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This study investigates the calcination of low-grade kaolinitic clays containing high proportions of 2:1 clay minerals using two different methods: rotary kiln and fluidized bed calcination. The objective was to evaluate their potential as supplementary cementitious materials. The results demonstrate that even clays with low kaolinite content, when processed in a rotary kiln, exhibit pozzolanic properties suitable for cement replacement. Furthermore, fluidized bed calcination proved to be an energy-efficient alternative, achieving considerable dehydroxylation within just 30 min of calcination. This indicates the potential for substantial energy savings compared to conventional calcination techniques. However, further optimization of the process conditions is required to maximize reactivity and industrial applicability. The findings contribute to the ongoing development of sustainable cementitious materials by utilizing widely available, 2:1 clay mineral-dominated resources.

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Influence of the Calcination Method on the Transformations and the Reactivity of Calcined Low-Kaolinitic Clays

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  • 发表日期：

    2026年

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  • Jonathan Sittner,
  • Torsten Hoffmann,
  • Marko Bertmer,
  • Markus Neubert,
  • Thomas Schuster,
  • Gregor J. G. Gluth

摘要

This study investigates the calcination of low-grade kaolinitic clays containing high proportions of 2:1 clay minerals using two different methods: rotary kiln and fluidized bed calcination. The objective was to evaluate their potential as supplementary cementitious materials. The results demonstrate that even clays with low kaolinite content, when processed in a rotary kiln, exhibit pozzolanic properties suitable for cement replacement. Furthermore, fluidized bed calcination proved to be an energy-efficient alternative, achieving considerable dehydroxylation within just 30 min of calcination. This indicates the potential for substantial energy savings compared to conventional calcination techniques. However, further optimization of the process conditions is required to maximize reactivity and industrial applicability. The findings contribute to the ongoing development of sustainable cementitious materials by utilizing widely available, 2:1 clay mineral-dominated resources.