
• S. Onisei, Y. Pontikes, G. N. Angelopoulos, Dept. of Engineering and Management for Elaboration of Metallic Materials, University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, Romania, Dept. of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, Katholieke University of Leuven, Belgium, Laboratory of Materials and Metallurgy, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, University of Patras, Rio, Greece: Alkali Activation of Lead Slag for building Materials Production.
• Pre De Silva, Australian Catholic University, Sydney, Australia, The Role of Al2O3, SiO2 and Na2O on the Amorphous-Crystalline Phase Transformation in Geopolymer Systems.

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

• Hanzlicek T., Perná I., Steinerova M., Straka P, Institute of Rock Structure and Mechanics, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic: Inhibition of Spent Ion Exchangers in Geopolymer Matrix.
• Carolin Wallenhorst, ASK Chemicals, Hilden, Germany: Industrial Application, Foundry Business.

Session 3: building applications, LTGS, bricks, cements, concretes, CO2 mitigation, Global Warming.

• Petr Hlaváček and Vít Šmilauer, CTU in Prague, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Czech Republic: Micromechanical analysis of alkali activated fly ashes.
• Muhd Fadhil Nuruddin, Civil Engineering Department Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia: Geopolymer Concrete based on Fly Ash and Rice Huls Ash.
• G. Habert (LCPC, Paris) J.B. d’Espinose (ESPCI, Paris) N. Roussel (LCPC, Paris), Geopolymer-Based Concretes: Environmental Impacts of Current Research Trends.
• Carlos Montes, Erez Allouche, Trenchless Technology Center, Louisiana Tech University, USA: Geopolymer Coating for the Rehabilitation of Concrete-based Wastewater Collection Systems.

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ISBN: 9782951482036

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With your order, you will receive two items: the new edition of the book Geopolymer Chemistry and Applications and a USB memory stick with 5.5 hours of video tutorials (the Geopolymer for Newcomers series) and up to 10 hours of video bonuses for a total of 15 hours of videos.

Watch this short presentation, it includes small excerpts, and a view of the Geopolymer Institute laboratory.

What is the content of this video tutorial ?

This video tutorial is divided in 9 topics. Its purpose is to give you an introduction, an insight on geopolymer science in general. It is aimed at university professors, doctorates, master students as well as self-learning researchers in the industry. Although you get each concepts fully developed in the book Geopolymer Chemistry and Applications, you may need to look at additional scientific knowledge in reference textbooks on materials science, chemistry and physic. This tutorial is therefore a good supplement for your understanding of all these concepts, and for teachers it is a good help in the learning process of geopolymer chemistry.
As a bonus, you will find “Building the pyramids of Egypt”, Joseph DAVIDOVITS a 1h30 conference on his famous theory on how the Egyptians pyramids were built with re-agglomerated limestone.

What are these files ?

The videos are readable in any computer that can play MPEG4 H.264 AVC files. Most recent  computers, tablets, phones, and some televisions can play them flawlessly. You can use for example the free players Apple QuickTime or VLC or Mplayer or many other video players. They are high definition videos, so your computer should be powerful enough to open them. Download this small excerpt to check the compatibility with your computer; it is the exact size and format of what you will receive. Please, do this test before ordering.

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Outline of the tutorials

Topic #1: from invention to industrialization; 1972-2008: 36 years of research, development and applications
The course shows how the development of the geopolymer science concept was governed by the need to solve global technological problems in the industrial fields of extractive minerals, ceramics, cements, building materials, decorative stones and restoration works, fire and heat resistant composites, high-tech composites for aerospace, aircraft, naval and automobile, radioactive and toxic waste containment, thermal insulation.
It further provides a clear distinction between geopolymer and alkali-activated materials and highlights some historical milestones.
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to make a clear cut between geopolymer technologies and low-tech/alkali-activated systems.

Topic #2: The mineral geopolymer concept
The course discusses the differences between the ionic and covalent bonding concepts. It introduces the molecular representation for geopolymeric structures based on the most recent results of physicochemical science.
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to describe the fundamental principles and concepts of geopolymer science and technology.

