Bibliography
Journal articles (peer reviewed)
van der Does, L.M., Muchez, P., Hulsbosch, N., Elsen, J., Borst, A.M., Sirbescu, M-L.C. (2025). Variations in Tourmaline Morphology and Geochemistry from Quartz Veins, Pegmatites, and Metasomatized Host Rocks: Insights from the Karagwe-Ankole Belt (Rwanda). The Canadian Journal of Mineralogy and Petrology, Art.No. 2400052. doi: 10.3749/2400052
Wojcieszak, M. (corresp. author), Fontaine, L., Elsen, J., Hayen, R., Lehouck, A., Boudin, M. (2024). HISTORIC LIME MORTARS COMPOSITION AND TERMINOLOGY FOR RADIOCARBON DATING-CASE STUDIES BASED ON THIN-SECTION PETROGRAPHY AND CATHODOLUMINESCENCE. RADIOCARBON, 66 (6), 1814-1834. doi: 10.1017/RDC.2024.14
Nguyen, T.N. (corresp. author), Phung, Q.T. (corresp. author), Jacques, D., Frederickx, L., Yu, Z., Dauzeres, A., Sakellariou, D., Elsen, J., Pontikes, Y. (2024). Changes in the structure of alkali activated slag mortars subjected to accelerated leaching. CEMENT & CONCRETE COMPOSITES, 154, Art.No. ARTN 105755. doi: 10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2024.105755
Nguyen, T.N. (corresp. author), Phung, Q.T. (corresp. author), Frederickx, L., Jacques, D., Dauzeres, A., Elsen, J., Pontikes, Y. (2024). Microstructural evolution and its impact on the mechanical strength of typical alkali-activated slag subjected to accelerated carbonation. DEVELOPMENTS IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT, 19, Art.No. ARTN 100519. doi: 10.1016/j.dibe.2024.100519 Access via repository
van der Does, L.M. (corresp. author), Hulsbosch, N., Elsen, J., Muchez, P., Sirbescu, M-L.C. (2024). Fluid exsolution during disequilibrium crystallization in the border and wall zones of internally zoned pegmatites. GEOCHIMICA ET COSMOCHIMICA ACTA, 380, 163-179. doi: 10.1016/j.gca.2024.07.020 Access via repository
Quilici, M. (corresp. author), Elsen, J., Uytterhoeven, I., Beaujean, B., Degryse, P. (2024). Mortar recipes from the Roman Imperial Bath-Gymnasium and Urban Mansion of Sagalassos – A technological perspective. Journal of Archaeological Science-Reports, 57, Art.No. 104674. doi: 10.1016/j.jasrep.2024.104674 Access via repository
Nguyen, T.N. (corresp. author), Phung, Q.T. (corresp. author), Jacques, D., Elsen, J., Pontikes, Y. (2024). Microstructure and transport properties of metakaolin-based geopolymers subjected to accelerated leaching. CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS, 426, Art.No. ARTN 136225. doi: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.136225
Frederickx, L. (corresp. author), Weltje, G.J., Honty, M., De Craen, M., Dohrmann, R., Jacops, E., Elsen, J. (2024). Overcoming inter-dataset discrepancies in the grain size distributions of fine-grained sediments by partial least squares regression: A case study of the Belgian Boom Formation. SEDIMENTARY GEOLOGY, 464, Art.No. ARTN 106617. doi: 10.1016/j.sedgeo.2024.106617
van der Does, L., Hulsbosch, N., Kaskes, P., Elsen, J., Claeys, P., Muchez, P., Sirbescu, M-L.C. (2024). Tourmaline growth in the border and wall zones of the Emmons pegmatite (Maine, U.S.A.): Evidence for disequilibrium crystallization and boundary layer formation. American Mineralogist, 109 (4), 785-798. doi: 10.2138/am-2023-8991 Access via repository
Nguyen, T.N. (corresp. author), Phung, Q.T. (corresp. author), Jacques, D., Neji, M., Dauzeres, A., Elsen, J., Pontikes, Y. (2024). Microstructure, water permeability and micromechanical properties of alkali activated slag subjected to accelerated leaching. MATERIALS & DESIGN, 238, Art.No. ARTN 112706. doi: 10.1016/j.matdes.2024.112706 Access via repository
Elsen, J. (corresp. author), Jackson, M.D., Ruiz-Agudo, E. (2022). Opus Caementicium to "Natural Cements". ELEMENTS, 18 (5), 301-307. doi: 10.2138/gselements.18.5.301
Dhandapani, Y., Joseph, S., Bishnoi, S., Kunther, W., Kanavaris, F., Kim, T., Irassar, E., Castel, A., Zunino, F., Machner, A., Talakokula, V., Thienel, K-C., Wilson, W., Elsen, J., Martirena, F., Santhanam, M. (corresp. author) (2022). Durability performance of binary and ternary blended cementitious systems with calcined clay: a RILEM TC 282 CCL review. MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES, 55 (5), Art.No. ARTN 145. doi: 10.1617/s11527-022-01974-0
Teck, P. (corresp. author), Snellings, R., Elsen, J. (2022). Method for quantifying the reaction degree of slag in alkali-activated cements using deep learning-based electron microscopy image analysis. JOURNAL OF MICROSCOPY, 286 (2), 174-178. doi: 10.1111/jmi.13094
Nguyen, T.N. (corresp. author), Phung, Q.T. (corresp. author), Yu, Z., Frederickx, L., Jacques, D., Sakellariou, D., Dauzeres, A., Elsen, J., Pontikes, Y. (2022). Alteration in molecular structure of alkali activated slag with various water to binder ratios under accelerated carbonation. SCIENTIFIC REPORTS, 12 (1), Art.No. ARTN 5524. doi: 10.1038/s41598-022-09491-4 Access via repository
Frederickx, L. (corresp. author), Honty, M., De Craen, M., Elsen, J. (2021). Evaluating the quantification of the clay mineralogy of the Rupelian Boom Clay in Belgium by a detailed study of size fractions. APPLIED CLAY SCIENCE, 201, Art.No. ARTN 105954. doi: 10.1016/j.clay.2020.105954
von Greve-Dierfeld, S. (corresp. author), Lothenbach, B., Vollpracht, A., Wu, B., Huet, B., Andrade, C., Medina, C., Thiel, C., Gruyaert, E., Vanoutrive, H., F. Saéz del Bosque, I., Ignjatovic, I., Elsen, J., Provis, J.L., Scrivener, K., Thienel, K-C., Sideris, K., Zajac, M., Alderete, N., Cizer, O., Van den Heede, P., Hooton, R.D., Kamali-Bernard, S., Bernal, S.A., Zhao, Z., Shi, Z., De Belie, N. (2020). Understanding the carbonation of concrete with supplementary cementitious materials - a critical review by RILEM TC 281-CCC. Materials And Structures, 53, Art.No. 136. doi: 10.1617/s11527-020-01558-w Access via repository
Janssen, H., Chwast, J., Elsen, J. (2020). Gypsum efflorescence on clay brick masonry: Analysis of potential efflorescence origins. JOURNAL OF BUILDING PHYSICS, 44(I), Art.No. 1744259119896083, 37-66. doi: 10.1177/1744259119896083 Access via repository
Goolaerts, S. (corresp. author), de Ceuster, J., Mollen, F.H., Gijsen, B., Bosselaers, M., Lambert, O., Uchman, A., Van Herck, M., Adriaens, R., Houthuys, R., Louwye, S., Bruneel, Y., Elsen, J., Hoedemakers, K. (2020). The upper Miocene Deurne Member of the Diest Formation revisited: unexpected results from the study of a large temporary outcrop near Antwerp International Airport, Belgium. GEOLOGICA BELGICA, 23 (3-4), 219-252. doi: 10.20341/gb.2020.011 Access via repository
Khalifa, A.Z. (corresp. author), Pontikes, Y., Elsen, J., Cizer, O. (2019). Comparing the reactivity of different natural clays under thermal and alkali activation. RILEM Technical Letters, 4, 74-80. doi: 10.21809/rilemtechlett.2019.85 Access via repository
Van Ham-Meert, A. (corresp. author), Dillis, S., Blomme, A., Cahill, N., Claeys, P., Elsen, J., Eremin, K., Gerdes, A., Steuwe, C., Roeffaers, M., Shortland, A., Degryse, P. (2019). A unique recipe for glass beads at Iron Age Sardis. JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE, 108, Art.No. ARTN 104974. doi: 10.1016/j.jas.2019.104974 Access via repository
Giels, M. (corresp. author), Iacobescu, R.I., Cappuyns, V., Pontikes, Y., Elsen, J. (2019). Understanding the leaching behavior of inorganic polymers made of iron rich slags. JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION, 238. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.117736 Access via repository
Snellings, R. (corresp. author), Chwast, J., Cizer, O., De Belie, N., Dhandapani, Y., Durdzinski, P., Elsen, J., Haufe, J., Hooton, D., Patapy, C., Santhanam, M., Scrivener, K., Snoeck, D., Steger, L., Tongbo, S., Vollpracht, A., Winnefeld, F., Lothenbach, B. (2018). RILEM TC-238 SCM recommendation on hydration stoppage by solvent exchange for the study of hydrate assemblages. MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES, 51 (6), Art.No. ARTN 172. doi: 10.1617/s11527-018-1298-5
Frederickx, L. (corresp. author), Honty, M., de Craen, M., Dohrmann, R., Elsen, J. (2018). RELATING THE CATION EXCHANGE PROPERTIES OF THE BOOM CLAY (BELGIUM) TO MINERALOGY AND PORE-WATER CHEMISTRY. CLAYS AND CLAY MINERALS, 66 (5), 449-465. doi: 10.1346/CCMN.2018.064111
Snellings, R., Chwast, J., Cizer, O., De Belie, N., Dhandapani, Y., Durdzinski, P., Elsen, J., Haufe, J., Hooton, D., Patapy, C., Santhanam, M., Scrivener, K., Snoeck, D., Steger, L., Tongbo, S., Vollpracht, A., Winnefeld, F., Lothenbach, B. (2018). Report of TC 238-SCM: hydration stoppage methods for phase assemblage studies of blended cements—results of a round robin test. Materials and Structures, 51, Art.No. 111. doi: 10.1617/s11527-018-1237-5
Adriaens, R. (corresp. author), Zeelmaekers, E., Fettweis, M., Vanlierde, E., Vanlede, J., Stassen, P., Elsen, J., Srodon, J., Vandenberghe, N. (2018). Quantitative clay mineralogy as provenance indicator for recent muds in the southern North Sea. MARINE GEOLOGY, 398, 48-58. doi: 10.1016/j.margeo.2017.12.011
Wang, C., Adriaens, R., Hong, H., Elsen, J., Vandenberghe, N., Lourens, L., Gingerich, P., Abels, H. (2017). Clay mineralogical constraints on weathering in response to early Eocene hyperthermal events in the Bighorn Basin, Wyoming (Western Interior, USA). Geological Society of America Bulletin, 129 (7), 997-1011. doi: 10.1130/B31515.1
