Engineered UK clays for production of low-carbon cements
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Leeds
Department Name: Civil Engineering
Abstract
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Publications
Dhandapani Y
(2024)
Performance of cementitious systems containing calcined clay in a chloride-rich environment: a review by TC-282 CCL
in Materials and Structures
Ehsaanul Haque Laskar,
(2024)
Whole-Life Performance of Low-Carbon Calcined Clay Cement Concrete,
Hafez H
(2024)
Decarbonization potential of steel fibre-reinforced limestone calcined clay cement concrete one-way slabs
in Construction and Building Materials
Kemp SJ
(2023)
Engineered UK clays for the production of low-carbon cements
Subramanium Kala K.
(2023)
Performance of concretes prepared with blended cement containing calcined excavated London clays
| Description | DESNZ and DEFRA project - Unlocking Resource Efficiency Phase 1 - Cement and Concrete Report |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Contribution to a national consultation/review |
| URL | https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6564cae8888c06000dfa7dc2/unlocking-resource-efficienc... |
| Description | International PhD studentship - Low-carbon and reusable structural systems formed with eco-friendly materials for sustainable infrastructures |
| Amount | £105,000 (GBP) |
| Organisation | Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | Kuwait |
| Start | 01/2023 |
| End | 07/2026 |
| Description | International PhD studentship - Understanding the hydration of Portland cements blended with calcined clay |
| Amount | £110,000 (GBP) |
| Organisation | University of Leeds |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 03/2023 |
| End | 10/2026 |
| Title | Database of UK clays |
| Description | Database of UK clay stockpiles, their location, accessibility, properties and potential for processing to form low-carbon cements. Compilation of the database is an ongoing activity and the results will be used to inform subsequent sampling and detailed characterisation work. |
| Type Of Material | Database/Collection of data |
| Year Produced | 2023 |
| Provided To Others? | No |
| Impact | When completed, the database will be openly disseminated to guide future industrial exploitation. |
| Description | Cements from low-grade clays |
| Organisation | University of East London |
| Department | Sustainability Research Institute |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | Provision of data and analyses |
| Collaborator Contribution | Provision of samples and data. |
| Impact | One journal publication is in progress. |
| Start Year | 2022 |
| Description | Cements from low-grade clays |
| Organisation | University of Suffolk |
| Department | Suffolk Sustainability Institute |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | Provision of data and analyses |
| Collaborator Contribution | Provision of samples and data. |
| Impact | One journal publication is in progress. |
| Start Year | 2022 |
| Description | Upcycling end-of-life bricks |
| Organisation | Brunel University London |
| Department | School of Engineering and Design |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | Provision of data and analyses to investigate the potential of processing end-of-life waste clay bricks to form new cement and aggregate. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Provision of samples and test data. |
| Impact | One journal publication is currently under preparation. |
| Start Year | 2022 |
| Description | Calcined Clay Workshop |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | This one-day workshop was aimed at disseminating key research findings from this award, and from other associated research projects. The workshop brought together a range of stakeholders to discuss the findings. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
| Description | Circular Chemistry; the enabler to help solve global challenges |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Presentation on circular economy in cement and concrete sectors, highlighting research from within the ICEC-MCM, the development of calcined clays and other work from within the University of Leeds. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
| URL | https://www.rsc.org/events/detail/74666/circular-chemistry |
| Description | Invited Lecture at Technologies for Low Carbon and Lean Construction (TLC2) launch at IIT-Madras |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
| Results and Impact | Delivered an invited lecture on circular economy and construction to ~150 Masters and PhD students, academics and industry partners at the launch of IIT-Madras' new TLC2 research centre. This 4-day event prompted significant discussion among the audience as to how best to achieve circular economy goals within different environments, i.e. comparing and contrasting work in the UK and India. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
| URL | https://civil.iitm.ac.in/tlc/ |