Preface ix
Introduction xi
GEOPOLYMERS
Durability Performance of Alkali-Activated Metakaolin, Slag, Fly Ash, and Hybrids 3
F. Jirasit, C. H. Ruscher, L. Lohaus, and P. Chindaprasirt
Mica Platelet-Reinforced Geopolymer Composites 13
P. F. Keane, G. P. Kutyla, J. F. Wight, W. Rickard, and W. M. Kriven
Influence of Mix Design Parameters on Geopolymer Mechanical Properties and Microstructure 21
Mukund Lahoti, En-Hua Yang, and Kang Hai Tan
Thermal Performance of Metakaolin-Based Geopolymers: Volume Stability and Residual Mechanical Properties 35
Mukund Lahoti, En-Hua Yang, and Kang Hai Tan
Effect of Phyllosilicate Type on the Microstructure and Properties of Kaolin-Based Ceramic Tapes 47
Gisele L. Lecomte-Nana , Khaoula Lebdioua,, Mylene Laffort, Nadia Houta, Nicolas Tessier-Doyen, Younes Abouliatim, and Claire Peyratout
Effect of Alkali Cations on the Polycondensation Reaction 61
J. Peyne, E. Joussein, J. Gautron, J. Doudeau, and S. Rossignol
Development of a Mold for Thermoplastics Based on a Phosphate Cement 69
J. Blom, H. Rahier, and J. Wastiels
Properties of Cork Particle Reinforced Sodium Geopolymer Composites 79
Daniel S. Roper, Gregory P. Kutyla, and Waltraud M. Kriven
The Role of Alkaline Earth Ions in Geopolymer Binder Formation 83
N. Essaidi, P. Leybros, E. Joussein, and S. Rossignol
Investigations of the Thermally Induced Hydrogen Release of NaBH4, NH3BH3 and Their Geopolymer Composites 93
Z. Assi, L. Schomborg, and C. H. Ruscher
IR-Spectroscopic Investigation of Geopolymer and CSH-Phase Stability on Heating Temperature in Post-Fired Building Materials 109
C. H. Ruscher, E. Rigo, K. Unterderweide, H.-W. Krauss, and F. Jirasit
Mixed Alkali Regional Metakaolin-Based Geopolymer 123
Ruy A. Sa Ribeiro, Marilene G. Sa Ribeiro, Kaushik Sankar, Gregory P. Kutyla, and Waltraud M. Kriven
Bamboo-Geopolymer Composite: A Preliminary Study 135
Ruy A. Sa Ribeiro, Marilene G. Sa Ribeiro, Kaushik Sankar, and Waltraud M. Kriven
Metakaolin-Based Geopolymer Cements from Commercial Sodium Waterglass and Sodium Waterglass from Rice Husk Ash: A Comparative Study 145
Herve K. Tchakoute and Claus H. Ruscher
Recycling of Grog by Addition Into Heavy Clay Ceramic Manufacturing 159
C. M. F. Vieira and L. F. Amaral
VIRTUAL MATERIALS DESIGN AND CERAMIC GENOME
Q-State Monte Carlo Simulations of Magnetic Anisotropy Applied to Paramagnetic and Diamagnetic Materials 169
J. B. Allen
First Principles Study of Defect Formation in Bulk B6O 181
J. S. Dunn, S. P. Coleman, and M. Tschopp
Modeling of Damage in an MMC with Lamellar Microstructure 189
Romana Piat, Maria Kashtalyan, and Igor Guz
Micro-Computed Tomography Image Based Thermo-Elastic Properties Studies of Freeze-Cast MMC 201
Yuri Sinchuk, Romana Piat, and Benoit Nait-Ali
MATERIALS FOR EXTREME ENVIRONMENTS
Densification and Phase Evolution of SHS Derived Ti2AlN Active Precursor Powders During Hot Pressing Processes 213
L. Chlubny, J. Lis, P. Borowiak, K. Chabior, and K. Ziele ska
Max Phase Materials for Nuclear Applications 223
K. Lambrinou1, T. Lapauw, B. Tunca, and J. Vleugels
Analysis of Dynamic Young's Modulus and Damping Behavior of ZrB2-SiC Composites by the Impulse Excitation Technique 235
Akhilesh Kumar Swarnakar, Songlin Ran, and Jozef Vleugels
ADVANCED CERAMIC COATINGS
Study of Effect of Hafnium Addition on Oxidation Resistance of NiAl Coatings Prepared by an In-Situ Chemical Vapour Deposition Method 249
A. D. Chandio and P. Xiao
Mass Transfer Mechanism in Mullite Under Oxygen Potential Gradients at High Temperatures 261
S. Kitaoka, T. Matsudaira, N. Kawashima, D. Yokoe, T. Kato, and M. Takata
EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES-CARBON NANOSTRUCTURES
SnO2-Reduced Graphene Oxide Nanocomposite for Ethanol Sensing at Room Temperature 273
C. A. Zito and D. P. Volanti
Author Index 281