Adriaens, R., Ronchi, B., Mertens, G., Hollanders, S., Dusar, M., Elsen, J., Vandenberghe, N. (2017). Halloysite occurrence at the karstified contact of Oligocene sands and Cretaceous calcarenites in Hinnisdael quarries, Vechmaal (NE of Belgium). Geologica Belgica, 20 (1). Access via repository
Baykara, H., Cornejo, M.H., Murillo, R., Gavilanes, A., Paredes, C., Elsen, J. (2017). Preparation, characterization and reaction kinetics of green cement: Ecuadorian natural mordenite-based geopolymers. Materials and Structures, 50 (3), Art.No. 188. doi: 10.1617/s11527-017-1057-z
Hollanders, S., Adriaens, R., Skibsted, J., Cizer, Ö., Elsen, J. (2016). Pozzolanic reactivity of pure calcined clays. Applied Clay Science, 132, 552-580. doi: 10.1016/j.clay.2016.08.003
Blomme, A., Elsen, J., Brems, D., Shortland, A., Dotsika, E., Degryse, P. (2016). Tracing the primary production location of core-formed glass vessels, Mediterranean Group I. Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports, 5, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jasrep.2015.10.031
Chwast, J., Todorovic, J., Janssen, H., Elsen, J. (2015). Gypsum efflorescence on clay brick masonry: Field survey and literature study. Construction & Building Materials, 85, 57-64. doi: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2015.02.094 Access via repository
Barrie, E., Cappuyns, V., Vassilieva, E., Adriaens, R., Hollanders, S., Garcés, D., Paredes, C., Pontikes, Y., Elsen, J., Machiels, L. (2015). Potential of inorganic polymers (geopolymers) made of halloysite and volcanic glass for the immobilisation of tailings from gold extraction in Ecuador. Applied Clay Science, 109-110, 95-106. doi: 10.1016/j.clay.2015.02.025
Saikia, N., Mertens, G., Van Balen, K., Elsen, J., Van Gerven, T., Vandecasteele, C. (2015). Pre-treatment of municipal solid waste incineration (MSWI) bottom ash for utilisation in cement mortar. Construction & Building Materials, 96, 76-85. doi: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2015.07.185
Cornejo, M.H., Elsen, J., Paredes, C., Baykara, H. (2015). Hydration and strength evolution of air-cured zeolite-rich tuffs and siltstone blended cement pastes at low water-to-binder ratio. Clay Minerals, 50 (1), 133-152.
Chiang, Y.W., Santos, R., Elsen, J., Meesschaert, B., Martens, J., Van Gerven, T. (2014). Towards zero-waste mineral carbon sequestration via two-way valorization of ironmaking slag. Chemical Engineering Journal, 249, 260-269. doi: 10.1016/j.cej.2014.03.104 Access via repository
Santos, R., Chiang, Y.W., Elsen, J., Van Gerven, T. (2014). Distinguishing between carbonate and non-carbonate precipitates from the carbonation of calcium-containing organic acid leachates. Hydrometallurgy, 147, 90-94. doi: 10.1016/j.hydromet.2014.05.001 Access via repository
Adriaens, R., Vandenberghe, N.L., Elsen, J. (2014). Natural clay-sized glauconite in the Neogene deposits of the Campine Basin (Belgium). Clays and Clay Minerals, 62 (1), 35-52. doi: 10.1346/CCMN.2014.0620104
Machiels, L., Garcés, D., Snellings, R., Vilema, W., Morante, F., Paredes, C., Elsen, J. (2014). Zeolite occurrence and genesis in the Late-Cretaceous Cayo arc of Coastal Ecuador: Evidence for zeolite formation in cooling marine pyroclastic flow deposits. Applied Clay Science, 87, 108-119.
Verstrynge, E., Adriaens, R., Elsen, J., Van Balen, K. (2014). Multi-scale analysis on the influence of moisture on the mechanical behavior of ferruginous sandstone. Construction & Building Materials, 54, 78-90. Access via repository
Cornejo, M.H., Elsen, J., Paredes, C., Baykara, H. (2014). Thermomechanical treatment of two Ecuadorian zeolite-rich tuffs and their potential usage as supplementary cementitious materials. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 115 (1), 309-321. doi: 10.1007/s10973-013-3345-3
Cornejo, M.H., Elsen, J., Baykara, H., Paredes, C. (2014). Hydration process of zeolite-rich tuffs and siltstone-blended cement pastes at low W/B ratio, under wet curing condition. European Journal of Environmental and Civil Engineering, 18 (6), 629-651. doi: 10.1080/19648189.2014.897005 Access via repository
Abels, H.A., Wang, C., Lauretano, V., Bowen, G.J., Karssenberg, D., Ziegler, M., Li, G., Van Den Berg, P.F., Van Broekhuizen, S., Hopman, T., Laks, J., Adriaens, R., Clyde, W.C., Elsen, J., Kraus, M.J., Sluijs, A., Vandenberghe, N., Lourens, L.J., Gingerich, P.D. (2014). Terrestrial sedimentary archives of episodes of greenhouse warming in ancient river floodplain deposits of the Bighorn Basin, Wyoming. Rendiconti Online Societa Geologica Italiana, 31, 3-4. doi: 10.3301/ROL.2014.16
Vos, K., Vandenberghe, N., Elsen, J. (2013). Surface textural analysis of quartz grains by scanning electron microscopy (SEM): From sample preparation to environmental interpretation. Earth-Science Reviews, 128, 93-104. doi: 10.1016/j.earscirev.2013.10.013
Bodor, M., Santos, R., Kriskova, L., Elsen, J., Vlad, M., Van Gerven, T. (2013). Susceptibility of mineral phases of steel slags towards carbonation: mineralogical, morphological and chemical assessment. European Journal of Mineralogy, 25 (4), 533-549. doi: 10.1127/0935-1221/2013/0025-2300 Access via repository
Santos, R., Van Bouwel, J., Vandevelde, E., Mertens, G., Elsen, J., Van Gerven, T. (2013). Accelerated mineral carbonation of stainless steel slags for CO2 storage and waste valorization: effect of process parameters on geochemical properties. International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control, 17, 32-45. doi: 10.1016/j.ijggc.2013.04.004 Access via repository
Santos, R., François, D., Mertens, G., Elsen, J., Van Gerven, T. (2013). Ultrasound-Intensified Mineral Carbonation. Applied Thermal Engineering: Design, Processes, Equipment, Economics, 57 (1), 154-163. doi: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2012.03.035 Access via repository
Elsen, J., Van Balen, K., Mertens, G. (2013). Hydraulicity in historic lime mortars: A review. RILEM Bookseries, 7, 125-139. doi: 10.1007/978-94-007-4635-0_10
Snellings, R., Mertens, G., Adriaens, R., Elsen, J. (2013). In situ synchrotron X-ray powder diffraction study of the early age hydration of cements blended with zeolitite and quartzite fi nes and water-reducing agent. Applied Clay Science, 72, 124-131. doi: 10.1016/j.clay_2012.12.002
Elsen, J., Cizer, Ö., Snellings, R. (2013). Lessons from a lost technology: The secrets of Roman concrete. The American Mineralogist, 98 (11), 1917-1918. doi: 10.2138/am.2013.4643 Access via repository
Cizer, Ö., Van Balen, K., Elsen, J., Van Gemert, D. (2012). Real-time investigation of reaction rate and mineral phase modifications of lime carbonation. Construction & Building Materials, 35, 741-751. doi: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2012.04.036
Groot, C., Van Balen, K., Bicer-Simsir, B., Binda, L., Elsen, J., van Hees, R., von Konow, T., Lindqvist, J.E., Maurenbrecher, P., Papayanni, I., Subercaseaux, M., Tedeschi, C., Toumbakari, E-E., Thompson, M., Valek, J., Veiga, R. (2012). RILEM TC 203-RHM: Repair mortars for historic masonry Performance requirements for renders and plasters. Materials and Structures, 45 (9), 1277-1285. doi: 10.1617/s11527-012-9916-0
van Hees, R., Van Balen, K., Bicer-Simsir, B., Binda, L., Elsen, J., von Konow, T., Lindqvist, J.E., Maurenbrecher, P., Papayanni, I., Subercaseaux, M., Tedeschi, C., Toumbakari, E-E., Thompson, M., Valek, J., Veiga, R. (2012). RILEM TC 203-RHM: Repair mortars for historic masonry Repair mortars for historic masonry. From problem to intervention: a decision process. Materials and Structures, 45 (9), 1295-1302. doi: 10.1617/s11527-012-9917-z
Hughes, J.J., Van Balen, K., Bicer-Simsir, B., Binda, L., Elsen, J., van Hees, R., von Konow, T., Lindqvist, J.E., Maurenbrecher, P., Papayanni, I., Subercaseaux, M., Tedeschi, C., Toumbakari, E-E., Thompson, M., Valek, J., Veiga, R. (2012). RILEM TC 203-RHM: Repair mortars for historic masonry The role of mortar in masonry: an introduction to requirements for the design of repair mortars. Materials and Structures, 45 (9), 1287-1294. doi: 10.1617/s11527-012-9847-9
Maurenbrecher, P., Van Balen, K., Bicer-Simsir, B., Binda, L., Elsen, J., van Hees, R., von Konow, T., Lindqvist, J.E., Papayanni, I., Subercaseaux, M., Tedeschi, C., Toumbakari, E-E., Thompson, M., Valek, J., Veiga, R. (2012). RILEM TC 203-RHM: Repair mortars for historic masonry Requirements for repointing mortars for historic masonry. Materials and Structures, 45 (9), 1303-1309. doi: 10.1617/s11527-012-9849-7
Santos, R., Ling, D., Sarvaramini, A., Guo, M., Elsen, J., Larachi, F., Beaudoin, G., Blanpain, B., Van Gerven, T. (2012). Stabilization of basic oxygen furnace slag by hot-stage carbonation treatment. Chemical Engineering Journal, 203, 239-250. doi: 10.1016/j.cej.2012.06.155 Access via repository
Cizer, Ö., Rodriguez-Navarro, C., Ruiz-Agudo, E., Elsen, J., Van Gemert, D., Van Balen, K. (2012). Phase and morphology evolution of calcium carbonate precipitated by carbonation of hydrated lime. Journal of Materials Science, 47 (16), 6151-6165. doi: 10.1007/s10853-012-6535-7
Neyt, B., Braekmans, D., Poblome, J., Elsen, J., Waelkens, M., Degryse, P. (2012). Long-term clay raw material selection and use in the region of Classical/Hellenistic to Early Byzantine Sagalassos (SW Turkey). Journal of Archaeological Science, 39 (5), 1296-1305.
