Porcelain stoneware traditionally contains low Fe 2 O 3 (< 1 wt.%), limiting research on iron's
effects beyond coloration to date. However, recent changes in the supply chain induced a …

Abstract In manufacturing, Industry 4.0 operating models enable greener technologies.
Thanks to digital technologies, environmental sustainability and organizational …

The precise control of the geometry of pottery is a challenge owing to the undesirable
shrinkage and deformation observed after firing. In this study, near-zero sintering shrinkage …

In the ceramic tile industry, the technology of fast-single firing, with cycles of less than 60
min, has revolutionized the manufacturing process in the last decades. Furthermore, the …

This study focuses on optimizing the composition and firing temperature of porcelain tiles
using statistical analysis techniques. A full factorial design, including model adequacy …

The design of porcelain stoneware tile composition is a very complex and time-consuming
task, in the industry. After the long way to accomplish the product, processing, and cost …

The directives of the European Commission Environment on the management of hazardous
asbestos-containing materials (ACM) are pointing towards treatment and recycling other …

In this study, the effect of perlite from NW Turkey on the physical properties of ceramic tile
bodies was investigated. The phases present in the raw materials were measured by X-ray …

Utilizing solid waste to produce foam material has become a significant direction in resource
recycling. This study focuses solely on using silicomanganese slag and feldspar tailings as …

This work aims to evaluate the effects of feldspar substitution by basalt on porcelain tile
composition with respect to its porosity, flexural strength, and pyroplastic deformation. Three …