Congratulations A/Prof Wengui Li for latest ARC Linkage Grant – for a novel hydrophobic concrete.

Head of School PSM Professor Nasser Khalili was delighted to announce a new ARC Linkage grant for CIES and congratulated Scientia Associate Professor Wengui Li for his outstanding achievement. 

Associate Professor Wengui Li; Professor Zhong Tao; Mr Luke Liu; Mr Soheil Jahandari

LP 230100288: Novel Hydrophobic Concrete for Durable and Resilient Mining Infrastructure.

Project Summary: 

The mining field is harsh with various corrosive media that cause rapid deterioration and ageing of concrete. This project aims to develop a novel hydrophobic concrete with integrated water-proofing and self-healing capacities and optimise its efficacy and cost-effectiveness for durable and resilient mining infrastructure using hybrid water-repellent nanoparticles and raw crystalline admixtures.

The new hydrophobic concrete is expected to significantly improve structural safety, durability, and service life of mining infrastructure while simultaneously reducing protection costs, repair needs, and reconstruction. The outcomes will offer desirable benefits for Australia’s mining industry, with significant reductions in maintenance costs.

Industry Partners: YAT ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION; CHEM CONCRETE PTY LTD 

Amount Awarded: $458,910