Blomme, A., Degryse, P., Van Peer, P., Elsen, J. (2012). The characterization of sedimentary quartzite artefacts from Mesolithic sites, Belgium. Geologica Belgica, 15 (3), 193-199.
Snellings, R., Mertens, G., Elsen, J. (2012). Supplementary Cementitious Materials. 74, 211-278. doi: 10.2138/rmg.2012.74.6
Ivanova, R., Yotzo, Y., Machiels, L., Elsen, J. (2012). Eruptive history and source area of 2-nd Rupelian acid phase volcaniclastics from northern parts of Dzhebel depression (Eastern Rhodopes, South Bulgaria) as inferred from the pyroclastic stratigraphy and petrography. Review of the Bulgarian Geological Society, 73 (1), 41-67.
Elsen, J., Mertens, G., Van Balen, K. (2011). Raw materials used in ancient mortars from the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Tournai (Belgium). European Journal of Mineralogy, 23 (6), 871-882. doi: 10.1127/0935-1221/2011/0023-2139
Lievens, P., Verbinnen, B., Bollaert, P., Alderweireldt, N., Mertens, G., Elsen, J., Vandecasteele, C. (2011). Study of composition change and agglomeration of flue gas cleaning residue from a fluidized bed waste incinerator. Environmental Technology, 32 (14), 1637-1647. doi: 10.1080/09593330.2010.546813
Cornelis, G., Van Gerven, T., Snellings, R., Verbinnen, B., Elsen, J., Vandecasteele, C. (2011). Stability of pyrochlores in alkaline matrices: Solubility of calcium antimonate. Applied Geochemistry, 26 (26), 809-817. doi: 10.1016/j.apgeochem.2011.02.002
Snellings, R., Mertens, G., Cizer, Ö., Elsen, J. (2010). Early age hydration and pozzolanic reaction in natural zeolite blended cements: Reaction kinetics and products by in situ synchrotron X-ray powder diffraction. Cement and Concrete Research, 40 (12), 1704-1713. doi: 10.1016/j.cemconres.2010.08.012
Snellings, R., Mertens, G., Gasharova, B., Garbev, K., Elsen, J. (2010). The pozzolanic reaction between clinoptilolite and portlandite: a time and spatially resolved IR study. European Journal of Mineralogy, 22 (6), 767-777. doi: 10.1127/0935-1221/2010/0022-2019
Snellings, R., Machiels, L., Mertens, G., Elsen, J. (2010). Rietveld refinement strategy for quantitative phase analysis of partially amorphous zeolitised tuffaceous rocks. Geologica Belgica, 13 (3), 183-196.
Snellings, R., Mertens, G., Hertsens, S., Elsen, J. (2009). The zeolite–lime pozzolanic reaction: Reaction kinetics and products by in situ synchrotron X-ray powder diffraction. Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, 126 (1), 40-49. doi: 10.1016/j.micromeso.2009.05.017
Snellings, R., Gualtieri, A.F., Elsen, J. (2009). The Rietveld structure refinement of an exceptionally pure sample of clinoptilolite from Ecuador and its Na-, K-, and Ca-exchanged forms. Zeitschrift für Kristallographie. New Crystal Structures, 395-400. doi: 10.1524/zksu.2009.0058
Snellings, R., Mertens, G., Elsen, J. (2009). Calorimetric evolution of the early pozzolanic reaction of natural zeolites. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 101 (1), 97-105. doi: 10.1007/s10973-009-0449-x
Groot, C., Hughes, J., van Balen, K., Bicer-Simsir, B., Binda, L., Blauer, C., Elsen, J., Hansen, E., van Hees, R., Henriques, F., Toumbakari, E-E., von Konow, T., Lindqvist, J.E., Maurenbrecher, P., Middendorf, B., Papayanni, I., Simon, S., Subercaseaux, M., Tedeschi, C., Thompson, M., Valek, J., Valluzi, M.R., Vanhellemont, Y., Veiga, R., Waldum, A. (2009). Rilem TC 203-RHM: Repair mortars for historic masonry. Testing of hardened mortars, a process of questioning and interpreting. Materials and Structures, 42 (7), 853-865. doi: 10.1617/s11527-008-9455-x
Calvo, B., Canoira, L., Morante, F., Martinez-Bedia, J.M., Vinagre, C., Garcia-Gonzalez, J-E., Elsen, J., Alcantara, R. (2009). Continuous elimination of Pb2+, Cu2+, Zn2+, H+ and NH4+ from acidic waters by ionic exchange on natural zeolites. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 166 (2), 619-627. doi: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2008.11.087
Mertens, G., Elsen, J., Brulet, R., Brutsaert, A., Deckers, M. (2009). Quantitative composition of ancient mortars from the Notre Dame Cathedral in Tournai (Belgium). Materials Characterization, 60 (7), 580-585. doi: 10.1016/j.matchar.2008.09.004
Mertens, G., Snellings, R., Van Balen, K., Bicer-Simsir, B., Verlooy, P., Elsen, J. (2009). Pozzolanic reactions of common natural zeolites and parameters affecting their reactivity. Cement and concrete research, 39 (3), 233-240. doi: 10.1016/j.cemconres.2008.11.008
Cizer, Ö., Van Balen, K., Van Gemert, D., Elsen, J. (2009). Hardening and strength development of RHA-cement-lime mortars. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers. Construction Materials, 162, 19-27. doi: 10.1680/coma.2009.162.1.19
Machiels, L., Morante, F., Snellings, R., Calvo, B., Canoira, L., Paredes, C., Elsen, J. (2008). Zeolite mineralogy of the Cayo formation in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Applied Clay Science, 42 (1), 180-188. doi: 10.1016/j.clay.2008.01.012
Saikia, N., Cornelis, G., Mertens, G., Elsen, J., Van Balen, K., Van Gerven, T., Vandecasteele, C. (2008). Assessment of Pb-slag, MSWI bottom ash and boiler and fly ash for using as a fine aggregate in cement mortar. Journal of hazardous materials, 154 (1), 766-777. doi: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2007.10.093
Durinck, D., Arnout, S., Mertens, G., Boydens, E., Jones, P.T., Elsen, J., Blanpain, B., Wollants, P. (2008). Borate distribution in stabilized stainless-steel slag. Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 91 (2), 548-554. doi: 10.1111/j.1551-2916.2007.02147.x
Snellings, R., van Haren, T., Machiels, L., Mertens, G., Vandenberghe, N., Elsen, J. (2008). Mineralogy, geochemistry and diagenesis of clinoptilolite tuffs (Miocene) in the central Simav graben, western Turkey. Clays and Clay Minerals, 56 (6), 622-632. doi: 10.1346/CCMN.2008.0560603
Durinck, D., Jones, P.T., Blanpain, B., Wollants, P., Mertens, G., Elsen, J. (2007). Slag solidification modeling using the Scheil-Gulliver assumptions. Journal of the american ceramic society, 90 (4), 1177-1185.
