Syn4cem

The Syn4Cem project, an *ERC Advanced Grant, is an ongoing research initiative that uses synchrotron X-rays to study the hydration of low-carbon cement materials. The project aims to improve our understanding of how these cements hydrate, which is crucial for developing more sustainable building materials Project Goal: The project focuses on understanding the hydration process of low-carbon cements using synchrotron X-ray imaging. This research aims to improve the performance of these cements for more sustainable construction. Research Focus: Syn4Cem explores key aspects of cement hydration, including: Quantifying etch-pit growth rates as a function of particle size. Investigating mass transport in the confined spaces within the cement. Analyzing the evolution of water/air porosity during hydration. *This project has received funding from the European Research Council (ERC-AdG) under the European Union's Horizon Europe research and innovation programme [grant agreement No. 101139298, “Imaging the hydration of low-carbon CEMents with SYNchrotron X-rays (syn4cem)]”, 2025/01-2029/12. Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Research Council (ERC-AdG). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them