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Research interests
Richard’s research interests are focused on microstructure/macrostructure property relationships of materials, setting reactions, sensors, degradation processes, water transport mechanisms, polymeric and ceramic materials for 3D printing, conservation materials, photocatalytic coatings and materials for improving the indoor air quality of buildings.
He is currently co-investigator on the EPSRC research grants ‘Aerial Additive Building Manufacturing: Distributed Unmanned Aerial Systems for in-situ manufacturing of the built environment’, and 'Resilient Materials for Life (RM4L)'. In addition he was principal investigator on the EPSRC grants ‘An Electrochemical Approach to Study Carbonation of Novel Lime Based Materials’ and ‘Experimentally verified atomistic modelling of lime in construction materials’, and co-investigator on the grant 'Healthy housing for the Displaced'. He has recieved funding from the Royal Academy of Engineering, the British Council, and the Royal Society.
Willing to supervise doctoral students
Richard is interested in supervising students studying the materials science of construction materials in areas such as:
- Fibrous plaster
- Lime and cementitious binders
- Nanomaterials
- Photocatylictic materials
- Sensors
- Indoor air quality
- Waste utilisation in construction
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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An overlooked heritage – Revealing the fibrous plaster ceilings of the UK
1/04/22 → 31/03/25
Project: UK charity
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Characterisation of Mortars from St Briavels and Bridport
14/03/22 → 31/03/24
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
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Laboratory investigation of the effect of porous aggregates on the properties of lime mortars used at the Bennerley Viaduct mortar trials, as set out in Schedule 1.
14/03/22 → 14/09/22
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
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RM4L - Resilient Materials for Life
Paine, K., Ball, R., Gebhard, S., Heath, A., Tan, L. & Tzoura, E.
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
3/04/17 → 2/10/22
Project: Research council
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Crack growth and closure in cementitious composites: monitoring using piezoceramic sensors
Taha, H., Ball, R., Heath, A. & Paine, K., 1 Jan 2022, In: Sensors and Actuators A-Physical. 333, 113221.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Effects of ZnO and SiO2 Nanoparticle Additions on the Structural, Water Absorption and Mechanical Properties of Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) Films
Phadkule, S., Navin, K., Nigrawal, A., Ball, R. & Kurchania, R., 5 Apr 2022, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Nano Hybrids and Composites. 35, p. 41-54 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Factors affecting the CO2 emissions, cost efficiency and eco-strength efficiency of concrete containing rice husk ash: A database study
Ozturk, E., Ince, C., Derogar, S. & Ball, R., 4 Apr 2022, In: Construction and Building Materials. 326, 21 p., 126905.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Synthesis of ZrO2 Based Nanofluids for Cooling and Insulation of Transformers
Vaishnav, H., Navin, K., Kurchania, R. & Ball, R., 1 Feb 2022, In: IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation. 29, 1, p. 199 - 205Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The long-term engineering properties and sustainability indices of dewatering hydrated lime mortars through Jacaranda seed pods
Ayasgil, D., Ince, C., Derogar, S. & Ball, R., 31 Jul 2022, In: Sustainable Materials and Technologies. 32, 24 p., e00435.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Datasets
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Data set for Carbonation of Hydrous Materials at the Molecular Level: a ToF-SIMS, Raman and DFT Study
Grant, J. (Creator), Pesce, G. (Creator), Parker, S. (Creator), Molinari, M. (Creator) & Ball, R. (Creator), University of Bath, 2 Feb 2017
DOI: 10.15125/BATH-00240
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Dataset for Optimization of Drilling Resistance Measurement (DRM) user-controlled variables
Dumitrescu, T. (Creator), Pesce, G. (Creator) & Ball, R. (Creator), University of Bath, 17 Nov 2017
DOI: 10.15125/BATH-00443
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Dataset related to the paper "Environmental performance of nano-structured Ca(OH)2/TiO2 photocatalytic coatings for buildings"
Pesce, G. (Creator), Nuño, M. (Creator), Ball, R. (Creator), Xenophontos, P. (Creator), Ball, R. (Project Leader) & Bowen, C. (Project Member), University of Bath, 2015
DOI: 10.15125/BATH-00097
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Dataset supporting the paper: Sensing of damage and repair of cement mortar using electromechanical impedance
Taha Abdalgadir, H. (Creator), Paine, K. (Project Leader) & Ball, R. (Work Package Leader), University of Bath, 27 Nov 2019
DOI: 10.15125/BATH-00740
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An experimental and computational study to resolve the composition of dolomitic lime.
Grant, J. (Creator), Pesce, G. (Creator), Ball, R. (Creator) & Parker, S. (Creator), University of Bath, 18 Jan 2016
DOI: 10.15125/BATH-00170
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Thesis
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Failure Mechanisms in the Valve Regulated Lead/acid Battery
Author: Ball, R., 22 Nov 2000Supervisor: Stevens, R. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › PhD
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