Mertens, G., Madau, P., Durinck, D., Blanpain, B., Elsen, J. (2007). Quantitative mineralogical analysis of hydraulic limes by X-ray diffraction. Cement and Concrete Research, 37 (11), 1524-1530. doi: 10.1016/j.cemconres.2007.08.002
Mertens, G., Elsen, J. (2006). Use of computer assisted image analysis for the determination of the grain-size distribution of sands used in mortars. Cement and concrete research, 36 (8), 1453-1459.
Elsen, J. (2006). Microscopy of historic mortars - a review. Cement and concrete research, 36 (8), 1416-1424. doi: 10.1016/j.cemconres.2005.12.006
Mertens, G., Elsen, J., Laduron, D., Brulet, R. (2006). Minéralogie des silicates de calcium présents dans des mortiers anciens à Tournai. ArchéoSciences, 30, 61-65.
Machiels, L., Snellings, R., Morante, F., Elsen, J., Paredes, C. (2006). Quantitative mineralogy of zeolite deposits of Coastal Ecuador. Revista Tecnológica ESPOL, 19 (1), 49-56.
Elsen, J., Brutsaert, A., Deckers, M., Brulet, R. (2004). Microscopical study of ancient mortars from Tournai (Belgium). Materials characterization, 53 (2), 289-294.
Degryse, P., Elsen, J., Waelkens, M. (2002). Study of ancient mortars from Sagalassos (Turkey) in view of their conservation. Cement and concrete research, 32 (9), 1457-1463. Access via repository
Luyten, J., Buekenhoudt, A., de Barquin, F., Elsen, J. (2002). Reference materials for adequate porosity measurements. Euro ceramics vii, pt 1-3, 206, 681-684.
Elsen, J. (2001). Automated air void analysis on hardened concrete - Results of a European intercomparison testing program. Cement and concrete research, 31 (7), 1027-1031.
Callebaut, K., Elsen, J., Van Balen, K., Viaene, W. (2001). Nineteenth century hydraulic restoration mortars in the Saint Michael's Church (Leuven, Belgium) - Natural hydraulic lime or cement? Cement and concrete research, 31 (3), 397-403.
Roels, S., Elsen, J., Carmeliet, J., Hens, H. (2001). Characterisation of pore structure by combining mercury porosimetry and micrography. Materials and structures, 34 (236), 76-82.
Van Balen, K., Baronio, G., Bartos, P., Binda, L., Callebaut, K., Elsen, J., van Hees, R., Hughes, J., van der Klugt, L., Lindqvist, J.E., Marie-Victorie, E., Middendorf, B., Maurenbrecher, P., Papayianni, I., Thomson, M., Toumbakari, E.E., Waldum, A. (2001). Com-C1 Assessment of mix proportions in historical mortars using quantitative optical microscopy. Materials and Structures, 34, 387-388.
Bentur, A. (corresp. author), Alexander, M.G. (2000). A review of the work of the RILEM TC 159-ETC: Engineering of the interfacial transition zone in cementitious composites. MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES, 33 (226), 82-87. doi: 10.1007/BF02484160
Roels, S., Carmeliet, J., Hens, H., Elsen, J. (2000). Microscopic analysis of imbibition processes in oolitic limestone. Geophysical Research Letters, 27 (21), 3533-3536. doi: 10.1029/1999GL008471
Kucha, H., Osuch, W., Elsen, J. (1996). Viaeneite (Fe,Pb)4S8O, a new mineral with mixed sulphur valencies from Engis, Belgium. European Journal of Mineralogy, 8, 93-102.
Elsen, J., Lens, N., Aarre, T., Quenard, D., Smolej, V. (1995). Determination of the w/c ratio of hardened cement paste and concrete samples on thin-sections using automated image-analysis techniques. Cement and concrete research, 25 (4), 827-834.
Kucha, H., Osuch, W., Elsen, J. (1995). Calculation and refinement of cell parameters of viaeneite from electron diffraction patterns. Neues Jahrbuch für Mineralogie. Monatshefte, (10), 433-443.
Elsen, J., Lens, N., Vyncke, J., Aarre, T., Quenard, D., Smolej, V. (1994). Quality assurance and quality-control of air entrained concrete. Cement and concrete research, 24 (7), 1267-1276.
ELSEN, J. (1993). HE-HAD-ENORMOUS-ENERGY - GATHORNEHARDY,JONATHAN ON BRENAN,GERALD. NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW, 12-12.
ELSEN, J. (1992). THE TRUTH IS NEVER DESPAIRING + BELL,DERRICK LATEST BOOK. NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW, 7-7.
ELSEN, J., KING, G.S D., HOLAND, W., VOGEL, W., CARL, G. (1989). CRYSTAL-STRUCTURE OF A FLUOROPHLOGOPITE SYNTHESIZED IN A GLASS CERAMIC. JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL RESEARCH-S, (6), 160-161.
ELSEN, J., King, G.S D., Holand, W., Vogel, W., Carl, G. (1989). Crystal structure of a Fluorphlogopite synthesized in a glass ceramic,. Journal of Chemical Research. Synopses, 1253-1263.
Elsen, J., King, G.S D., Mortier, W. (1987). Influence of Temperature on the Cation Distribution in Calcium Mordenite. Journal of Physical Chemistry, 91 (22), 5800-5805.
Accepted Journal articles (peer reviewed)
Nguyen, T.N. (corresp. author), Pontikes, Y., Dauzeres, A., Jacques, D., Elsen, J., Phung, Q.T. (corresp. author) (2026). Physico-mechanical properties and leaching resistance of alkali-activated slag incorporating nuclear liquid organic waste. JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS, 630, Art.No. ARTN 156715. doi: 10.1016/j.jnucmat.2026.156715
Journal articles (not peer reviewed)
Vandewalle, L., Schueremans, L., Van Gemert, D., Van Balen, K., Figeys, W., Verstrynge, E., Lesage, K., Heirman, G., Maertens, J., Silva, R., Hendrickx, R., Cizer, Ö., Elsen, J., Pyl, L., Oliveira, D. (2009). Onderzoeksthema's aan het departement Burgerlijke Bouwkunde van de K.U.Leuven. Bouwkroniek: Weekblad voor Bouw en Industrie.
Vandewalle, L., Schueremans, L., Van Gemert, D., Van Balen, K., Figeys, W., Heirman, G., Verstrynge, E., Yonatan, P., Maertens, J., Silva, R., Hendrickx, R., Cizer, Ö., Elsen, J., Pyl, L., Oliveira, D. (2008). Onderzoeksthema's aan het departement Burgerlijke Bouwkunde van de K.U.Leuven. Bouwkroniek: weekblad voor bouw en industrie.
Elsen, J., Desmyter, J., Soers, E. (2003). Alkali-Silica reaction in concrete in Belgium - a review. Aardkundige Mededelingen (Industrial minerals: resources, characteristics and applications), 13, 73-79.
Elsen, J., Mareels, J., Schroeder, C. (2002). Computed versus measured elastic moduli of igneous and metamorphic rocks used in the construction sector. Aardkundige Mededelingen (Proceedings of the first Geologica Belgica International Meeting, Leuven, 11-15 September 2002), 12, 265-267.
Elsen, J., De Barquin, F. (2000). Modelling of the capillary water absorption of porous building materials. International Journal for Restoration of Buildings and Monuments, (3), 293-306.
Elsen, J. (1998). Durability of "Granites" for Construction. Aardkundige Mededelingen, 9, 35-40.
ELSEN, J., HALL, R. (1993). I-LIKE-THE-DARK-UNDERBELLY + AN INTERVIEW WITH HALL,RODNEY. NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW, 13-13.
ELSEN, J., GRISOWLD, R.L. (1993). FROM THE FULL-TIME PARENTS PERSPECTIVE + AN INTERVIEW WITH GRISWOLD,ROBERT,L. NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW, 7-7.
Edited books (not peer reviewed)
Degryse, P., Elsen, J. (Eds.) (2003). Industrial Minerals - Resources, Characteristics and Applications. (Aardkundige Mededelingen, 13). Leuven: Leuven University Press. ISBN: 90 5867 246 8.
Book chapters (peer reviewed)
Cizer, Ö., Campforts, J., Van Balen, K., Elsen, J., Van Gemert, D. (2006). Hardening of calcium hydroxide and calcium silicate binders due to carbonation and hydration. In: A.M. Brandt, V.C. Li, I.H. Marshall (Eds.), (589-599). Warsaw, Poland: ZTUREK RSI and Woodhead Publishing. Access via repository
Elsen, J. (1998). Influence of Brick Microstructure on the Characteristics of Cement Mortars. In: N. Baer (Eds.), Conservation of Historic Brick Structures, (173-179). Donhead Publ.Lim..
Book chapters (not peer reviewed)
Elsen, J. (2019). Asbestos - Mineralen met een apart verhaal. In: P. d'Hoine, B. Pattijn (Eds.), Lessen voor de eenentwintigste eeuw 2019 : Identiteit in perspectief, Chapt. 5, (99-107). (Lessen voor de eenentwintigste eeuw, 25). Leuven: Universitaire Pers Leuven. ISBN: 978 94 6270 176 2.
Elsen, J. (2006). Massangisteen. In: Handboek Onderhoud Renovatie Restauratie, (123-137). Kluwer.
Elsen, J., Gullentops, F., Paulissen, E. (1996). Grove granulaten. In: F. Gullentops, L. Wouters (Eds.), Delfstoffen in Vlaanderen, (75-84). ministerie van de Vlaamse Gemeenschap, Dep. EWLB. Access via repository
Conference proceedings (peer reviewed)
van der Does, L. (corresp. author), Hulsbosch, N., Elsen, J., Muchez, P., Sirbescu, M-L. (2023). Fluid exsolution in the outer zones of the Emmons Pegmatite (Maine, USA). In: Proceedings of the 17th SGA Biennial Meeting: vol. Volume 1, (323-326). Presented at the Society for Geology Applied to Mineral Deposits, Zurich, Switzerland, 28 Aug 2023-01 Sep 2023. ISBN: 978-2-8399-4045-0.
