Durable Infrastructure Materials Modified by self-assembled hollow nanostructured materials

Project description

Nanotechnology for better cement and asphalt

The EU-funded DIMMs project will train a professional researcher to play a leading role in the field of sustainable infrastructure. This multidisciplinary project focuses on self-assembled hollow nanostructured materials to realise the microstructural aligning of cement and asphalt concrete and consequently improve their durability when exposed to an aggressive environment. DIMMs will combine a microstructural analysis to illustrate the underpinning nano-modification mechanisms. It will also develop an integrated model to describe the percolation process of the aggressive agents in cement and asphalt concrete. The project will elucidate the microstructural control of infrastructure materials through nanotechnology.

Fields of science

• engineering and technology › civil engineering
• engineering and technology › chemical engineering
• engineering and technology › nanotechnology › nano-materials

Programme(s)

• H2020-EU.1.3. - EXCELLENT SCIENCE - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Main Programme
• H2020-EU.1.3.2. - Nurturing excellence by means of cross-border and cross-sector mobility

Topic(s)

• MSCA-IF-2018 - Individual Fellowships

Call for proposal

H2020-MSCA-IF-2018

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Funding Scheme

MSCA-IF-EF-ST - Standard EF

Coordinator

ASTON UNIVERSITY

Net EU contribution

€ 224 933,76

Address

Aston Triangle
B4 7ET Birmingham
United Kingdom

Region

West Midlands (England) › West Midlands › Birmingham

Activity type

Higher or Secondary Education Establishments

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Non-EU contribution

€ 0,00