Geopolymer is an alternative cement created from the need to provide the construction market with a type of cement with reduced environmental impacts. In other words, it appears as a sustainable alternative for the production of Portland Cement because it has low carbon dioxide emissions, requires a lower energy cost in its production, values the Read more about Metakaolin-based geopolymers[…]
Three Minute Thesis is an annual competition held in over 80 countries by the University of Queensland. The goal of each student is to present their thesis in 180 seconds in an accessible and without technical terms using only a static slide and without graphics. The presentation takes place for the general public and three Read more about Group member wins second place in competition[…]
Participation of group members in the 15th International Congress on the Chemistry of Cement (ICCC 2019) Between the 16th and 20th of September, some members of the group, including Professor Ana Paula Kirchheim, participated in the 15th International Congress on the Chemistry of Cement (ICCC) which took place in Prague, Czech Republic. The congress is Read more about ICCC 2019[…]
In order to analyze public acceptance of alternative cements, a questionnaire was created to analyze the demands of Brazilians and the possibility of innovation in the production of cements. The research group asks for everyone’s help so that the NORIE group can continue researching these types of cement, which help considerably to reduce CO2 emissions. Read more about What is your opinion on the use of cements with lower environmental impact?[…]
⚠️Today is #tbtdolince ⚠️… During the 15th and 16th of August, another edition of the LINCE & Intercement Workshop took place with the objective of presenting the researches and results obtained by the group. During the meetings, members of the group had the opportunity to demonstrate how much they had evolved, the next steps to be Read more about LINCE & Intercement Workshop[…]
Between October 21st and 25th, the UFRGS Extension Salon took place.These were the undergraduate students who had their research related to LINCE!Both works were guided by Prof. Ana Paula Kirchheim. Learn a little about them: At the IX FINOVA (Technological Innovation Fair), fellow Sarah Danieli presented the project entitled “Development and viability of innovative and Read more about UFRGS Hall 2019[…]
In order to assist one of our students in her research, the QUESTIONNAIRE ON LESS ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT CEMENTS was created. It is aimed at professionals, students in the area of construction, traders of construction materials or a non-specialized public that has gone through situations of reforms and construction in the last 6 months, so that Read more about Cement Questionnaire[…]
July 29, 2019 will be marked as the day humanity reached the maximum use of Earth’s natural resources that could be renewed without harming the environment. From today on, we would need more than one and a half “planets Earth” to maintain the current standard of living, that is, all the resources used for survival Read more about 2019 Earth Overload[…]
Geopolymer Coating Plates On 19/10/2018, the winners of the Technological Development Innovation Fair – FINOVA were announced. The prize is an extension of the UFRGS Exhibition with the objective of encouraging technological development within the university, where the final objective is to develop a product related to the research developed, with focus on the market. Read more about FINOVA Prize | Felipe Tomazoni[…]
Influence of water-reducing additives with Portland cement paste at different temperatures The use of additives in mortars and concrete is currently essential for the improvement of performance required by the construction industry, for example, by improving workability (increased fluidity) or by enabling high-strength concrete. In addition, additives can also reduce the need for water in Read more about Interaction of additives and Portland Cement[…]