Cornejo, M.H. (corresp. author), Elsen, J., Togra, B., Baykara, H., Soriano, G., Paredes, C. (2019). EFFECT OF CALCIUM HYDROXIDE AND WATER TO SOLID RATIO ON COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF MORDENITE-BASED GEOPOLYMER AND THE EVALUATION OF ITS THERMAL TRANSMISSION PROPERTY. In: PROCEEDINGS OF THE ASME INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL ENGINEERING CONGRESS AND EXPOSITION, 2018, VOL 12, (Paper No. ARTN V012T11A022). Presented at the ASMEInternational Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE2018), PA, Pittsburgh, 09 Nov 2018-15 Nov 2018. ISBN: 978-0-7918-5217-0.
Shu, C., Van Balen, K., Elsen, J. (2018). Lime-Earth in China. From Ancient to Modern and Contemporary Times. In: Proceedings of the 6th International Geologica Belgica Congress, (279-280). Presented at the The 6th International Geologica Belgica Congress, Leuven. ISBN: 9782960140224. doi: 10.20341/gbcp.vol3
Khalifa, A., Pontikes, Y., Elsen, J., Cizer, Ö. (2017). Alkali activation of synthetic gamma di calcium silicate with pure calcined natural clays. In: R.I. lacobescu, A. Malfliet (Eds.), (365-368). Presented at the International Slag Valorisation Symposium, Leuven, Belgium, 03 Apr 2017-05 Apr 2017. ISBN: 9789090302942. (professionally oriented)
Beersaerts, G., Arnout, L., Machiels, L., Elsen, J., Pontikes, Y. (2017). Monitoring early-age crack formation in a Ca-Fe-Al-rich inorganic polymer. In: Proceedings of the Fifth International Slag Valorisation Symposium: vol. 5, (345-348). Presented at the 5th International Slag Valorisation Symposium, Leuven, Belgium, 03 Apr 2017-05 Apr 2017. ISBN: 9090302948.
Hollanders, S., Cizer, Ö., Elsen, J. (2015). Pozzolanic potential of the calcined clay-lime system. In: K. Scrivener (Eds.), Calcined Clays for Sutainable Concrete: vol. 10, (567-567). Presented at the Clacined Clays for Sustainable Concrete, Zurich, 23 Jun 2015-25 Jun 2015. dordrecht Netherlands. ISBN: 978-94-017-9938-6. doi: 10.1007/978-94-017-9939-3_71
Hollanders, S., Cizer, Ö., Elsen, J. (2015). Influence of mineral impurities on the pozzolanic reactivity of metakoalin. In: K. Scrivener, A. Favier (Eds.), Calcined Clays for Sutainable Concrete: vol. 10, (573-573). Presented at the Calcined Clays for Sustainable Concrete, Lausanne, 23 Jun 2015-25 Jun 2015. Dordrecht - Netherlands. ISBN: 978-94-017-9938-6. doi: 10.1007/978-94-017-9939-3_74
Francois, E., Elsen, J., Pontikes, Y., Machiels, L. (2015). Influence of the chemistry of vitrified residues on the properties of blended inorganic polymers with calcined kaolinitic clay. In: Proc. of the Fourth International Slag Valorisation Symposium Zero Waste: vol. 4, (257-261). Presented at the 4th International Slag Valorisation Symposium Zero Waste, Leuven, Belgium, 15 Apr 2015-17 Apr 2015. ISBN: 9460189725.
Chwast, J., Janssen, H., Elsen, J. (2014). Gypsum efflorescence under laboratory conditions: preliminary study. In: H. De Clercq (Eds.), SWBSS 2014 3rd International Conference on Salt Weathering of Buildings and Stone Sculptures, (117-131). Presented at the Third International Conference on Salt Weathering of Buildings and Stone Sculptures, Brussels, 14 Oct 2014-16 Oct 2014. Jubelpark 1, B-1000 Brussels, Belgium. ISBN: 978-2-930054-24-7.
Chwast, J., Todorovic, J., Janssen, H., Elsen, J. (2014). Gypsum efflorescence on clay brick masonry: Field survey and literature study. In: M. Quattrone, J.M. Vanderley (Eds.), Proceedings XIII DBMC, (196-203). Presented at the International Conference on Durability of Building Materials and Components, Sao Paulo, 02 Sep 2014-05 Sep 2014. Access via repository
Hollanders, S., Elsen, J. (2014). Pozzolanic potential of the calcined clay-lime system. In: S.A. Bernal, J.L. Provis (Eds.), Proceedings of the 34th Annual Cement andConcrete Science Conference and Workshop an Waste Cementation: vol. 34, (Paper No. 202). Presented at the Cement and Concrete Science Conference, Sheffield, 14 Sep 2014-17 Sep 2014.
Chiang, Y.W., Santos, R., Elsen, J., Meesschaert, B., Martens, J., Van Gerven, T. (2013). Two-way valorization of blast furnace slag into precipitated calcium carbonate and sorbent materials. In: Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Accelerated Carbonation for Environmental and Materials Engineering, (357-367). Presented at the ACEME 2013, Leuven, Belgium, 09 Apr 2013-12 Apr 2013.
Bodor, M., Santos, R., Kriskova, L., Elsen, J., Vlad, M., Van Gerven, T. (2013). Mineralogical and morphological assessment of carbonated steel slags and synthesized minerals. In: Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Accelerated Carbonation for Environmental and Materials Engineering, (235-244). Presented at the ACEME 2013, Leuven, Belgium, 09 Apr 2013-12 Apr 2013.
Bodor, M., Santos, R., Kriskova, L., Elsen, J., Vlad, M., Van Gerven, T. (2013). Synthesis of selected mineral compounds for in-depth analysis of steel slags during carbonation. (307-310). Presented at the Third International Slag Valorisation Symposium, Leuven, Belgium, 19 Mar 2013-20 Mar 2013. Leuven: ACCO. ISBN: 978-94-6018-637-0.
Juenger, M., Provis, J.L., Elsen, J., Matthes, W., Hooton, R.D., Duchesne, J., Courard, L., He, H., Michel, F., Snellings, R., De Belie, N. (2012). Supplementary cementitious materials for concrete: Characterization needs. In: Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings: vol. 1488, (106-120). ISBN: 9781632660862.
Desmet, B., Serrano, H., Vantomme, J., Feys, D., De Schutter, G., Elsen, J., Cizer, Ö., Heirman, G., Vandewalle, L., Van Gemert, D. (2011). Porosity determination of self-compacting concretes using combined forced saturation. In: Á. Palomo, A. Zaragoza, J.C L. Agüí (Eds.), Proc. of the XIII ICCC Int. Congr. on the Chemistry of Cement. Presented at the XIII ICCC Int. Congr. on the Chemistry of Cement, Madrid, 03 Jul 2008-08 Jul 2008. Madrid. Access via repository
Cizer, Ö., Elsen, J., Feys, D., Heirman, G., Vandewalle, L., Van Gemert, D., Desmet, B., Vantomme, J., De Schutter, G. (2011). Microstructural changes in self-compacting concrete by sulphuric acid attack. In: Á. Palomo, A. Zaragoza, J.C L. Agüí (Eds.), Int. Congr. on the Chemistry of Cement. Presented at the XIII ICCC, Madrid, 03 Jul 2011-08 Jul 2011. Madrid. Access via repository
Pontikes, Y., Kahalova, L., Wang, X., Geysen, D., Arnout, S., Nagels, E., Cizer, Ö., Van Gerven, T., Elsen, J., Guo, M., Jones, P.T., Blanpain, B. (2011). Additions of industrial residues for hot stage engineering of stainless steel slags. In: Proceedings of the Second International Slag Valorisation Symposium, (313-326). Presented at the International Slag Valorisation Symposium, Leuven, Belgium, 18 Apr 2011-20 Apr 2011. Leuven, Belgium. ISBN: 978-94-6018-345-4.
Elsen, J., Mertens, G., Snellings, R. (2011). Portland cement and other calcareous hydraulic binders: history,production and mineralogy. In: G.E. Christidis (Eds.), vol. 9, (Paper No. 11), (441-479). London: European Mineralogical Union and the Mineralogical Society of Great Britain & Ireland. ISBN: 978-0-903056-28-1.
Braekmans, D., Neyt, B., Degryse, P., Elsen, J., Poblome, J., Waelkens, M. (2011). Mapping regional ceramic fabrics in Sagalassos (SW Turkey) dating from 500 BC-700 AD. In: I. Turbanti-Memmi (Eds.), Proceedings of the 37th International Symposium of Archaeometry, (33-40). Presented at the 37th International Symposium of Archaeometry, Siena, 12 May 2008-16 May 2008. New York. ISBN: 978-3-642-14677-0.
Dreesen, R., Cnudde, V., Dusar, M., De Ceukelaire, M., Bossiroy, D., Groessens, E., Elsen, J., De Kock, T., Dewanckele, J. (2011). In het voetspoor van Camerman: de opmars van de Franse steen in Belgïe. In: R.P J. van Hees, H. De Clercq, W.J. Quist (Eds.), Stenen van binnen, stenen van buiten - natuursteen in de jonge bouwkunst, (33-63). Presented at the Vlaams-Nederlandse Natuursteendag, Delft, Nederland, 14 Sep 2011-14 Sep 2011. ISBN: 9789052694054.
