Development and application of multifunctional materials using domestic raw materials in upgraded processing lines

Project is directed towards development of innovative environmental friendly building materials with value added functions, based on valorization of available resources and secondary raw materials, developing lower energy intensive technologies and optimizing energy consumption. Novel technology for production of materials with high pozzolanic activities using low grade clays and industrial by-products is the objective of Subproject 1, contributing to both economy of production and environmental protection. A series of commercial mortars based on pozzolanic active phase will be developed, including new repair mortars for architectural heritage restoration, compatible with original material matrix. Photocatalytic nanocomposites, layered double hydroxides associated to TiO2 and/or other semiconductors, and their application in design of self-cleaning building materials are in the focus of Subproject 2. Knowledge on interactions of photoactive coatings with different inorganic substrates will form the basis for design of new value added building materials on regional market. Subproject 3 subject will be brick drying process development, industrial waste application (organic and inorganic waste as additives for porous bricks), mathematical modeling and development of refractory materials for industrial furnaces reparation. The outcome will be: bricks with highly improved properties, constructive-refractory materials and improved energetic efficiency of industrial plants.