The co-calcination of alkali(earth)s and clays for the production of supplementary cementitious materials: an innovative way for recycling clay-based waste streams in the cement industry. KU Leuven
The Ph.D. research aims to close the knowledge gap regarding the co-calcination of clays i.e., Kaolinite, Montmorillonite, and Illite, with alkali compounds i.e., NaOH, KOH, Mg(OH)2, and Ca(OH)2. In this way, the research looks to identify a suitable route to produce a performant supplementary cementitious material. The project aims to unlock potential synergies between alkali compounds and clay minerals and exploit those effects for ...