GPCamp 2022

The Geopolymer Camp 2022, was held on July 4th to July 6th at the Campus of the University of Picardie, in Saint-Quentin, France. You will find below the Keynote conference, the list of short communications and some photos taken during this event.

Special thanks to our sponsors:

Geosil®: Silicate binders and hardeners for geopolymeric systems

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Pyromeral Systems: High-temperature resistant composites

Pyromeral Systems develops and manufactures advanced materials and composite parts for applications requiring resistance to high temperatures or fire barrier. Our unique technologies based on innovative geopolymers are designed for continuous exposure to temperatures as high as 1000°C. They provide convenient, lightweight and durable solutions for industrial processes, motorsports and aerospace applications. Pyromeral Systems brings a smart alternative when conventional composites, metals or ceramics fail to deliver the desired performance.

Keynote Conference in video

State of the Geopolymer R&D 2022
Keynote by Joseph Davidovits.

30 min, 79 MB. Click on the icon on the right to watch it fullscreen.

It is a review on what happened in 2021 and the first semester of 2022 on geopolymer science and applications. In his keynote, Prof. J. Davidovits developed following topics:

  1. Geopolymer Science:
    • Fith edition of the book Geopolymer Chemistry and Applications (2:20)
    • Polymeric character of geopolymers (5:14)
    • Use of the inter micellar structure in 3D printing additive manufacturing (12:30)
  2. Geopolymer and Global Warming:
    • Sustainable production of electricity (18:21)
    • Microbial fuel cells (19:38)
    • Solar power energy (24:19)
  3. Geopolymer and Archaeology:
    • Update of research on Easter Island statues manufacture (26:26)

Breakthrough in Renewable Production of Electricity in Large Scale Microbial Fuel Cells
Keynote by Neven Ukrainczyk.

27 min, 70 MB. Click on the icon on the right to watch it fullscreen.

Conductive geopolymers as low-cost electrode materials for microbial cells. An anode of geopolymer / graphite was developed which provides superior electrical conductivity almost as good as pure graphite.

ACCESS TO THE PRESENTATIONS

Download and read the presentations given in front of the Geopolymer Camp attendance. Click here to access to the files.

 

PROGRAMME

The GeopolymerCamp 2022 spanned 3 days:

SPECIAL TOPICS OF INTEREST:
Tutorial Workshop (short courses) for Newcomers, on Monday;
3 Focused Sessions:
1- Conductive Geopolymers: Breakthrough in Renewable production of Electricity in Large Scale Microbial Fuel Cells.
2- Geopolymer concrete for Solar Electrical Power Generation.
3- Geopolymer science applied to Archaeology: Update related to the research carried out on the manufacture of Easter Island statues with artificial geopolymer technology.

PROGRAMME

MONDAY, July 4: TUTORIAL/WORKSHOP

09:00-10:00: Registration to TUTORIAL
10:00-14:00: Workshop and tutorial with laboratory demonstrations (Groups A + B) involving 3 standard recipes.
12:00-13:00: Free Sandwich Lunch Group B
13:00-14:00: Free Sandwich Lunch Group A
14:00-17:00: Short Courses and Q&A
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15:30-17:30: Registration to GEOPOLYMER CAMP

TUESDAY, July 5: GEOPOLYMER CAMP

8:30: Registration

9:00-9:30: Individual messages from the participants (1minute)
9:30:10:15: Keynote by Joseph Davidovits: State of the Geopolymer R&D, 2022 with special emphasis on recent developments.; and  William Hoff, Geopolymer International, USA: Study Guide and Book Cover of the reference book Geopolymer Chemistry and Applications.

10:20-10:45: Coffee break

10:45 First session:

Themes: geopolymer molecular chemistry; raw materials, scientific investigations.

10:45 – Joerg Lind, Wöllner GmbH, Germany: Geosil – ready to use alkali silicates for Geopolymers.
11:05 – Carine Lefèvre, Xatico Performance Materials, Luxembourg: Metakaolins and minerals fillers in Geopolymers.
11:25 – Pierre Naproux, Sibelco, France: Minerals for Geopolymer applications.
11:45 – Milan Bouša, Lucie Svobodová, Petr Louda, Piotr Łoś, Baturalp Yalcinkaya, Vojtěch Růžek, Technical University of Liberec, Czech Republic: Use of Plasma Incineration Slag as a Filler in Geopolymer Composites.
12:00 – Artem Sharko, Su Le Van, Nguyen Van Vu, Petr Louda, Katarzyna Buczkowska, Technical University of Liberec, Czech Republic: Influence of Biomass Ashes from Selected Heat and Power Plants fillers on Geopolymer Properties.

