From Pollution to Construction: Influence of Microplastics on the Mechanical Behaviour of Cement Mortar and Masonry

Applications accepted all year round

Self-Funded PhD Students Only

About the Project

Microplastics are an emerging global pollutant that persist in the environment and contribute to long-term ecological damage. This project aims to transform this waste material into a sustainable construction resource by investigating the effects of incorporating microplastics into cement mortar used in masonry. The study will evaluate how varying amounts of microplastics influence mortar’s mechanical characteristics, as well as the behaviour of masonry structures.

Supervisors

• Dr Akram Karimian
• Dr Alireza Ahangar Asr

For more information about the School of Science, Engineering and Environment at the University of Salford visit: https://www.salford.ac.uk/school-of-science-engineering-and-environment/postgraduate-research-in-the-school-of-science-engineering-and-environment

Please use this Research Proposal, Personal statement, and CV GUIDE when preparing an application.

Funding Notes

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