Santos, R., François, D., Vandevelde, E., Mertens, G., Elsen, J., Van Gerven, T. (2010). Process intensification routes for mineral carbonation. In: Third International Conference on Accelerated Carbonation for Environmental and Materials Engineering, (13-22). Presented at the ACEME10, Turku, Finland, 29 Nov 2010-01 Dec 2010. Access via repository
Cizer, Ö., Van Balen, K., Elsen, J., Van Gemert, D. (2010). Carbonation reaction in lime mortars. In: R. Zevenhoven (Eds.), Presented at the 3rd International conference on Accelerated Carbonation for Environmental and Materials Engineering, Turku, Finland, 29 Nov 2010-01 Dec 2010. Turku, Finland: Åbo Akademi University. ISBN: 978-952-12-2505-5.
Van Gerven, T., Geysen, D., Pontikes, Y., Cizer, Ö., Mertens, G., Elsen, J., Van Balen, K., Jones, P.T., Blanpain, B. (2010). An integrated materials valorisation scheme for Enhanced Landfill Mining. In: P.T. Jones, Y. Tielemans (Eds.), Enhanced Landfill Mining and the Transition to Sustainable Materials Management, (99-111). Presented at the International Academic Symposium on Enhanced Landfill Mining and the Transition to Sustainable Materials Management, Houthalen-Helchteren, Belgium, 04 Oct 2010-06 Oct 2010. Leuven, Belgium. ISBN: 978-90-8161-500-6.
Santos, R., François, D., Vandevelde, E., Mertens, G., Elsen, J., Van Gerven, T. (2010). Intensification routes for mineral carbonation. In: 19th International Congress of Chemical and Process Engineering, (Paper No. 0339). Presented at the CHISA 2010, Prague, Czech Republic, 28 Aug 2010-01 Sep 2010. Access via repository
Schueremans, L., Van Balen, K., Cizer, Ö., Janssens, E., Serré, G., Elsen, J., Brosens, K., Ignoul, S. (2010). Compatibility of repair mortars in restoration projects. In: W. Jäger, B. Hasseltine, A. Fried (Eds.), 8th International Masonry Conference 2010, (Paper No. 226), (785-794). Presented at the 8th International Masonry Conference 2010, Dresden, 04 Jul 2010-07 Jul 2010. Dresden. ISBN: 978-3-00-031381-3. Access via repository
Van Gerven, T., Santos, R., Cizer, Ö., Mertens, G., Van Balen, K., Elsen, J., Van Acker, K., Jones, P.T. (2010). Carbon sink as one of the research themes of SMaRT-Pro². In: Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Accelerated Carbonation for Environmental and Materials Engineering, (267-274). Presented at the ACEME 2010, Turku, Finland, 29 Nov 2010-01 Dec 2010. doi: 10.13140/2.1.3538.5283 Access via repository
Lievens, P., Verbinnen, B., Bollaert, P., Alderweireldt, N., Mertens, G., Elsen, J., Vandecasteele, C. (2010). Study of solidification of flue gas cleaning residue from industrial waste incineration in a fluidised bed incinerator. In: E. Giderakos, R. Cossu, R. Stegmann (Eds.), Hazardous and Industrial waste management - Proceedings, (189-190). Presented at the Hazardous and Industrial waste Management, Chania, Crete, 05 Oct 2010-08 Oct 2010.
Elsen, J., Van Balen, K., Mertens, G. (2010). Hydraulicity in Historic Lime Mortars: a Review. In: J. VÃlek (Eds.), Repair Mortars for Historic Masonry. Final Workshop, (Paper No. I.14), (129-145). Presented at the Historic Mortars Conference & RILEM TC 203-RHM, Prague, Czech Republic, 22 Sep 2010-24 Sep 2010. Bagneux - France. ISBN: 978-2-35158-112-4.
Van Balen, K., Bicer-Simsir, B., Binda, L., Bläuer, C., Elsen, J., Groot, C., Hansen, E., van Hees, R., Henriques, F., Hughes, J., Toumbakari, E-E., von Konow, T., Lindqvist, J.E., Maurenbrecher, P., Middendorf, B., Papayianni, I., Simon, S., Stefanidou, M., Subercaseaux, M., Tedeschi, C., Thomson, M., Valek, J., Valluzi, M.R., Vanhellemont, Y., Veiga, R. (2010). Performance and repair requirements for repointing mortars. In: J. Valek, C. Groot, J. Hughes (Eds.), Testing of repair mortars for historic masonry, (Paper No. TC.05), (1349-1352). Presented at the Historic Mortars Conference HMC2010 and RILEM TC 203-RHM, Prague, Czech Republic, 22 Sep 2010-24 Sep 2010. Bagneux - France. ISBN: 978-2-35158-112-4.
Van Balen, K., Bicer-Simsir, B., Binda, L., Bläuer, C., Elsen, J., Groot, C., Hansen, E., van Hees, R., Henriques, F., Hughes, J., Toumbakari, E-E., von Konow, T., Lindqvist, J.E., Maurenbrecher, P., Middendorf, B., Papayianni, I., Simon, S., Stefanidou, M., Subercaseaux, M., Tedeschi, C., Thomson, M., Valek, J., Valluzi, M.R., Vanhellemont, Y., Veiga, R. (2010). Performance and repair requirements for surface repairs. In: J. Valek, C. Groot, J. Hughes (Eds.), Testing of repair mortars for historic masonry, (Paper No. TC.09), (1377-1383). Presented at the Historic Mortars Conference HMC2010 and RILEM TC 203-RHM, Prague, Czech Republic, 22 Sep 2010-24 Sep 2010. Bagneux - France. ISBN: 978-2-35158-112-4.
Van Balen, K., Bicer-Simsir, B., Binda, L., Bläuer, C., Elsen, J., Groot, C., Hansen, E., van Hees, R., Henriques, F., Hughes, J., Toubakari, E-E., von Konow, T., Lindqvist, J.E., Maurenbrecher, P., Middendorf, B., Papayianni, I., Simon, S., Stefanidou, M., Subercaseaux, M., Tedeschi, C., Thomson, M., Valek, J., Valluzi, M.R., Vanhellemont, Y., Veiga, R. (2010). Performance and repair requirements for flooring mortars. In: J. Valek, C. Groot, J. Hughes (Eds.), Testing of repair mortars for historic masonry, (Paper No. TC.08), (1365-1376). Presented at the Historic Mortars Conference HMC2010 and RILEM TC 203-RHM, Prague, Czech Republic, 22 Sep 2010-24 Sep 2010. Bagneux - France. ISBN: 978-2-35158-112-4.
Van Balen, K., Bicer-Simsir, B., Binda, L., Bläuer, C., Elsen, J., Groot, C., Hansen, E., van Hees, R., Henriques, F., Hughes, J., Toumbakari, E-E., von Konow, T., Lindqvist, J.E., Maurenbrecher, P., Middendorf, B., Papayianni, I., Simon, S., Stefanidou, M., Subercaseaux, M., Tedeschi, C., Thomson, M., Valek, J., Valluzi, M.R., Vanhellemont, Y., Veiga, R. (2010). Repair mortars for historic masonry. From problem to intervention: a decision process. In: J. Valek, C. Groot, J. Hughes (Eds.), 2nd Conference on Historic Mortars - HMC 2010 and RILEM TC 203-RHM final workshop, (Paper No. TC.03), (1337-1342). Presented at the Historic Mortars Conference HMC2010 and RILEM TC 203-RHM, Prague, Czech Republic, 22 Sep 2010-24 Sep 2010. Bagneux - France. ISBN: 978-2-35158-112-4. (URL)
Van Balen, K., Bicer-Simsir, B., Binda, L., Bläuer, C., Elsen, J., Groot, C., Hansen, E., Henriques, F., Hughes, J., Toumbakari, E-E., von Konow, T., Lindqvist, J.E., Maurenbrecher, P., Middendorf, B., Papayianni, I., Simon, S., Stefanidou, M., Subercaseaux, M., Tedeschi, C., Thomson, M., Valek, J., Valluzi, M.R., Vanhellemont, Y., Veiga, R. (2010). The role of mortar in masonry: an introduction to requirements for the design of repair mortars. In: J. Valek, C. Groot, J. Hughes (Eds.), 2nd Conference on Historic Mortars - HMC 2010 and RILEM TC 203-RHM final workshop, (Paper No. TC.01), (1323-1329). Presented at the Historic Mortars Conference HMC2010 and RILEM TC 203-RHM, Prague, Czech Republic, 22 Sep 2010-24 Sep 2010. Bagneux - France. ISBN: 978-2-35158-112-4. (URL)
Van Balen, K., Bicer-Simsir, B., Binda, L., Bläuer, C., Elsen, J., Groot, C., Hansen, E., van Hees, R., Henriques, F., Hughes, J., Toumbakari, E-E., von Konow, T., Lindqvist, J.E., Maurenbrecher, P., Middendorf, B., Papayianni, I., Simon, S., Stefanidou, M., Subercaseaux, M., Tedeschi, C., Thomson, M., Valek, J., Valluzi, M.R., Vanhellemont, Y., Veiga, R. (2010). Influence of masonry typology and mortar joints on the mechanical behaviour of masonry walls. In: J. Valek, C. Groot, J. Hughes (Eds.), Repair Mortars for Historic Masonry, Final Workshop, (Paper No. TC.02), (1331-1336). Presented at the Historic Mortars Conference HMC2010 and RILEM TC 203-RHM, Prague, Czech Republic, 22 Sep 2010-24 Sep 2010. Bagneux - France. ISBN: 978-2-35158-112-4.
