Preface ix <p>Introduction xi</p> <p><b>GEOPOLYMERS</b></p> <p>Durability Performance of Alkali-Activated Metakaolin, Slag, Fly Ash, and Hybrids 3<br /><i>F. Jirasit, C. H. Rüscher, L. Lohaus, and P. Chindaprasirt</i></p> <p>Mica Platelet-Reinforced Geopolymer Composites 13<br /><i>P. F. Keane, G. P. Kutyla, J. F. Wight, W. Rickard, and W. M. Kriven</i></p> <p>Influence of Mix Design Parameters on Geopolymer Mechanical Properties and Microstructure 21<br /><i>Mukund Lahoti, En-Hua Yang, and Kang Hai Tan</i></p> <p>Thermal Performance of Metakaolin-Based Geopolymers: Volume Stability and Residual Mechanical Properties 35<br /><i>Mukund Lahoti, En-Hua Yang, and Kang Hai Tan</i></p> <p>Effect of Phyllosilicate Type on the Microstructure and Properties of Kaolin-Based Ceramic Tapes 47<br /><i>Gisèle L. Lecomte-Nana , Khaoula Lebdioua,, Mylène Laffort, Nadia Houta, Nicolas Tessier-Doyen, Younès Abouliatim, and Claire Peyratout</i></p> <p>Effect of Alkali Cations on the Polycondensation Reaction 61<br /><i>J. Peyne, E. Joussein, J. Gautron, J. Doudeau, and S. Rossignol</i></p> <p>Development of a Mold for Thermoplastics Based on a Phosphate Cement 69<br /><i>J. Blom, H. Rahier, and J. Wastiels</i></p> <p>Properties of Cork Particle Reinforced Sodium Geopolymer Composites 79<br /><i>Daniel S. Roper, Gregory P. Kutyla, and Waltraud M. Kriven</i></p> <p>The Role of Alkaline Earth Ions in Geopolymer Binder Formation 83<br /><i>N. Essaidi, P. Leybros, E. Joussein, and S. Rossignol</i></p> <p>Investigations of the Thermally Induced Hydrogen Release of NaBH4, NH3BH3 and Their Geopolymer Composites 93<br /><i>Z. Assi, L. Schomborg, and C. H. Rüscher</i></p> <p>IR-Spectroscopic Investigation of Geopolymer and CSH-Phase Stability on Heating Temperature in Post-Fired Building Materials 109<br /><i>C. H. Rüscher, E. Rigo, K. Unterderweide, H.-W. Krauss, and F. Jirasit</i></p> <p>Mixed Alkali Regional Metakaolin-Based Geopolymer 123<br /><i>Ruy A. Sá Ribeiro, Marilene G. Sá Ribeiro, Kaushik Sankar, Gregory P. Kutyla, and Waltraud M. Kriven</i></p> <p>Bamboo-Geopolymer Composite: A Preliminary Study 135<br /><i>Ruy A. Sá Ribeiro, Marilene G. Sá Ribeiro, Kaushik Sankar, and Waltraud M. Kriven</i></p> <p>Metakaolin-Based Geopolymer Cements from Commercial Sodium Waterglass and Sodium Waterglass from Rice Husk Ash: A Comparative Study 145<br /><i>Hervé K. Tchakouté and Claus H. Rüscher</i></p> <p>Recycling of Grog by Addition Into Heavy Clay Ceramic Manufacturing 159<br /><i>C. M. F. Vieira and L. F. Amaral</i></p> <p><b>VIRTUAL MATERIALS DESIGN AND CERAMIC GENOME</b></p> <p>Q-State Monte Carlo Simulations of Magnetic Anisotropy Applied to Paramagnetic and Diamagnetic Materials 169<br /><i>J. B. Allen</i></p> <p>First Principles Study of Defect Formation in Bulk B6O 181<br /><i>J. S. Dunn, S. P. Coleman, and M. Tschopp</i></p> <p>Modeling of Damage in an MMC with Lamellar Microstructure 189<br /><i>Romana Piat, Maria Kashtalyan, and Igor Guz</i></p> <p>Micro-Computed Tomography Image Based Thermo-Elastic Properties Studies of Freeze-Cast MMC 201<br /><i>Yuri Sinchuk, Romana Piat, and Benoit Nait-Ali</i></p> <p><b>MATERIALS FOR EXTREME ENVIRONMENTS</b></p> <p>Densification and Phase Evolution of SHS Derived Ti2AlN Active Precursor Powders During Hot Pressing Processes 213<br /><i>L. Chlubny, J. Lis, P. Borowiak, K. Chabior, and K. Ziele ska</i></p> <p>Max Phase Materials for Nuclear Applications 223<br /><i>K. Lambrinou1, T. Lapauw, B. Tunca, and J. Vleugels</i></p> <p>Analysis of Dynamic Young's Modulus and Damping Behavior of ZrB2-SiC Composites by the Impulse Excitation Technique 235<br /><i>Akhilesh Kumar Swarnakar, Songlin Ran, and Jozef Vleugels</i></p> <p><b>ADVANCED CERAMIC COATINGS</b></p> <p>Study of Effect of Hafnium Addition on Oxidation Resistance of NiAl Coatings Prepared by an In-Situ Chemical Vapour Deposition Method 249<br /><i>A. D. Chandio and P. Xiao</i></p> <p>Mass Transfer Mechanism in Mullite Under Oxygen Potential Gradients at High Temperatures 261<br /><i>S. Kitaoka, T. Matsudaira, N. Kawashima, D. Yokoe, T. Kato, and M. Takata</i></p> <p><b>EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES—CARBON NANOSTRUCTURES</b></p> <p>SnO2-Reduced Graphene Oxide Nanocomposite for Ethanol Sensing at Room Temperature 273<br /><i>C. A. Zito and D. P. Volanti</i></p> <p>Author Index 281</p>