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Mineralogy & Geochemistry › Research & Projects : Crystal chemistry and utilisation of secondary raw materials
This field of research in applied mineralogy is an important area in which processes such as the setting of inorganic binders are investigated using scientific methods in order to gain a deeper understanding of the underlying processes.
Crystal chemistry and utilisation of secondary raw materials: learn moreMineralogy & Geochemistry › Research & Projects : Geochemistry of nitrogen in the solid earth
A precise knowledge of the geological cycles of volatile elements is important to understand the distribution of these elements between the reservoirs of the solid Earth (core, mantle and crust), the ocean and the atmosphere.
Geochemistry of nitrogen in the solid earth: learn moreProjects
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High-temperature corrosion of metallic materials under hot gases, molten salts and deposits Project (Mineralogy & Geochemistry)
The understanding of corrosion and corrosion protection processes contribute significantly to greater resource efficiency in many technical processes. Caused by a large number of physicochemical processes between solids and the respective… (Degradation and protection phenomena of technical materials
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Corrosion mechanisms of potential container materials for the deep geological disposal of high-level radioactive waste Project (Mineralogy & Geochemistry)
A suitable site is being sought in Germany for the final storage of highly radioactive waste, such as spent fuel elements from nuclear power plants. Internationally, deep geological disposal is considered the preferred solution. (Corrosion mechanisms of potential container materials for the deep geological disposal of high-level radioactive waste
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By-products from lithium processing from spodumene Project (Mineralogy & Geochemistry)
The extraction of lithium from spodumene produces leached spodumene concentrate (LSC) as a mineral by-product. Previous studies have demonstrated its promising pozzolanic potential and suggested its suitability as a cementitious material… (By-products from lithium processing from spodumene
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Recovery of lithium from the recycling slag of lithium-ion batteries Project (Mineralogy & Geochemistry)
By using proven pyrometallurgical processes, many valuable metals can be recovered from lithium-ion batteries (LIB) (e.g. Ni, Cu, Co) as alloys or metal sulphide. However, lithium dissolves in the slag, from which it cannot currently be… (Recovery of lithium from the recycling slag of lithium-ion batteries
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Pozzolanic activation and characterisation of the activated clay raw materials with regard to their usability as geopolymers Project (Mineralogy & Geochemistry)
With the planned coal phase-out in Germany by 2030, fly ash, a widely used supplementary cementitious material (SCM), will no longer be available. will no longer be available. Among the potential alternatives, activated clays have emerged… (Pozzolanic activation and characterisation of the activated clay raw materials with regard to their usability as geopolymers