Van Balen, K., Bicer-Simsir, B., Binda, L., Bläuer, C., Elsen, J., Groot, C., Hansen, E., van Hees, R., Henriques, F., Hughes, J., Toumbakari, E-E., von Konow, T., Lindqvist, J.E., Maurenbrecher, P., Middendorf, B., Papayianni, I., Simon, S., Stefanidou, M., Subercaseaux, M., Tedeschi, C., Thomson, M., Valek, J., Valluzi, M.R., Vanhellemont, Y., Veiga, R. (2010). Testing of repair mortars for historic masonry. In: J. Valek, C. Groot, J. Hughes (Eds.), Repair Mortars for Historic Masonry, Final Workshop, (Paper No. TC.03), (1343-1347). Presented at the Historic Mortars Conference HMC2010 and RILEM TC 203-RHM, Prague, Czech Republic, 22 Sep 2010-24 Sep 2010. Bagneux - France. ISBN: 978-2-35158-112-4.
Van Balen, K., Bicer-Simsir, B., Binda, L., Bläuer, C., Elsen, J., Groot, C., Hansen, E., van Hees, R., Henriques, F., Hughes, J., Toumbakari, E-E., von Konow, T., Lindqvist, J.E., Maurenbrecher, P., Middendorf, B., Papayianni, I., Simon, S., Stefanidou, M., Subercaseaux, M., Tedeschi, C., Thomson, M., Valek, J., Valluzi, M.R., Vanhellemont, Y., Veiga, R. (2010). Performance and repair requirements for bedding mortars. In: J. Valek, C. Groot, J. Hughes (Eds.), Testing of repair mortars for historic masonry, (Paper No. TC.06), (1353-1357). Presented at the Historic Mortars Conference HMC2010 and RILEM TC 203-RHM, Prague, Czech Republic, 22 Sep 2010-24 Sep 2010. Bagneux - France. ISBN: 978-2-35158-112-4.
Van Balen, K., Bicer-Simsir, B., Binda, L., Bläuer, C., Elsen, J., Groot, C., Hansen, E., van Hees, R., Henriques, F., Hughes, J., Toumbakari, E-E., von Konow, T., Lindqvist, J.E., Maurenbrecher, P., Middendorf, B., Papayianni, I., Simon, S., Stefanidou, M., Subercaseaux, M., Tedeschi, C., Thomson, M., Valek, J., Valluzi, M.R., Vanhellemont, Y., Veiga, R. (2010). Performance and repair requirements for renders and plasters. In: J. Valek, C. Groot, J. Hughes (Eds.), Testing of repair mortars for historic masonry, (Paper No. TC.07), (1359-1363). Presented at the Historic Mortars Conference HMC2010 and RILEM TC 203-RHM, Prague, Czech Republic, 22 Sep 2010-24 Sep 2010. Bagneux - France. ISBN: 978-2-35158-112-4.
Van Gerven, T., Cizer, Ö., Mertens, G., Vandecasteele, C., Elsen, J., Van Balen, K. (2009). Mineral carbonation at K.U.Leuven: a review. In: P.T. Jones, D. Geysen, M. Guo, B. Blanpain (Eds.), (27-38). Presented at the International Slag Valorisation Symposium, Leuven, Belgium, 06 Apr 2009-07 Apr 2009.
Cizer, Ö., Van Balen, K., Van Gemert, D., Elsen, J. (2009). Competition between carbonation and hydration on the hardening of calcium hydroxide and calcium silicate binders. In: L. Schueremans (Eds.), Building Materials and Building Technology to preserve the Built Heritage: vol. 2 (33), (353-368). Presented at the 1st WTA-International PhD Symposium "Building Materials and Building Technology to preserve the Built Heritage", Leuven, Belgium, 08 Oct 2009-09 Oct 2009. Karlsruhe, Germany. ISBN: 978-3-937066-15-8.
Mertens, G., Van Balen, K., Elsen, J. (2009). Microscopy as a tool for the provenance determination of raw materials and production technology used in ancient mortars from Tournai (Belgium). In: 12th Euroseminar on Microscopy applied to building materials, (1-12). Presented at the Euroseminar on Microscopy applied to building materials, Dortmund, 15 Sep 2009-19 Sep 2009. ISBN: 9783000286971.
Snellings, R., Mertens, G., Elsen, J. (2009). Fluid composition evolution in natural zeolite-cement mixtures. In: S. Fiore, C. Belviso, M.L. Giannossi (Eds.), Micro et Nano: Scientiae Mare Magnum - Book of Abstracts: vol. 2, (547-547). Presented at the International Clay Conference, Castellaneta Marina, Italy, 14 Jun 2009-20 Jun 2009. Bari - Italy. ISBN: 978-88-7522-027-3.
Snellings, R., Mertens, G., Elsen, J. (2009). The pozzolanic reaction between zeolites and lime: a time and spatially resolved IR approach. In: S. Fiore, C. Belviso, M.L. Giannossi (Eds.), Micro et Nano: Scientiae Mare Magnum - Book of Abstracts: vol. 2, (546-546). Presented at the International Clay Conference, Castellaneta Marina, Italy, 14 Jun 2009-20 Jun 2009. Bari - Italy. ISBN: 978-88-7522-027-3.
Neyt, B., Degryse, P., Elsen, J. (2009). Provenance of regional ceramics in Pisidia (SW-Turkey). In: S. Fiore, C. Belviso, M.L. Giannossi (Eds.), Micro et Nano: Scientiae Mare Magnum - Book of Abstracts: vol. 2, (42-42). Presented at the International Clay Conference, Castellaneta Marina, Italy. Bari - Italy. ISBN: 978-88-7522-027-3.
Cizer, Ö., Van Balen, K., Elsen, J., Van Gemert, D. (2008). Carbonation reaction kinetics of lime binders measured using XRD. In: R. Baciocchi, G. Costa, A. Polettini, R. Pomi (Eds.), 2nd International Conference on Accelerated Carbonation for Environmental and Materials Engineering, (139-148). Presented at the Accelerated Carbonation for Environmental and Materials Engineering, Rome, Italy, 01 Oct 2008-03 Oct 2008. Rome, Italy. Access via repository
Cizer, Ö., Van Balen, K., Elsen, J., Van Gemert, D. (2008). Crystal morphology of the precipitated calcite crystals from accelerated carbonation of lime binders. In: R. Baciocchi, G. Costa, A. Polettini, R. Pomi (Eds.), 2nd International Conference on Accelerated Carbonation for Environmental and Materials Engineering, (149-158). Presented at the Accelerated Carbonation for Environmental and Materials Engineering, Rome, Italy, 01 Oct 2008-03 Oct 2008. Rome, Italy. Access via repository
Cizer, Ö., Van Balen, K., Van Gemert, D., Elsen, J. (2008). Blended cement-lime mortars for conservation purposes: Microstructure and strength development. In: D. D’Ayala, E. Fodde (Eds.), 6th International Conference on Structural Analysis of Historical Constructions: Preserving Safety and Significance: vol. 2, (965-972). Presented at the Structural Analysis of Historical Constructions: Preserving Safety and Significance, Bath, UK, 02 Jul 2008-04 Jul 2008. London, UK. ISBN: 978-0-415-46872-5. Access via repository
Mertens, G., Snellings, R., Van Balen, K. (2008). Mineralogical study of the reaction between Lime and Natural Zeolites. In: Publication Series: vol. 8, (43-53). Presented at the ICAM 2008, Brisbane, Queensland, 08 Sep 2008-10 Sep 2008. ISBN: 978 1 920806 86 6.
Nijland, T.G., Elsen, J. (2008). Beton, cement en protocement: erfgoedmaterialen in Nederland en Vlaanderen. In: L. Schueremans, K. Van Balen, L. Vandewalle, H. De Clercq, R. van Hees, T. Bunnik (Eds.), Beton behouden - theorie in de praktijk gezet, (10-18). Presented at the Beton behouden - theorie in de praktijk gezet, Leuven, 14 Nov 2008-14 Nov 2008. Oosterhout - Heverlee. ISBN: 978-90-79216-03-1.
Heirman, G., Vandewalle, L., Van Gemert, D., Elsen, J., Boel, V., Audenaert, K., De Schutter, G., Desmet, B., Vantomme, J. (2007). Influence of mineral additions and chemical admixtures in SCC on microcracking and durability: overview of a Belgian research project. In: G. De Schutter, V. Boel (Eds.), Proc. of the 5th Int. RILEM Symp. on Self-Compacting Concrete (SCC2007), (773-778). Presented at the 5th Int. RILEM Symp. on Self-Compacting Concrete (SCC2007), Ghent, 03 Sep 2007-05 Sep 2007. Bagneux. Access via repository
Cizer, Ö., Van Balen, K., Van Gemert, D., Elsen, J. (2007). Carbonation and hydration of mortars with calcium hydroxide and calcium silicate binders. In: Y.M. CHUN, P. CLAISSE, T.R. NAIK, E. GANJIAN (Eds.), Proc. International Conference on Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies, (611-621). Presented at the International Conference on Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies, Coventry, UK, 11 Jun 2007-13 Jun 2007. London, UK. Access via repository
Mertens, G., Elsen, J., Brulet, R., Brutsaert, A., Deckers, M. (2007). Quantitative composition of ancient mortars from tournai and Tongres (Belgium). In: Proceedings of the, (1-7). Presented at the Euroseminar on Microscopy Applied to Building Materials, Porto, 01 Jun 2007-01 Jun 2007.
Elsen, J., Van Kriekingen, H., Swennen, R. (2007). Polarisation fluorescence microscopy as a tool to assess the frost resistance of building stone. The French massangis building stone as a case-study. In: Proceedings, (1-6). Presented at the Euroseminar on Microscopy Applied to Building Materials, Porto, Portugal, 05 Jun 2007-09 Jun 2007.
