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Vaterite-Based Cement for Precast Architectural Applications: Evaluating Performance, Finish, and Embodied Carbon - Research Proposal

This proposal evaluates vaterite-based carbon-mineralized cement, where vaterite is a polymorph of calcium carbonate, as a lower-carbon option for precast architectural concrete. It compares its strength, surface finish and quality, absorption, and carbon impact against Ordinary Portland Cement.
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Thai Hai An Phung
Lester B. Pearson Scholar, Chemical Engineering, University of Toronto
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Vaterite-based carbon-mineralized cement is promising because vaterite is a reactive form of calcium carbonate that can support early structure formation. In Fortera-based cement systems, this may help improve early strength, reduce absorption, and lower connected porosity, which are important for durability and surface quality. This proposal therefore evaluates whether Fortera-based mortar can achieve suitable strength, finish quality, and absorption performance while reducing embodied carbon compared with Ordinary Portland Cement.

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Thai Hai An Phung (She/Her)
Lester B. Pearson Scholar, Chemical Engineering, University of Toronto

Hi! My name is Thai Hai An Phung, but I go by Ami. I am a second-year Chemical Engineering student at the University of Toronto. I was born in Vietnam and have had the privilege of living in Myanmar, Thailand, Japan, Indonesia, Ukraine, and the UK, where I recently graduated from boarding school.

I am passionate about energy, hydrogen, sustainability, materials science, and innovation, and I am especially interested in how engineering can contribute to scalable solutions for decarbonizing large industries. My research will be focused on evaluating mechanical performance and surface quality of novel carbon-mineralized cement!

Outside of academics, I love travelling, hiking, spending time in nature, exploring different cuisines, following motorsports, and trying new experiences. I am excited to be part of the Laidlaw Scholars Community so please feel free to reach out!

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