CSRP Fundamental Science

• Study the mechanism of dissolution of the amorphous and reactive components of precursor materials such as clay and fly ash.
• Rheological properties of geopolymer binders.
• Speciation of activation solutions and their role in geopolymerisation.
• Computer simulation of bonding networks in amorphous aluminosilicate.

Theme 2: Processing

• Study the effects of anions and toxic cations on the gelling/setting/curing processes of GPs and cement pastes and the role played by water.
• Impact of secondary metal ions on the geopolymerisation processes and the kinetics of these processes. 
• Study the structure of geopolymers at the nano and microstructural level.

Theme 3: Performance

• Study the immobilisation/encapsulation of hazardous mining and processing wastes in GPs to pass regulatory tests.
• Study the mechanism of corrosion for steel in steel reinforced GPs in various environments.
• Wear resistance of fly ash and clay-based geopolymers.
• Reduction of efflorescence on geopolymers.
• Study the thermal properties of GPs, such as specific heat, thermal expansion, thermal conductivity.