Focused Session at 12:15: Conductive Geopolymers: Examples of applications. 
Keynote paper: Breakthrough in Renewable production of Electricity in Large Scale Microbial Fuel Cells, by Neven Ukrainczyk, Technische Universität Darmstadt, Germany.

13:00 Free Sandwich Lunch

14:00 Second session

Themes: industrial applications, foamed panels, ceramics, high temperature, binders, composites, toxic and radioactive waste containment.

14:00 – Celine Boulet and Jutta Maaßen, Framatome GmbH, Germany: Waste conditioning and treatment for nuclear waste.
14:20 – Alex Neymark, Becq High-Performance Radiation Shielding Materials, USA: Metakaolin-based Geopolymer as Filler Material for Dual Purpose Canisters (DPCs).
14:40 – Israa Alhameedawi, Mazaya university College, Iracq: lnvestigation on Geopolymer Concrete Performance for High-Temperature Applications.
15:00 – Jose Vitorio Emiliano and Sergio Graniero Echeverrigaray, National Univ. of Singapore, Challenges and perspectives of graphene-geopolymer composites.
15:20 – Liliya Dubyey, Technische Universität Darmstadt, Germany: Role of carbon nanomaterials properties in improving geopolymers strength.

15:45-16:15 Coffee break:

16:15 – 17:30 Third Session: Geopolymer science applied to Archaeology:

– Joseph Davidovits: Update related to the research carried out on the manufacture of Easter Island statues with artificial geopolymer technology. 
– William Fiset, independant researcher, Canada: Architecture / Masonry of the ancient sites in Peru (a field report).

WEDNESDAY, July 6 : GEOPOLYMER CAMP

Fourth session 9:00 -13:15

Themes: building applications, eco-construction, LTGS, bricks, cements, concretes, CO2 mitigation, Global Warming.

9:00 – Baturalp Yalcinkaya, Milan Bouša, Petr Louda, Piotr Łoś, Katarzyna Buczkowska, Technical University of Liberec, Czech Republic: Eco-Impact and Carbon Footprint of Geopolymers (Concrete vs. Geopolymer).
9:15 – Lateef Assi, Mazaya university College, Iracq: Review of availability of source materials for sustainable concrete.
9:30 – Francesco Volpintesta, Università di Camerino, Italy: Comparison between Geopolymer and Portland cements for Construction and Demolition Waste (CDW) upcycling.
9:45 – Corbin Enz, Lorena Cifuentes, DBI, Denmark: Upcycling construction and demolition waste into new building materials.
10:00 – Aida Predam, Padrabrick, Ispahan, Iran: Geopolymer Bricks from Waste Materials.
10:15 – Mouhamadou Amar and Ali Alloul, IMT Nord Europe, France: High performance geopolymer mortar using waste products and calcined clays.

Focused Session: 3D printing of Geopolymer concrete
10:30 – William Hoff, Geopolymer International, USA: a recorded 16 min. video on the 3D printing presentation at the Wold of Concrete 2022 exhibition, Las Vegas, USA.
10:50 – Marina Dudnikova, Alex Reggiani, Andrey Dudnikov, RENCA Inc., Russia, Italy: Renca 3D Printing Factory – the world’s first industrial 3D printing with geopolymer concrete.

11:10-11:30: Coffee break

11:30 – Willy Jin, Navier Laboratory, École des Ponts ParisTech, France: Design strategy of a geopolymer-based mortar for sustainable 3D printing.
11:50 – Patrick Sonnleitner and Bruno Knychalla, Additive Tectonics GmbH, Germany: Geopolymers for the novel additive-manufacturing-method “SCA” .
12:00 – Nicolò Verardi, ReHouseit SRL, Italy: Ferrosialate geopolymer binder and 3D printing.

other papers:
12:20 – Jean Claude Gress, Ingénieur Civil des Ponts et Chaussées, Use of Geopolymer techniques for Public Works.
12:40 – Simon de Weerdt, SeahorseHummingbird Productions, Canada: A sunlit, south facing glass, Geopolymer concrete structure, within an enclosing solarium and garden.
13:00 – Nguyen Van Vu, Su Le Van, Artem Sharko, Petr Louda, Katarzyna Buczkowska, Technical University of Liberec, Czech Republic: Railway noise barriers made of environmentally friendly materials.

13:15 – 15:30 Free Sandwich Lunch
– Groups – Discussions
– Materials Sciences + Products ; – Materials Technology & Engineering (+ civil engineering)
– Cements – Concretes (+ raw materials, adjuvants); – Sustainable / Eco Construction.

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