First results from clay and ash characterization:

Characterization of clays and first ceramic samples

Huge variations in chemical compositions and thermal behavior between two types of clays

Hot Stage Microscopy



XRF analysis

Variations in phase compositions of six samples of clays

XRD analysis

Dilatometric sintering curve of brick sample, obtained mixing two different clays

SEM image of fracture of the obtained ceramic sample

Characterization of the ashes from local thermal stations, which are considered as main additives

Chemical compositions

Thermal behavior

Size distribution

Phase compositions of bottom and fly ash

Expected results by the end of the project:

  • clay-based construction material formulations
  • demonstrated the economic feasibility and environmental benefits of utilising clays from lignite mining in construction material production
  • Scaling-up by setting up a pilot plant for production of construction materials from clays
  • Efficient reskilling and upskilling programs for company workers
  • Adoption and utilisation of clay-based construction materials and dissemination of results