Internal swelling reactions (ISR) are important degradation mechanisms for cement based applications. ISR can potentially cause swelling, which...
READ MOREInfluence of redox conditions and organic matter on the partitioning and mobility of naturally occurring radionuclides (NOR‘s) in geothermal systems
by Niels Belmans | Mar 1, 2021 | PhD Vacancies
Deep geothermal energy is currently being investigated in many European countries, including Belgium, as a promising renewable energy source...
READ MOREInvestigation of the effect of the pore fluid chemistry on the hydro-mechanical behavior of Boom Clay (C-H-M coupling behavior of Boom Clay)
by Niels Belmans | Mar 1, 2021 | PhD Vacancies
Current safety concept in Belgium for geological disposal of intermediate and high level waste relies on hydraulic and mechanical integrity of...
READ MOREEvolution of microstructure, mineralogy and mechanical properties of metakaolin-based geopolymer under irradiation at early ages
by Niels Belmans | Mar 1, 2021 | PhD Vacancies
Alkali-activated materials (AAMs) have been intensively studied in recent years and are considered as one of the potential low CO2 alternatives...
READ MORECoupled adsorption and electron transfer interface reactions governing the retention of redox-sensitive Se and Tc on Fe(II)/Fe(III) bearing clay minerals
by Niels Belmans | Jan 25, 2021 | PhD
Research performed by Yanting Qian. The main task is to contribute to a better understanding of the coupled adsorption and electron transfer...
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