From Pollution to Construction: Influence of Microplastics on the Mechanical Behaviour of Cement Mortar and Masonry
School of Science, Engineering and Environment
- Funding
- Self-Funded PhD Students Only
- Application deadline
- Year-round applications
About the project
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.