A5087241990- Concrete and Cement Materials Research
- Building materials and conservation
- Recycling and utilization of industrial and municipal waste in materials production
- Conservation Techniques and Studies
- Grouting, Rheology, and Soil Mechanics
- Magnesium Oxide Properties and Applications
- High-pressure geophysics and materials
- Geomechanics and Mining Engineering
- Geological and Geochemical Analysis
- Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping
- Geological and Geophysical Studies Worldwide
- Cultural Heritage Materials Analysis
University of Catania
2022-2024
Abstract This work involved the use of neutron imaging for study mechanism and rate capillary water uptake within alkali-activated materials (geopolymers) synthesized starting from natural industrial waste precursors Sicilian territory, to be applied conservation cultural heritage. In detail, were produced Mt. Etna Volcanic ash, basalt cutting sludges ceramic tiles wastes; formulations also enriched with different types additives (calcium-rich or reinforcing fibres); furthermore, all samples...
The 2021 Tajogaite eruption was marked by intense pyroclastic fallout that covered a substantial portion of La Palma island, with maximum thicknesses in the central-western part. This, combined lava flows, resulted widespread damage to public and private properties. In this study, we investigated if volcanic ash from could serve as raw material synthesis alkali activated materials (AAMs) contribute construction eco-friendly buildings restoration those damaged eruption. Volcanic ash-based...
In this work, the finest waste resulting from rock cutting and polishing processes, i.e., sawing sludges are use as precursors to produce inorganic polymeric binders known alkaline activated materials. The selected mix designs were characterized a mineralogical, microstructural, chemical, physical (pH electrical conductivity) mechanical (compressive flexural strength) point of view with satisfying results. obtained outcomes give complete overview their potential application in construction...
Piton de la Fournaise is an active shield volcano located in the eastern area of Réunion Island (Indian Ocean) whose activity characterized by effusive and explosive episodes with emission scarcely differentiated magmas mostly tholeiitic affinity. The presently edifice has grown within Enclos Fouqué caldera, a polylobate plain bounded on its western side 80–200 m high Bellecombe vertical cliffs. This escarpment exposes sequence 12 lava flows cut dike age > 5.5 kyrs. In this work, products...