13th International Ceramics Congress - Part F -- Preface -- Table of Contents -- Chapter 1: Geopolymers and Geocements -- Fabrication and Characterization of Geopolymers from Japanese Volcanic Ashes -- Addition of Ammonium Molybdate in Geopolymer Formulation -- Alkali-Activated Fly Ash Foams - Synthesis, Chemo-Physical Properties and Microstructure Modeling -- Effect of the Reactivity of the Alkaline Solution and the Metakaolin on the Geopolymer Formation -- Ceramic Waste as New Precursors for Geopolymerization -- Synthesis of Inorganic Polymers Using a CaO-Al2O3-FeO-SiO2 Slag -- Studies of Natural and Accelerated Carbonation in Metakaolin-Based Geopolymer -- A Taguchi Approach for the Synthesis Optimization of Metakaolin Based Geopolymers -- Mechanical Performances and Corrosion Resistance of Reinforced Fly Ash Geopolymer Mortars -- The Influence of Short Fibres and Foaming Agents on the Physical and Thermal Behaviour of Geopolymer Composites -- Different Treatment Application of Illite Clay for Low Temperature Ceramics -- Оbtaining of Lightweight Geopolymer Using Ash from Thermal Power Plants -- Application of Fly Ash-Based Geopolymer for Structural Member and Repair Materials -- Durability of Fly Ash Geopolymer Mortars in Corrosive Environments, Compared to that of Cement Mortars -- Chapter 2: Science and Technology for Silicate Ceramics -- Chapter 2-A - Functionalized Surfaces -- Antibacterial and Self-Cleaning Coatings for Silicate Ceramics: A Review -- Nanocomposite Photocatalyst Based on Layered Double Hydroxides (LDHs) Associated with TiO2 -- Solar Reflectance of Glazed Tiles -- Chapter 2-B - Manufacturing -- Development of a Semi-Wet Process for Ceramic Floor Tile Granule Production -- Determination of Dry Grinding Properties of Floor Tile Wastes -- Effect of Alternative Materials Added to the Plaster Composition.

Preparation of Exfoliated Melamine Modified Mica/Polyamide-6 Nanocomposite and its Properties -- Chapter 2-C - New Products and Challenges -- Towards Rational Design of Porcelain Tile Glazes -- New Ceramic Pigments for the Coloration of Ceramic Glazes -- Design of a Cool Color Glaze for a Solar Reflective Tile -- Study of the Variables that Lead to Hue Variations on Tiles Decoration Based on Silicon Cylinder Technique Laser Engraving Method -- Vitrification and Sinter-Crystallization of Iron-Rich Industrial Wastes -- Development of the Alternative Whitening System for Zirconium Silicate Substition in Porcelain Tile Bodies -- The Effect of Lithium Alumina Silicate Phases on Elastic Modulus of Porcelain Tiles -- Chapter 2-D - Characterization Studies -- Characterization of Silicate Ceramics Using Ultrasonics Test Method -- Microstructure of Ceramic Brick Contaminated by Magnesium Sulphate -- Composition and Ceramic Characteristics of Cretaceous Clays from Morocco -- Study of Processing Techniques for Nepheline Syenitic Raw Material Exploitation -- Chapter 3: Ceramic Refractories -- Creep Testing of Refractories at Service Related Load Levels and Application for Material Simulation -- Mould Fluxes Viscosity and Surface Tension Influence on the Wear Mechanisms of Al2O3-C Nozzle -- Simulation of Refractory Fracture as a Tool for Advanced Material Testing -- Digital Image Correlation as a Tool for Monitoring Crack Networks on the Surface of MgO-Based Refractory Castables -- Impact of Temperature and Oxygen Partial Pressure on Aluminum Phosphate in High Chrome Oxide Refractories -- Corrosion Mechanism Analysis of Al2O3-SiC-C Castable -- Study of Reactive Impregnation and Phase Transformations during the Corrosion of High Alumina Refractories by Al2O3-CaO Slag.

Mechanisms of SiC Refractory High Temperature Corrosion by Molten Salts (Na,K,Ca,Cl,S) in Waste to Energy Facilities -- Microstructures and Corrosion Mechanisms in MgO-C Bricks in Contact with High-Basicity and FeO-Rich Slags -- Criteria to Select the Refractory Lining in Biomass Co-Combustion Reactors for Energy Production -- Numerical Analysis on the Refractory Wear of the Blast Furnace Main Trough -- Multiphysics Modelling Applied to Refractory Behaviour in Severe Environments -- Modeling and In-Plant Evaluation of Thermal Stresses in Steelmaking Ladles -- Keywords Index -- Authors Index.