Topic #3: Macromolecular structure of natural silicates and aluminosilicates
This course describes the numerous natural minerals and pinpoints their similarities to geopolymeric molecules (monomers, dimers, trimers, etc..) and macromolecules (polymers). It involves:
– Ortho-silicates, ring silicates,
– Linear poly-silicates: pyroxene, amphibole
– Sheet poly-silicates: kaolinite, pyrophillite, muscovite
– Framework poly-silicates: quartz, feldspars, feldspathoids, zeolites
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to explain the properties of the minerals used as raw-materials in geopolymer manufacturing.

Topic #4: Scientific tools, X-rays, FTIR, NMR
This course selects which analytical method is the most appropriate for the study of geopolymers, namely Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy.

Topic #5: Macromolecular structure of Soluble Silicate, Poly(siloxonate) with Si:Al=1:0
This course revisits an old industry namely that of waterglass, a basic geopolymeric chemical ingredient. It involves:
– History of soluble silicates (waterglass), manufacture,
– Macromolecular structure of (Na,K)–silicate glasses,
– Hydrolysis, depolymerization of solid silicates
– Structure of poly(siloxonate) solutions (waterglass)
– NMR spectroscopy, macromolecular structure, identification of soluble species
– Density, Viscosity, pH, alkali silicate powders
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to understand the differences between Na-silicates and K-silicates and how to apply this new knowledge in the design of high-quality geopolymeric products.

Topic #6: Macromolecular chemistry of Metakaolin MK-750 and related geopolymers with Si:Al=1-3
This course follows the various structural changes of the mineral kaolinite into metakaolin and their implications in the geopolymerization mechanisms. It describes:
– Dehydroxylation mechanism of kaolinite
– Chemical mechanism, ortho-sialate molecules
– Kinetic, Chemical attack, Exothermic reaction
– Formation of Na-based geopolymeric frameworks: nepheline, albite, phillipsite
– Formation of K-based geopolymeric frameworks: kalsilite, leucite
Upon completion of this course you will be able to :
– Outline the identification and the study of metakaolin raw materials for geopolymeric precursors with selected instrumental methods.
– Identify the reaction mechanism from monomers, oligomers to polymers, kinetics and geopolymerization parameters.

Topic #7: Low-energy, Low-CO₂ geopolymer cements
This course provides a thorough presentation and discussion on the basic knowledge about geopolymer cements and related building products based on the by-products of industrial and mining activities or Coal-Power-Plants: fly ashes. It comprises:
– MK-750 / slag-based geopolymer cement
– Rock-based geopolymer cement
– Fly ash-based geopolymer cement
– Greenhouse CO₂ mitigation with geopolymer cement: Examples of low CO₂ mitigation with geopolymer cements
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to describe the fundamental principles and concepts allowing the use of geological outcrops as well as mineral by-products and tailings, fly ashes, in low-energy and low-CO₂ geopolymer cements manufacture.

Topic #8: Low-energy, Low-CO₂ geopolymer ceramics
This course offers a comprehensive review of the impact of Geopolymer technology on the manufacture of Low-energy ceramics and bricks. It involves:
– Geopolymerization mechanism of kaolinite under co-valent bonding concept
– Geopolymeric setting at temperature below 65°C, 80°C and 450°C
– Resistance to water; physical properties
– Application to archaeological ceramics: 25.000 year-old geopolymer ceramic: Venus of Dolni Vestonice
Upon completion of the course, you will be able to apply the geopolymeric ceramic concept to implement modern Low-energy ceramic processing for the production of regular ceramic tiles (glazed) or fired bricks.

Topic #9: User-Friendly Systems
Although geopolymerization does not rely on toxic organic solvents but only on water, it needs chemical ingredients that may be dangerous. Some of them may be classified as user-hostile systems and therefore require some safety procedures.
Upon completion of the course, you will be able to understand the absolute necessity of implementing user-friendly geopolymeric systems.

Bonus

Geopolymer Webinar
This is a recording of a 5 hours presentation of Joseph Davidovits in October 2013 on geopolymers in general, focusing in industrial applications and science. It is a good introduction on how to approach this topic the right way.

GeopolymerCamp Keynotes
Joseph Davidovits presents each year during this conference a state of the R&D and industrialization of geopolymers at large.

Building the pyramids of Egypt
Joseph DAVIDOVITS presents his famous theory on how the Egyptians pyramids were built with re-agglomerated limestone.

LTGS brick conference
Joseph DAVIDOVITS presents the manufacture of bricks with low energy at the Ceramics and Brotherhood Symposium, Verona, Italy, in July 2008.

