{"links":{"self":"http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/API/grants/FT250100182"},"data":{"type":"grant-details","id":"FT250100182","attributes":{"code":"FT250100182","administering-organisation":"RMIT University","announcement-administering-organisation":"RMIT University","scheme-name":"ARC Future Fellowships","grant-status":"Active","funding-commencement-year":2025,"years-funded":4,"project-start-date":"2026-01-01","anticipated-end-date":"2029-12-31","grant-summary":"Low-cost, ultra-low carbon and highly-reactive cementitious material. This project aims to pioneer sustainable construction by developing an innovative, ultra-low carbon cementitious material that surpasses current global alternatives in performance and cost of production. Utilizing Australia's abundant aluminosilicate mineral resources and a novel thermochemical activation process, the project expects to generate groundbreaking knowledge in sustainable cement chemistry. Anticipated outcomes include a highly reactive, low-cost composite with superior strength, and reduced embodied energy. This research should accelerate Australia's path to carbon neutrality, establish the nation as a leader in green construction, and create global economic opportunities in sustainable building materials.","funding-current":994161.00,"funding-at-announcement":973124,"investigators-current":[{"title":"Dr","firstName":"Rajeev","familyName":"Roychand","roleName":"Future Fellowship","roleCode":"FT","isFellowship":true,"orcidIdentifier":"0000-0001-9457-1602 "}],"investigators-at-announcement":[{"title":"Dr","firstName":"Rajeev","familyName":"Roychand","roleName":"Future Fellowship","roleCode":"FT","isFellowship":true,"orcidIdentifier":"0000-0001-9457-1602 "}],"organisations-current":[{"organisationName":"RMIT University","roleName":"Administering Organisation","state":"VIC"}],"organisations-at-announcement":[{"organisationName":"RMIT 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":"120301","name":"Cement and Concrete Materials","type":"SEO20"},{"code":"190301","name":"Climate Change Mitigation Strategies","type":"SEO20"}],"international-collaboration":["Switzerland"],"lief-register":[],"achievement-summary":null,"national-interest-test-statement":"This groundbreaking project addresses Australia's urgent need for a sustainable and ultra-low carbon cementitious material. The proposed innovation transforms abundantly available aluminosilicate minerals into a highly reactive cement alternative, using just one-third of the energy required for traditional cement production. Unlike recent international innovations in cement technology, which often face challenges such as limited availability of specialized feedstock or complex curing requirements, this solution leverages readily available local resources and conventional curing methods, promising substantial national benefits. These benefits include economic growth through new industries and job creation, reduced construction costs, and improved efficiency due to superior strength and faster setting time. By establishing Australia as a global leader in sustainable construction technology, it boosts export potential in the burgeoning green technology sector. To maximize research impact beyond academia, this project will conduct rigorous scientific investigations in collaboration with construction industry and infrastructure development authorities to advance fundamental understanding of material performance under diverse real-world conditions. Research outcomes will be disseminated through open-access publications, knowledge transfer workshops, and targeted media outreach, highlighting the innovation's potential in sustainable construction."}}}