Browsing School of Engineering by Subject "Calcium silicates"

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    • Alkali fusion of bauxite refining residue (red mud-RM) to produce low carbon cements 

      Pavia, Sara (2023)
      This paper creates hydraulic binders using waste and a low energy input. Cements are produced with a bauxite refining residue (red mud-RM), blended with limestone and lime, and fused at temperatures from 600 to 1200 °C. ...

    • Medieval lime-gypsum mortars in Ireland 

      Pavia, Sara (2023)
      Historic lime-gypsum mortars are rare in Ireland. Gypsum is hygroscopic and relatively soluble in water, hence common believe was that it would hydrate in the highly- humid Irish climate to quickly weather. The material ...