Research topics
GLASS_Trea.S.U.Res project is based on alkali activation under strict constraints. The main purposes are: maximized reuse of waste glass (fractions of cullet not recycled, but typically ‘abandoned’ in landfills); minimized addition of valuable minerals (and possible exploitation of other inorganic residues); reduced amount of alkali activators (e.g. alkaline solution with molarity not exceeding 3M, namely ‘weak’ alkali activation) and replacement of alkali silicates with alkali hydroxides. According to an interdisciplinary approach, this project is based on the collaboration between the research groups of the University of Padua (UniPD), the University of Modena Reggio Emilia (UniMORE) and the University of Campania (UniCaLV).
METHODOLOGY & ACTIVITIES
MATERIAL SELECTION
Selection of waste glasses and ‘active’ supplementary materials developing stable bonding in alkaline solution through mineralogical studies, LCA studies and mechanical testing.
DeliverablesDEVELOPMENT OF SUSTAINABLE DENSE ARCHITECTONIC ELEMENTS
Manufacturing of architectonic composites based on inert material embedded in glass-based matrix, minimized glass-based matrix and control of the interface.
DeliverablesDEVELOPMENT OF ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL CELLULAR MATERIALS
Development of highly porous (P>80%) foamed bodies through direct foaming, Incorporation of microspheres and DIW.
DeliverablesEXTENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ANALYSIS AND EXPLOITATION
LCA studies on dense and porous inorganic polymers and activation of end-of-life materials.
Deliverables
