Sustainable Cement Chemistry: From Basics to Advanced
Master cement chemistry and sustainable practices in this comprehensive course for engineers and scientists.
Master cement chemistry and sustainable practices in this comprehensive course for engineers and scientists.
Delve into the world of cement chemistry and sustainable cementitious materials in this comprehensive course. Designed for both beginners and practitioners in chemistry and engineering, this program offers a deep dive into cement production, hydration processes, and environmental impacts. Learn cutting-edge laboratory techniques including isothermal calorimetry, scanning electron microscopy, and X-ray diffraction to analyze cement properties. Gain practical skills in sample preparation and data interpretation, essential for advancing sustainable concrete technology. This course bridges fundamental concepts with the latest advancements in cement hydration understanding, equipping you with valuable knowledge for the construction and materials science industries.
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What you'll learn
Understand the fundamental principles of cement chemistry and hydration processes
Analyze the environmental and economic impacts of cement production and use
Master laboratory techniques for cement characterization, including SEM-EDX, isothermal calorimetry, and XRD
Interpret data from various analytical methods to assess cement properties
Evaluate the role of supplementary cementitious materials in enhancing concrete sustainability
Apply advanced concepts in cement hydration kinetics to real-world scenarios
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There are 6 modules in this course
This course offers a comprehensive exploration of cement chemistry and sustainable cementitious materials. It begins by establishing the context of sustainability in cementitious materials research. The curriculum then delves into the fundamentals of cement hydration, covering both basic principles and advanced mechanisms. Students learn key laboratory techniques crucial for cement characterization, including Scanning Electron Microscopy with Energy Dispersive X-ray analysis (SEM-EDX), isothermal calorimetry, and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The course emphasizes practical skills, providing tutorials on sample preparation, data collection, and result interpretation for these analytical methods. Advanced topics include in-depth study of cement hydration kinetics and the application of supplementary cementitious materials in concrete technology. Throughout the course, students gain insights into the environmental and economic benefits of sustainable cement practices, preparing them for careers in materials science, civil engineering, and sustainable construction.
Research context on sustainable cementitious materials
Module 1
Hydration of cement
Module 2
SEM-EDX
Module 3
Cement and kinetics
Module 4
XRD 1
Module 5
XRD 2
Module 6
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Leading Expert in Cementitious Materials and Sustainable Construction
Karen Scrivener is a Full Professor and Director of the Laboratory of Construction Materials at École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), where she focuses on the intersection of academic research and industrial applications in the cement industry. With a strong background in material chemistry, she has significantly advanced the understanding of cementitious materials, particularly regarding the microstructure, hydration mechanisms, and durability of concrete. Scrivener is the founder of the Nanocem network, which has grown to include numerous academic and industrial partners, transforming research in cement and concrete. Her pioneering work includes the development of limestone calcined clay cement (LC3) technology, which reduces CO2 emissions from cement production by up to 40% and is now implemented in over 50 countries. Recognized for her contributions, she has received multiple awards, including the Della Roy Lecture Award from the American Ceramic Society and election as a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering. With an impressive H-index of 26, her research publications are widely cited, reflecting her influence in the field. Scrivener continues to lead initiatives aimed at making construction materials more sustainable while mentoring students and collaborating with industry leaders to address pressing environmental challenges.
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Researcher in Sustainable Materials and Low-CO2 Construction
Ruben Snellings, PhD, is a researcher at the Sustainable Materials Management Unit of VITO, the Flemish Institute of Technological Research in Belgium. He holds both an MSc and a PhD in geology from KU Leuven, Belgium, and has previously worked as a postdoctoral researcher at the Magnel Laboratory for Concrete Research at UGent and as a Marie Curie Fellow at École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). Snellings is actively involved with RILEM, contributing to several Technical Committees focused on construction materials. His research primarily concentrates on developing low-CO2 cements and concrete, as well as exploring new alternative construction materials aimed at reducing the environmental impact of the construction industry. His work has significant implications for sustainability in building practices, making him a key figure in advancing research and innovation in eco-friendly construction solutions.
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