Mineralogical and microstructural characterisation of rammed earth and earthen mortars from 12th century Paderne Castle

JL Parracha, AS Silva, M Cotrim, P Faria - Journal of Cultural Heritage, 2020 - Elsevier
In many countries, earth was a very common construction material until the middle of the
20th century, being rammed earth one of the most widespread construction techniques …

Effects of nozzle geometries on 3D printing of clay constructs: Quantifying contour deviation and mechanical properties

K Manikandan, X Jiang, AA Singh, B Li, H Qin - Procedia Manufacturing, 2020 - Elsevier
In this research, ready-to-print clay was employed to 3D print cylindrical constructs using two
different nozzle geometries. The cylinders were printed using a direct ink writing (DIW) 3D …

Sustainable use of phosphate waste rocks: From characterization to potential applications

H Idrissi, Y Taha, A Elghali, Y El Khessaimi… - Materials Chemistry and …, 2021 - Elsevier
This paper investigates the characteristics of nine different wastes from phosphate extraction
mines and their potential applications. These materials are generally extracted and …

Numerical simulation for the sound absorption properties of ceramic resonators

G Ciaburro, G Iannace - Fibers, 2020 - mdpi.com
This work reports the results of experimental measurements of the sound absorption
coefficient of ceramic materials using the principle of acoustic resonators. Subsequently, the …

Geotechnical evaluation of clayey materials for quality burnt bricks

GO Akintola, F Amponsah-Dacosta, SE Mhlongo - Heliyon, 2020 - cell.com
Understanding of clayey materials properties continues to elude brick manufacturers, hence
unsure of their application for brick making purposes. The raw materials were assessed …

Characterization of clays from the Fez area (northern Morocco) for potential uses in the ceramics industry

M El Halim, L Daoudi, M El Ouahabi, N Fagel - Clay Minerals, 2022 - cambridge.org
Clays from the Saïss basin (northern Morocco) used traditionally in the ceramic industry in
the Fez area were studied using mineralogical and physicochemical techniques to evaluate …

Composition and technological properties of clays for structural ceramics in Limpopo (South Africa)

L Diko-Makia, R Ligege - Minerals, 2020 - mdpi.com
This study evaluated the potential of raw clays from the Mukondeni region for structural
ceramics and pottery based on traditional firing techniques. Physical properties were …

Mineralogy, geochemistry, and geotechnical characterization of lateritic and alluvial clay deposits from Batouri, East Cameroon

RFD Ntouala, E Ndome-Priso, MTB Nanga… - Arabian Journal of …, 2023 - Springer
Physical and mechanical features of lateritic and alluvial clay mixtures from Batouri (East
Cameroon) were evaluated as sustainable building materials. Collected samples were …

The combined effect of bottom ashes and cellulose fibers on fired clay bricks

P Muñoz, V Letelier, L Muñoz, MA Bustamante… - … and Building Materials, 2021 - Elsevier
The paper and pulp industry (PPI) is permanently searching for new ways of managing its
residues due to the increasing pressure of new environmental concerns and policies …

Mineralogical and Thermal Analysis of Ancient Ceramic Artifacts Based on Modern Techniques of Ceramic Studies

MS Rahman, HSC Metselaar… - Mediterranean …, 2024 - maajournal.com
In this study, the mineralogical and thermal behavior of the two ceramic sherds from the
Museum of Asian Art (MoAA), Universiti Malaya (One sherd of blue-white underglaze …