UR²: Ultra-rapid Reactivity Test for Real-time, Low-cost Quality Control of Calcined Clays

A new publication titled “UR²: Ultra-rapid Reactivity Test for Real-time, Low-cost Quality Control of Calcined Clays” will be published in Cement and Concrete Research in May 2025. 

UR²: Ultra-rapid Reactivity Test for Real-time, Low-cost Quality Control of Calcined Clays

This article is from our group’s Postdoc Researcher and PhD candidates Yujia Min, Hossein Kabir, Chirayu Kothari, and Farjad Iqbal. Congratulations Yujia, Hossein, Chirayu, and Farjad for this very interesting work!

The article can be accessed here.

New Publication on Phase Quantification of Anhydrous CSA Cements: A Combined X-ray Diffraction and Raman Imaging Approach

A new publication titled “Phase Quantification of Anhydrous CSA Cements: A Combined X-ray Diffraction and Raman Imaging Approach in February 2025. 

Phase Quantification of Anhydrous CSA Cements: A Combined X-ray Diffraction and Raman Imaging Approach

This article is from our group’s PhD candidate Chirayu Kothari. Congratulations Chirayu for this very interesting work!

The article can be accessed here.

New Publication on Multi-modal Imaging of the Cementitious Carbonation Front: Evidence for Pore Refinement

A new publication titled “Multi-modal Imaging of the Cementitious Carbonation Front: Evidence for Pore Refinement” was published in Journal of CO2 Utilization in December 2024. 

Multi-modal Imaging of the Cementitious Carbonation Front: Evidence for Pore Refinement

This article is from our group’s MS graduate Sudharsan Rathnakumar. Congratulations Sudharsan for this very interesting work!

The article can be accessed here.

New Publication on Automated Estimation of Cementitious Sorptivity via Computer Vision 

A new publication titled “Automated Estimation of Cementitious Sorptivity via Computer Vision” was published in Nature Communications in November 2024. 

Automated Estimation of Cementitious Sorptivity via Computer Vision

This article is from our group’s PhD and MS candidates Hossein Kabir and Sunav Dahal. Congratulations Hossein and Sunav for this very interesting work!

The article can be accessed here.

New Publication on Chlorellestadite-Enriched Waste-to-Energy Fly Ashes in Cementitious Systems: Implications of Ash Treatment on End Use

A new publication titled “Chlorellestadite-Enriched Waste-to-Energy Fly Ashes in Cementitious Systems: Implications of Ash Treatment on End Use” was published in Chemical Engineering Journal in November 2024. 

Chlorellestadite-Enriched Waste-to-Energy Fly Ashes in Cementitious Systems: Implications of Ash Treatment on End Use

This article is from our group’s PhD candidate Vikram Kumar. Congratulations Vikram for this very interesting work!

The article can be accessed here.

New Publication on Quantitative Phase Analysis of Anhydrous Portland Cement via Combined X-ray Diffraction and Raman Imaging: Synergy and Impact of Analysis Parameters

A new publication titled “Quantitative Phase Analysis of Anhydrous Portland Cement via Combined X-ray Diffraction and Raman Imaging: Synergy and Impact of Analysis Parameters” will be published in Cement and Concrete Research in December 2024. 

Quantitative Phase Analysis of Anhydrous Portland Cement via Combined X-ray Diffraction and Raman Imaging: Synergy and Impact of Analysis Parameters

This article is from our group’s PhD candidate Chirayu Kothari. Congratulations Chirayu for this very interesting work!

The article can be accessed here.

New Publication on Silicon Ion Radiation as a Viable Surrogate for Emulating Neutron Radiation Damage in Silicates

A new publication titled “Silicon Ion Radiation as a Viable Surrogate for Emulating Neutron Radiation Damage in Silicates” was published in npj Materials Degradation in August 2024. 

Silicon Ion Radiation as a Viable Surrogate for Emulating Neutron Radiation Damage in Silicates

This article is from our group’s PhD graduate Krishna Polavaram. Congratulations Krishna for this very interesting work!

The article can be accessed here.

New Publication on Introducing Particle Shape Metric (PSM): A Fundamental Parameter that Encapsulates Role of Aggregate Shape in Enhancing Packing and Performance

A new publication titled “Introducing Particle Shape Metric (PSM): A Fundamental Parameter that Encapsulates Role of Aggregate Shape in Enhancing Packing and Performance” was published in Cement and Concrete Research in August 2024. 

Introducing Particle Shape Metric (PSM): A Fundamental Parameter that Encapsulates Role of Aggregate Shape in Enhancing Packing and Performance

This article is from our group’s PhD candidate Bayezid Baten. Congratulations Bayezid for this very interesting work!

The article can be accessed here.

New Publication on Particle Shape, Crystallinity, and Degree of Polymerization of Fly Ash via Combined SEM-EDS and Raman Spectroscopy

A new publication titled “Particle Shape, Crystallinity, and Degree of Polymerization of Fly Ash via Combined SEM-EDS and Raman Spectroscopy” will be published in Cement and Concrete Research in October 2024. 

Particle Shape, Crystallinity, and Degree of Polymerization of Fly Ash via Combined SEM-EDS and Raman Spectroscopy

This article is from our group’s MS graduate Andrew Witte. Congratulations Andrew for this very interesting work!

The article can be accessed here.

New Publication on Phase Quantification of Anhydrous CSA Cements: A Combined X-ray Diffraction and Raman Imaging Approach

A new publication titled “Phase Quantification of Anhydrous CSA Cements: A Combined X-ray Diffraction and Raman Imaging Approach” was published in Advances in Cement Research in June 2024. 

Phase Quantification of Anhydrous CSA Cements: A Combined X-ray Diffraction and Raman Imaging Approach

This article is from our group’s PhD candidate Chirayu Kothari. Congratulations Chirayu for this very interesting work!

The article can be accessed here.