Enhancing reactivity in muscovitic clays: mechanical activation as a sustainable alternative to thermal activation for cement production

Authors: Jofre Mañosa; Adrian Alvarez-Coscojuela; Josep Marco-Gibert; Alex Maldonado-Alameda; Josep Maria Chimenos Journal: Applied Clay Science Research Line: Construction Publication Date: January 24, 2024 Publication Highlights Mechanical activation amorphises muscovite, kaolinite, and montmorillonite. A maximum amorphous content of 91% was … Continued

High-porosity alkali-activated binders based on glass and aluminium recycling industry waste

Authors: Alex Maldonado-Alameda; Jofre Mañosa; Teresa López-Monter; Roger Catalán-Parra; Josep Maria Chimenos Journal: Construction and Building Materials Research Line: Construction, Environment Publication Date: August 03, 2023 Publication Highlights about alkali-activated binders CSP and PAVAL are generated during the glass and … Continued

Kaolinite structural modifications induced by mechanical activation

Authors: Jofre Mañosa; Jaume Calvo-de la Rosa; ; Alessio Silvello; Alex Maldonado-Alameda; Josep Maria Chimenos Journal: Applied Clay Science Research Line: Construction Publication Date: June 01, 2023 Publication Highlights Mechanical activation strongly modifies kaolin’s structure. X-ray diffraction reference intensity ratio … Continued