Real-time X-ray diffraction and microstructure imaging: accelerating the transformation of cementitious materials into CO2 sinks

Call: HORIZON-EIC-2024-PATHFINDERCHALLENGES-01-02

Of European scope. With a Public character. It has been granted under a regime of Competitive.

X-SeeO2 delivers unique tools to the portfolio s Challenge projects as transversal enabling technologies that will accelerate innovation for cement decarbonisation and smart carbonisation of concretes. Led by three renowned universities (Malaga, Bath and Manchester) and The European Synchrotron, X-SeeO2 leverages its X-ray specialised facilities and expertise in low-carbon cementitious materials, carbonation and materials imaging. The project offers access to advanced analytical techniques, including synchrotron and laboratory X-ray powder diffraction (PD) and micro-computed tomography (mCT), supporting the portfolio s research. It commits to collect and analyse over 600 synchrotron PD patterns, 140/70 synchrotron/lab mCT, respectively, supported by 51 person months for portfolio data analysis.

Participating entities: EUROPEAN SYNCHROTRON RADIATION FACILITY Partner, THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER Partner, THE UNIVERSITY OF BATH Partner, UNIVERSIDAD DE MÁLAGA Partner