To future-proof alkali-activation technology, there is a need to look beyond well-established
precursors such as fly ash and blast furnace slag, due to resource competition, geographical …

Hydrated magnesium silicate materials are promising binding materials for applications as
alternative cementitious materials and may offer a lower carbon footprint than conventional …

This article summarizes long-term degradation mechanisms of cementitious materials in
contact with fresh and saline solutions based on a review of experimental observations in …

Hydration of the< 1 μm size fraction of SWy-1 source clay (low-charge montmorillonite) was
studied by modeling of X-ray diffraction (XRD) patterns recorded under controlled relative …

Bentonite was modified to prevent alterations in hydraulic conductivity when permeated with
aggressive inorganic solutions. Acrylic acid within bentonite slurry was polymerized to …

Clays and clay minerals are common components in soils, sediments, and sedimentary
rocks, and they play an important role in many environmental processes. Iron is ubiquitous …

The concept of storing radioactive waste in geological formations calls for large quantities of
concrete that will be in contact with the clay material of the engineered barriers as well as …

The aim of this study is to explain how clay minerals adsorb heavy metals individually and in
the presence of humic acid, and to model heavy metal adsorption specifically based on …

Bentonite clays have unique properties that determine their use as the main component of
engineered barrier systems (EBS) for the isolation of radioactive waste. At present, the …

We investigate surfactant adsorption on a model carbonate rock over a wide range of pH
and surfactant-to-solid ratios, by both an experimental and a theoretical approach, to obtain …