Concrete production is a major contributor to global anthropogenic CO₂ emissions, with Portland cement, the primary binder used in conventional concrete, accounting for the largest share of these emissions. As a response to this challenge, carbonatable binders have emerged as promising alternatives
Carbonatable binders and their reaction mechanisms (ref. BAP-2026-233)* Laatst aangepast: 03/04/26* The research will be conducted at the Materials and Chemistry Unit at VITO (Mol) and the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (section Geology) at KU Leuven (Leuven). The successful candidat
The research will be conducted at the Materials and Chemistry Unit at VITO (Mol) and the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (section Geology) at KU Leuven (Leuven). The successful candidate will be supervised by Prof. Dr. Ruben Snellings (KU Leuven) and co-promoted by Dr. Natalia Pires M
A research organization located in Belgium is offering a PhD position focused on the development of carbonatable binders. The successful candidate will engage in high-temperature synthesis, carbonation experiments, and materials characterization while working closely with KU Leuven. Candidates shoul
Concrete production is a major contributor to global anthropogenic CO₂ emissions, with Portland cement, the primary binder used in conventional concrete, accounting for the largest share of these emissions. As a response to this challenge, carbonatable binders have emerged as promising alternatives
The candidate holds or will obtain in the near future a MSc in Geoscience/Mineralogy; MSc in Chemistry or Bio-engineering; MSc in Materials or Civil Engineering; or equivalent. We are looking for a candidate with excellent gradings and a strong inorganic (geo)chemistry background, familiar with mate
Il y a 2 semaines
Salaire estimé pour Binders à Leuven
26 000 € – 41 000 €/an
Confiance de l'estimation : Basse
Estimation basée sur les données du marché pour Leuven. Les salaires réels peuvent varier selon l'expérience, l'entreprise et la zone.