Davya 60 cement tutorial and Datobe ceramic tutorial
Two short “how-to” on how to manipulate a geopolymer cement and a geopolymer ceramic, with tips and tricks the way a lab technician of the Geopolymer Institute is doing it.

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INCLUDED WITH YOUR ORDER: Proceedings of the Geopolymer 2005 World Congress
(Geopolymer, green chemistry and sustainable development solutions)

The USB memory stick contains the proceedings of the World Congress Geopolymer 2005, held in France and in Australia, on geopolymer science, technology and applications. More than 180 people attended the congress, 85 international research institutions and companies presented a total of 75 papers. They cover a wide scope of topics ranging from geopolymer chemistry, industrial waste and raw material, geopolymer cement, geopolymer concrete (including fly ash-based geopolymers), applications in constructions materials, applications in high-tech materials, matrix for fire/heat resistant composites, and applications in archaeology.

The Proceedings book (Geopolymer, green chemistry and sustainable development solutions) is out of print. The USB memory stick contains all contributions received (additional extended abstracts, and some pictures of the event are included). All papers found in this USB memory stick are in colors, and are the exact copies of the printed book, so you can use them as a reference. It is also compatible with PC, Mac and Unix systems, all files are in standard PDF format. You can print, copy these papers, and use the search engine to find a particular word.

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133 papers – 1190 pages
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As a FREE BONUS, the USB memory stick includes the proceedings of Geopolymer ’88, and Geopolymer ’99. We do this because these proceedings are out of print. They are the exact copies of their printed versions, so you can still use them as a reference and seek for the right paper at the right page.

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30 years after the best seller book: The Pyramids: an enigma solved,
after 30 years of new research, and new discoveries,
you will understand why the theory is more alive than ever, why more and more scientists agree, simply because it is the truth.

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In this book, Professor Joseph Davidovits explains the intriguing theory that made him famous. He shows how the Pyramids were built by using re-agglomerated stone (a natural limestone treated like a concrete), and not with huge carved blocks, hauled on fragile ramps. Archaeology bears him out, as well as hieroglyphic texts, scientific analysis, religious and historical facts.

Here we finally have the first complete presentation on how the Egyptian pyramids were built. We discover its brilliant creator, the great scribe and architect, Imhotep. Joseph Davidovits sweeps aside the conventional image which cripples Egyptology and delivers a captivating and surprising view of Egyptian civilisation. He charts the rise of this technology, its apogee with the Pyramids at Giza, and the decline. Everything is logical and brilliant, everything fits into place.

Chapter by chapter, the revelations are sensational, especially when Joseph Davidovits explains why the pharaohs stopped building great pyramids because of an over-exploitation of raw materials and a likely environmental disaster. We understand why Kheops and Ramses II represent two Egyptian civilisations completely different in their beliefs. On the one hand, the God Khnum mandates Kheops to build his pyramid in agglomerated stone, while on the other hand, the God Amun orders Ramses to carve stone for the temples of Luxor and Karnak.

Why geologists see nothing?

Joseph Davidovits explains how to analyze the pyramid limestones and why geologists see nothing. He demonstrates that a thin section is not the right method to detect artificial stone.
Excerpt from his video conference “Building the Pyramids of Egypt with Fake Stones”.

FREE DOWNLOAD of Chapter 1 of “Why the pharaohs built the Pyramids with fake stones” + the extended abstract of the theory, from an official Press Kit. (574 KB in PDF format).

The book holds:

• 288 pages
• 26 chapters
• 2 appendixes (including answers to opponents)
• 213 figures and pictures
• Available in harcover or eBook (ePub and Mobi Kindle formats)

ISBN: 9782951482043

Buy your copy of the book at The Geopolymer Shop
in hardcover or eBook (ePub and Mobi Kindle formats)

30 years after the best seller book: The Pyramids: an enigma solved,
after 30 years of new research, and new discoveries,
you will understand why the theory is more alive than ever, why more and more scientists agree, simply because it is the truth.

Buy your copy of the book at The Geopolymer Shop
in hardcover or eBook (ePub and Mobi Kindle formats)

In this book, Professor Joseph Davidovits explains the intriguing theory that made him famous. He shows how the Pyramids were built by using re-agglomerated stone (a natural limestone treated like a concrete), and not with huge carved blocks, hauled on fragile ramps. Archaeology bears him out, as well as hieroglyphic texts, scientific analysis, religious and historical facts.

