Research

Materials
Helium ion microscopy image of alkali activated slag

Materials for sustainability include low CO2 cements and carbonate-based materials formed during CO2 sequestration.

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Experiment Tools
X-Ray Diffractometer in Princeton Imaging and Analysis Center

In order to discover crucial scientific information, such as the durability of alkali-activated materials and the structure of carbonate materials, state-of-the-art experiment tools are needed.

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Modeling

Computational simulations and modeling approaches are capable to uncovering the underlying structure and mechanisms responsible for material properties measured experimentally.  Key techniques employed in SCG include density functional theory, molecular dynamics and coarse-grained approaches.

 

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