Upcycling Mine Tailings in Cement-Based Materials Manufacturing
The decarbonisation of the construction sector is crucial for reducing the sector's carbon footprint and environmental impact. Cement-based materials are an important part of this discussion, as they require vast volumes of pristine mineral sources for their manufacturing. This event offers insights into the valorisation of mine tailings as a promising source of alternative cementitious materials.
Key takeaways
- Appreciate the challenges faced by cement and concrete manufacturers beyond carbon emissions
- Develop a solid understanding of the upcycling potential of mine tailings
- Grasp the issues posed by mine tailings and how circular approaches can lead to sustainable solutions
You will hear from
Dr Riccardo Maddalena PhD, CEng, CSci, CEnv, MIMMM
Associate Professor in Civil Engineering, School of Engineering, Cardiff University
Dr. Riccardo Maddalena is an Associate Professor in Civil Engineering at Cardiff University’s School of Engineering and the Director of DURALAB, a cutting-edge facility for accelerated ageing testing. He also serves as Associate Dean for Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti Racism. His research focuses on reducing the carbon footprint of the concrete industry through the reuse of mineral waste and industrial by-products. With expertise in cement and concrete science across nano to bulk scales, he conducts international research involving supplementary cementitious materials and life cycle assessments.
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Dr Ceren Ince
Assistant Professor, Institute of Built Environment (ISBE), School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society (EGIS), Heriot-Watt University
Ceren Ince has over two decades of research experience in construction materials, cementitious systems and material characterisation. Her research has progressively evolved towards the valorisation of industrial and mining residues, with a focus on understanding how material characteristics govern their potential for use in low-carbon construction. Her current research develops mineralogy-informed approaches for the classification, activation and reactivity assessment of mine tailings, supported by the Royal Society of Edinburgh and the EPSRC Photonics and Quantum Accelerator. Her work combines fundamental materials science with a strong focus on translating complex waste streams into viable resources for the construction sector.
Talk title: From Classification to Activation: Unlocking Mine Tailings for Low-Carbon Cement
Event format
This webinar will feature presentations by experts in the field. Attendees will have the opportunity to pose questions to the panellists.
Why Attend?
The decarbonisation of the construction industry is key to ensuring its sustainable operations. This webinar offers insights into how mine tailings can be used to create value as an alternative source of cementitious materials.
This webinar will be especially useful to concrete technologists, materials engineers, mining professionals and people working in the construction sector. We welcome professionals of all seniority levels.