Here we finally have the first complete presentation on how the Egyptian pyramids were built. We discover its brilliant creator, the great scribe and architect, Imhotep. Joseph Davidovits sweeps aside the conventional image which cripples Egyptology and delivers a captivating and surprising view of Egyptian civilisation. He charts the rise of this technology, its apogee with the Pyramids at Giza, and the decline. Everything is logical and brilliant, everything fits into place.

Chapter by chapter, the revelations are sensational, especially when Joseph Davidovits explains why the pharaohs stopped building great pyramids because of an over-exploitation of raw materials and a likely environmental disaster. We understand why Kheops and Ramses II represent two Egyptian civilisations completely different in their beliefs. On the one hand, the God Khnum mandates Kheops to build his pyramid in agglomerated stone, while on the other hand, the God Amun orders Ramses to carve stone for the temples of Luxor and Karnak.

If you want to know how the knowledge evolved after the Pyramids click on Colosses of Memnon

Why geologists see nothing?

Joseph Davidovits explains how to analyze the pyramid limestones and why geologists see nothing. He demonstrates that a thin section is not the right method to detect artificial stone.
Excerpt from his video conference “Building the Pyramids of Egypt with Fake Stones”.

FREE DOWNLOAD of Chapter 1 of “Why the pharaohs built the Pyramids with fake stones” + the extended abstract of the theory, from an official Press Kit. (574 KB in PDF format).

The book holds:

• 288 pages
• 26 chapters
• 2 appendixes (including answers to opponents)
• 213 figures and pictures
• Available in hardcover or eBook (ePub and Mobi Kindle formats)

ISBN: 9782951482043

Buy your copy of the book at The Geopolymer Shop
in hardcover or eBook (ePub and Mobi Kindle formats)

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

Registration for 2026 is OPEN yet 

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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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Pyramids (1) Are Pyramids Made Out of Concrete?
Pyramids (2) The evidences
Pyramids (3) The formula, the invention of stone
Pyramids (4) Videos and book
Pyramids (5) FAQ for artificial stone supporters
Pyramids (6) Deep misleading publications by geologists

Download an abstract of the theory or buy the book

FREE DOWNLOAD of Chapter 1 of “Why the pharaohs built the Pyramids with fake stones” + the extended abstract of the theory, from an official Press Kit. (703 KB in PDF format). See also Joseph Davidovits’  Book: Why the pharaohs built the Pyramids with fake stones 

Watch a conference

Prof. Joseph DAVIDOVITS presents, in this 1h20 conference, his famous theory on how the Egyptians pyramids were built with re-agglomerated limestone. This conference was recorded in 2008 representing the knowledge of that time.

Since then, recent scientific studies using very powerful and modern equipment found the ultimate evidence that the pyramids stones are synthetic.

Believing in the artificial stone theory, or countering it, is simply no longer relevant. It has become a truth, a fact.

Read the FAQ for artificial stone supporters.

1 hour 20 min, a 204 MB. Click on the CC icon to display subtitles in english and français. Click on the icon on the right to watch it full screen. Available on Youtube !

How to built a pyramid?

Latest on NOVA mini-pyramid documentary “This Old Pyramid”. To learn about the swindle go to Mini-Pyramid NOVA swindle

If you want to know how the knowledge evolved after the Pyramids click on Colosses of Memnon

Paleomagnetism study supports the man-made stone concept. Go to Paleomagnetism study.

Here is a small video documentary that shows how a crew of only few people is able to rapidly and easily produce several tons of pyramid stone blocks! If you want to learn more about the technology employed, please read the topic developed in this web site. This theory is also related in Davidovits’ recent book in English (June 2008) Why the Pharaohs built the Pyramids with fake stones.

5 minutes, 46.2 MB. Click on the icon on the right to watch it fullscreen.

Here is a small video explaining the theory for the general audience and 3D animations demonstrating how the re-agglomerated stone theory is very easy to implement.

6 minutes, 69.6 MB. Click on the icon on the right to watch it fullscreen.

How to analyze pyramid stones

Joseph Davidovits explains how to analyze the pyramid limestones and why geologists see nothing. He demonstrates that a thin section is not the right method to detect artificial stone.
Excerpt from his video conference “Building the Pyramids of Egypt with Fake Stones”.

9 minutes, 21.8 MB. Click on the icon on the right to watch it fullscreen.