NACNet: New Applications for Cement-type materials Network - Cementing the Future
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Leeds
Department Name: Civil Engineering
Abstract
A new cross-sector network is proposed with the aim of discovering novel, high-value applications for cements and related materials (CTMs) outside the construction sector. It will promote interdisciplinary research collaborations, monitor and disseminate relevant advances in physical, biomedical, social and engineering sciences and work with industrial partners to develop new products. Outputs will include state-of-the-art reports, strategic discussion documents, and feasibility studies. The network will operate via a series of workshops, symposia, collaborator visits and summer schools. Stakeholders will be drawn from CTM scientists and engineers, cutting edge scientific disciplines and innovative industrial partners, while proactive links will be established with scientific/engineering institutions, media organisations and the general public. The network will be managed by Dr Phil Purnell during the funding period, with responsibility for day-to-day management transferring to dedicated post-doctoral staff as the network becomes self-sustaining. In the document, cement-type materials are introduced and their embryonic 'functional' uses outside the construction sector are reviewed, such as immobilisation of nuclear waste and their varied medical uses. Some speculative applications, such as ballistic protection and sustainable refrigeration, are advanced along with the interdisciplinary science required to realise their potential. The aims, outputs, mechanisms, stakeholders and management of the network are then explained and the relevance to beneficiaries detailed.
Organisations
People |
ORCID iD |
Phil Purnell (Principal Investigator) |
Publications
Black L
(2013)
Current themes in cement research
in Advances in Applied Ceramics
Gibbons G
(2013)
3D Printing of cement composites
in Advances in Applied Ceramics
Purnell P
(2012)
Embodied carbon dioxide in concrete: Variation with common mix design parameters
in Cement and Concrete Research
Purnell P
(2013)
The carbon footprint of reinforced concrete
in Advances in Cement Research
Purnell P
(2012)
Correction to "Material Nature Vs. Structural Nurture: The Embodied Carbon of Fundamental Structural Elements"
in Environmental Science & Technology
Purnell P
(2012)
Response to the Comment on "Material Nature versus Structural Nurture: The Embodied Carbon of Fundamental Structural Elements"
in Environmental Science & Technology
Yin X
(2010)
Non-destructive evaluation of concrete using a capacitive imaging technique: Preliminary modelling and experiments
in Cement and Concrete Research
Description | Contribution to BBC TV Programme "How they work: Ceramics" first broadcast in April 2012. Now used in BBC Bitesize educational segments. See http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/clips/z83vr82 |
First Year Of Impact | 2012 |
Sector | Education |
Impact Types | Cultural |
Description | Artist in Residence |
Amount | £12,160 (GBP) |
Organisation | The Leverhulme Trust |
Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
Country | United Kingdom |
Start | 08/2010 |
End | 08/2011 |
Description | Artist in Residence |
Amount | £12,160 (GBP) |
Organisation | The Leverhulme Trust |
Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
Country | United Kingdom |
Start | 08/2010 |
End | 08/2011 |
Description | Concrete Acoustics: Science and Art (CA:SA) Bridging the Gaps |
Amount | £12,481 (GBP) |
Organisation | Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) |
Sector | Public |
Country | United Kingdom |
Start | 01/2012 |
End | 12/2012 |
Description | Concrete Acoustics: Science and Art (CA:SA) Bridging the Gaps |
Amount | £12,481 (GBP) |
Organisation | University of Leeds |
Sector | Academic/University |
Country | United Kingdom |
Start | 01/2012 |
End | 12/2012 |
Description | Imperial College London |
Amount | £10,000 (GBP) |
Organisation | Imperial College London |
Sector | Academic/University |
Country | United Kingdom |
Start | 04/2012 |
End | 09/2013 |
Description | Leverhulme Trust |
Amount | £12,160 (GBP) |
Funding ID | F00 122/BA |
Organisation | The Leverhulme Trust |
Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
Country | United Kingdom |
Start | 08/2010 |
End | 08/2011 |
Description | Leverhulme Trust |
Amount | £12,160 (GBP) |
Funding ID | F00 122/BA |
Organisation | The Leverhulme Trust |
Sector | Charity/Non Profit |
Country | United Kingdom |
Start | 08/2010 |
End | 08/2011 |
Description | Loughborough University |
Amount | £52,254 (GBP) |
Organisation | Loughborough University |
Sector | Academic/University |
Country | United Kingdom |
Start | 01/2011 |
End | 12/2014 |
Description | University of Leeds |
Amount | £24,962 (GBP) |
Organisation | University of Leeds |
Sector | Academic/University |
Country | United Kingdom |
Start | 11/2011 |
End | 06/2012 |
Description | How they work: Ceramics |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | International |
Primary Audience | |
Results and Impact | BBC4 series hosted by Mark Miodownik: ~5 minute appearance by Purnell explaining how reinforced concrete works. PP explains how reinforced concrete was invented and works, with practical demonstrations of RC in action. Hosted by Mark Miodownik |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2012 |