{"links":{"self":"http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/API/grants/DE260101208"},"data":{"type":"grant-details","id":"DE260101208","attributes":{"code":"DE260101208","administering-organisation":"Monash University","announcement-administering-organisation":"Monash University","scheme-name":"Discovery Early Career Researcher Award","grant-status":"Active","funding-commencement-year":2026,"years-funded":3,"project-start-date":"2026-07-01","anticipated-end-date":"2029-06-30","grant-summary":"Carbonation of Waste Slag for Next-Generation Radiative Cooling Buildings. The urgent need for carbon net-zero buildings necessitates passive cooling solutions to mitigate energy consumption and reduce carbon footprint. This project focuses on the carbonation of Blast Furnace Slag (BFS) as a solution for converting industrial waste into radiative cooling materials for passive building cooling. By utilizing the carbonation process, this project seeks to enhance the thermal and optical properties of BFS, creating materials that effectively reflect solar radiation and promote thermal dissipation, thereby optimizing indoor thermal comfort without relying on energy-intensive cooling systems. The outcomes will contribute to Australia’s carbon neutrality goals and inform public policies aimed at sustainable construction.","funding-current":534292.00,"funding-at-announcement":530052,"investigators-current":[{"title":"Asst Prof","firstName":"Xiantong","familyName":"Yan","roleName":"Discovery Early Career Researcher Award","roleCode":"DECRA","isFellowship":true,"orcidIdentifier":"0000-0002-8156-4101 "}],"investigators-at-announcement":[{"title":"Asst Prof","firstName":"Xiantong","familyName":"Yan","roleName":"Discovery Early Career Researcher Award","roleCode":"DECRA","isFellowship":true,"orcidIdentifier":"0000-0002-8156-4101 "}],"organisations-current":[{"organisationName":"Monash University","roleName":"Administering Organisation","state":"VIC"}],"organisations-at-announcement":[{"organisationName":"Monash University","roleName":"Administering Organisation","state":"VIC"}],"field-of-research":[{"isPrimary":true,"code":"4005","name":"Civil Engineering","type":"FOR20"},{"isPrimary":false,"code":"400505","name":"Construction Materials","type":"FOR20"},{"isPrimary":false,"code":"400510","name":"Structural Engineering","type":"FOR20"}],"socio-economic-objective":[{"code":"170103","name":"Residential Energy Efficiency","type":"SEO20"},{"code":"250103","name":"Management of Solid Waste From Mineral Resource Activities","type":"SEO20"},{"code":"280104","name":"Expanding Knowledge In Built Environment and Design","type":"SEO20"}],"international-collaboration":[],"lief-register":[],"achievement-summary":null,"national-interest-test-statement":"As Australia strives for carbon neutrality in building practices, the need for sustainable passive cooling solutions is critical. This project explores the carbonation of Blast Furnace Slag (BFS) to transform industrial waste into effective radiative cooling materials. By enhancing BFS’s thermal and optical properties, we aim to reduce energy consumption and decrease reliance on mechanical cooling systems. The research addresses a vital gap in sustainable construction, supporting Australia’s goals for reduced carbon footprints. It will economically benefit Australians by lowering cooling costs and socially by improving indoor comfort while also contributing to environmental goals by minimizing greenhouse gas emissions. To ensure widespread understanding and adoption, the project will engage with industry stakeholders, policymakers, and local communities through workshops and public seminars. These efforts will facilitate collaboration on best practices and implementation strategies. The findings will not only advance innovation in building technologies but also promote a circular economy, ensuring that Australia's built environment aligns with community values for sustainability and resilience. Ultimately, this research represents a significant step toward creating energy-efficient, eco-friendly buildings that benefit all Australians."}}}