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Research interests
Our research focuses on understanding the degradation mechanisms affecting the durability, mechanical, and environmental performance of modern cementitious materials. We do this by primarily investigating the time-evolution of both solid and liquid phases constituting cementitious materials as a consequence of environmental extrinsic factors as well as material intrinsic factors. We use atomic-scale spectroscopy, quantitative x-ray diffraction, 4D x-ray imaging, surface chemistry techniques, and standardized material testing to directly link data about material behavior across multiple scale (nano-to-macro scales). By doing this, we are able to bridge traditional gaps in Civil and Architectural Engineering materials and, hence, understand degradation pathways of multiple cementitious materials.
Researcher Defined Keywords
- cement chemistry
- degradation science
- Low-CO2 concrete technology
- sustainable materials
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
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Feasibility Study of Micro-Nuclear Reactor Thermal Output for Air Rotary Kilns in the High-Temperature Manufacturing of Portland Cement Clinker
Nieto-Perez, M. (PI), Gevaudan, J. P. (CoPI), Lee, S. S. (CoPI) & Talabi, S. S. (CoPI)
Nuclear Energy University Program
1/1/24 → …
Project: Research project
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Development of Novel Corrosion-Responsive Buffer Materials for LongTerm Immobilization of High-Level Nuclear Waste
Gevaudan, J. P. (PI), Arguelles, A. (CoPI) & Napolitano, R. (CoPI)
Nuclear Energy University Program
1/1/21 → …
Project: Research project
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Effect of relative humidity on the interlayer spacing of phosphate intercalated Mg, Al layered double hydroxide (hydrotalcite-like) crystals
Reed, T., Wonderling, N., Gevaudan, J. P. & Mauro, J. C., Feb 2025, In: Journal of the American Ceramic Society. 108, 2, e20178.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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How does the crystal structure of MgO influence the hydration rate, phase composition, and performance of clay-based magnesium silicate hydrate cements?
Zhang, X., Xiang, Y., Pourhashemi, N. & Gevaudan, J. P., Nov 2025, In: Cement and Concrete Composites. 164, 106294.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A compiled dataset of ready-mix concrete Environmental Product Declarations for life cycle assessment
Broyles, J. M., Gevaudan, J. P. & Brown, N. C., Feb 2024, In: Data in Brief. 52, 109852.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Design for early-age structural performance of 3D printed concrete structures: A parametric numerical modeling approach
Duarte, G., Duarte, J. P., Brown, N., Memari, A. & Gevaudan, J. P., Oct 1 2024, In: Journal of Building Engineering. 94, 109986.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Equations for early-stage design embodied carbon estimation for concrete floors of varying loading and strength
Broyles, J. M., Gevaudan, J. P., Hopper, M. W., Solnosky, R. L. & Brown, N. C., Feb 15 2024, In: Engineering Structures. 301, 117369.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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