by Theodoros Karachalios | Dec 2, 2019 | Timeline
The 2nd RECOVER Matchmaking Event “Iron-rich Geopolymers Today” took place on 27th November 2019 at Metallo Belgium, Beerse. 93 participants from 47 organisations had the opportunity to experience innovative ideas and processes towards the introduction of building...
by Theodoros Karachalios | Nov 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
The RECOVER Matchmaking Event “Black is the new Green” took place on 8th November 2018 in Faculty Club, Leuven with 80 attendees. The event was organised by SREMat, KU Leuven and funded by EIT RawMaterials. RECOVER is bringing together stakeholders from the...
by Theodoros Karachalios | Oct 13, 2018 | Uncategorized
Preliminary tests showed that the typical geopolymers (Koranel slag + potassium hydroxide) cannot withstand the high temperatures required, and undergo yielding phenomena (Figure.1). In order to address this issue, NTUA team designed a new recipe, after performing the...
by Theodoros Karachalios | Jul 13, 2018 | Uncategorized
NTUA developed a set of fire-resistant prototypes utilizing Cu slag from BOLIDEN, achieving the reduction of the density to half compared to similar dense prototypes, with satisfactory mechanical properties and thermal gradient with only a 2cm of thickness.
