Enhancing reactivity in muscovitic clays: mechanical activation as a sustainable alternative to thermal activation for cement production

Authors: Jofre Mañosa; Adrian Alvarez-Coscojuela; Josep Marco-Gibert; Alex Maldonado-Alameda; Josep Maria Chimenos Journal: Applied Clay Science Research Line: Construction Publication Date: January 24, 2024 Publication Highlights Mechanical activation amorphises muscovite, kaolinite, and montmorillonite. A maximum amorphous content of 91% was … Continued

Mapping the research landscape of bauxite by-products (red mud): An evolutionary perspective from 1995 to 2022

Authors: Adela Svobodova-Sedlackova; Alejandro Calderón; A. Inés Fernández; Josep Maria Chimenos; Carlos Berlanga; Onuralp Yücel; Camila Barreneche; Rafael Rodríguez Journal: Heliyon Research Line: Environment, Mining Publication Date: January 19, 2024 Publication Highlights The literature on red mud research has grown … Continued

DIOPMA team at WASCON2023: Sustainable Construction Innovations

Welcome to our latest blog entry where we delve into the significant contributions of DIOPMA researchers at WASCON2023 – 11th International Conference on the Environmental and Technical Implications of Construction with Alternative Materials. This prestigious conference, held in Hong Kong, … Continued