Waelkens, M., Vereenooghe, T., Bes, P., Poblome, J., Lauwers, V., Kellens, N., Saral, S., Elsen, J., Degryse, P., Muchez, P., Similox-Tohon, D., Vanneste, K., Paulissen, E., De Laet, V., Kaniewski, D., Vanhecke, L., Van Thuyne, T., De Cupere, B., Van Neer, W., Alen, A., Udrescu, M. (2006). Archaeometrical and interdisciplinary research at Sagalassos in 2004. In: Arkeometri sonuçlari toplantisi, (175-188). Presented at the Arkeometri sonuçlari toplantisi, Antalya, 30 May 2005-03 May 2005. Ankara. ISBN: 9751731917.
Cizer, Ö., Van Balen, K., Elsen, J., Van Gemert, D. (2006). Carbonation and hydration of calcium hydroxide and calcium silicate binders with rice husk ash. In: J. Marchand, B. Bissonnette, R. Gagne, M. Jolin, F. Paradis (Eds.), 2nd International RILEM Symposium "Advances in Concrete Through Science and Engineering", Theme 2, Quebec, September 11-13, 2006. Presented at the Internation Rilem Symposium on Advances in Concrete through Science and Engineering, Quebec City, Canada, 11 Sep 2006-13 Sep 2006. France. Access via repository
Cizer, Ö., Van Balen, K., Van Gemert, D., Elsen, J. (2006). Carbonation reaction of lime hydrate and hydraulic binders at 20°C. In: C.H. Fentiman, C.D. Hills, R.J. Mangabhai (Eds.), Proc. First International Conference on Accelerated Carbonation for Environmental and Materials Engineering. Presented at the International Conference on Accelerated Carbonation for Environmental and Materials Engineering, London, U.K., 12 Jun 2006-14 Jun 2006. London, U.K.. Access via repository
Blanco Garcia, I., Luque, J., Barrenechea, J.F., Azcarate, J.A., Elsen, J., Rodas, M., Swennen, R., Sanchez, C.J., Dondi, M. (2006). Production of synthetic lightweight aggregates (LWA) from mining wastes. In: I. Vlahovic, D. Tibljas, G. Durn, V. Bisevac (Eds.), Abstracts Book. Presented at the Mid-European Clay Conference.
Machiels, L., Morante, F., Snellings, R., Elsen, J., Paredes, C. (2006). Quantitative mineralogy and genetic history of the natural zeolite deposits of coastal Ecuador. Presented at the International Conference on the Occurence, Properties and Utilization of Natural Zeolites, Socorro, New Mexico, U.S.A., 13 Jul 2006-21 Jul 2006.
Blanco Garcia, I., Cappuyns, V., Sanchez, C.J., Swennen, R., Rodas, M., Elsen, J., Alonso-Azcrate, J. (2005). Caracterización geoquímica de los residuos de gravera generados en el área Valdetorres-Talamanca de Jarama (Madrid). In: XIX Reunión de la Sociedad Española de Argillas, (39-40). Presented at the XIX Reunión de la Sociedad Española de Argillas, Salamanca, Spain.
Mertens, G., Elsen, J. (2005). Evaluation of the determination of the grain size distribution of sands used in mortars by computer assisted image analysis. Presented at the Euroseminar on microscopy applied building materials, Scotland, 21 Jun 2005-25 Jun 2005. University of Paisley.
Elsen, J. (2005). Microscopy of historic mortars - a review. Presented at the 10th Euroseminar on microscopy applied building materials, glasgow. 10th Euroseminar on microscopy applied building materials..
Waelkens, M., Degryse, P., Muchez, P., Sintubin, M., Similox-Tohon, D., Verhaert, G., Elsen, J., Vanneste, K., Paulissen, E., Six, S., Van Thuyne, T., Muys, B., De Cupere, B. (2004). The 2002 interdisciplinary and archaeological research at Sagalassos and in its territory. In: Arkeometri Sonuçlari Toplantisi, (63-71). Presented at the Arkeometri Sonuçlari Toplantisi, Ankara, 26 May 2003-31 May 2003. ISBN: 975-17-3108-9.
Thomson, M., Lindqvist, J.E., Elsen, J., Groot, J.W P. (2004). Porosity of historic mortars. In: Proceedings, (977-987). Presented at the International Brick and Block masonry conference, Amsterdam, 04 Jul 2004-07 Jul 2004.
Elsen, J. (2004). Characterisation of binder related particles (lime lumps) in historic lime mortars. In: Proceedings, (347-349). Presented at the international congress on applied mineralogy (ICAM 2004), Sao Paulo, 19 Sep 2004-22 Sep 2004.
Elsen, J., Brutsaert, A., Deckers, M., Brulet, R. (2003). Microscopical study of ancient mortars from Tournai (Belgium). In: Proceedings, (1-10). Presented at the Euroseminar on microscopy applied to building materials, Trondheim - Norway, 09 Sep 2003-12 Sep 2003.
Pade, C., Jakobsen, U.H., Elsen, J. (2002). A new automatic analysis system for analyzing the air void system in hardened concrete. In: L. Jany, A. Nisperos (Eds.), Proceedings, (204-213). Presented at the international conference on cement microscopy.
Elsen, J. (2002). 2D-Image analysis (micro-scale) in concrete research - applications and limitations. Presented at the AMAS workshop, 21 Jan 2002-23 Jan 2002. Institute of fundamental technological research - Polish academy of science, Warsaw, Poland.
Elsen, J., Degryse, P., Waelkens, M. (2001). Mineralogical and petrographical study of ancient mortars from Sagalassos in view of their conservation. In: Proceedings of the 8th Euroseminar on Microscopy applied to buildings materials, September 4-7, (331-337). Presented at the Euroseminar on Microscopy Applied to Building Materials, Athens, 04 Sep 2001-07 Sep 2001.
Callebaut, K., Elsen, J., Van Balen, K., Viaene, W. (2000). Historical and Scientific Study of hydraulic mortars from the 19th century. In: ILEM TC-167COM (Eds.), International Workshop Historic Mortars Characteristics and Test, (125-133). Presented at the International Workshop on Historic Mortars : Characteristics and tests, University of Paisley, Scotland,, 12 May 1999-14 May 1999.
Roels, S., Elsen, J., Carmeliet, J., Hens, H. (1999). Non-saturated moisture transfer in limestone: the relation between microstructure and transport properties. In: J. Feyen, K. Wiyo (Eds.), Proceedings, (196-206). Presented at the International Workshop on Modelling of transport processes in soil at various scales in time and space, Leuven, 24 Nov 1999-26 Nov 1999. Nederland.
Elsen, J. (1999). Automated air void analysis on hardened concrete. In: H. Pietersen, J. Larbi, H. Janssen (Eds.), Proceedings, (539-546). Presented at the Euroseminar on Microscopy Applied to Building Materials, Delft, 29 Jun 1999-02 Jul 1999.
De Barquin, F., Elsen, J., Salmon, E., Ausloos, M., Deckmijn, A., Maes, C. (1997). Modelling of the capillary water absorption of porous building materials. In: L. Wojnar, K. Kurzydlowski, K. Rozniatowski (Eds.), Proceedings, (185-190). Presented at the International Conference on the Quantitative Description of Materials Microstructure, Warsaw, 16 Apr 1997-19 Apr 1997.
Conference proceedings (not peer reviewed)
Prado Araujo, F. (joint first author, corresp. author), Hulsbosch, N., Muchez, P. (joint last author) (2021). High-resolution Raman mapping: using micro-analyses to reveal geological processes. In: D. Delvaux, O. Dewitte, M. Fernande-Alonso, A. Hubert-Ferrari, J. Elsen (Eds.), Geosciences Made in Belgium: conference program & abstract book: vol. 4, (235-236). Presented at the 7th International Geologica Belgica Meeting, Tervurem, Belgium, 15 Sep 2021-17 Sep 2021. Brussels, Belgium. ISBN: 978-2-9601402-3-1. doi: 10.20341/gbcp.vol4 Access via repository
Adriaens, R., Mertens, G., Zeelmaekers, E., Vandenberghe, N., Elsen, J. (2014). Better Understanding Shales by Accurate Qualitative and Quantitative Mineralogy. Presented at the EAGE Shale Workshop, Porto, 06 Apr 2015-09 Apr 2015. (professionally oriented)
Blanco Garcia, I., Rodas, M., Sanchez, C.J., Azcarate, J.A., Dondi, M., Tirlocq, J., Swennen, R., Elsen, J. (2006). Utilizacion de lodos de gravera en la fabricacion de pavimentos y revestimiebtos ceramicos, ladrillos y aridos artificiales. Presented at the I Congres Nacional De Aridos.
Elsen, J. (1997). Durability of "Granites" for construction. In: Proceedings, (69-76). Presented at the Euroseminar on Microscopy Applied to Building Materials.
Elsen, J. (1996). Microstructure and fluid transport in building materials, PART 1- Optical microscopy: air voids, cracks, interfacial zone and capillary porosity. In: Proceedings, (45-52). Presented at the EUROMECH-350 Meeting on Image Analysis, porous materials and physical properties, Carcans, 03 Jun 1996-07 Jun 1996.
Preprints
Sweeck, L., Vanheukelom, M. (joint first author, corresp. author), Van Hees, M., Weyns, N., Van Orshoven, J., Smolders, E., Elsen, J. (contr.), Adriaens, R. (contr.), Frederickx, L. (contr.) (2023). Quantitative clay mineralogy predicts radiocesium bioavailability to ryegrass grown on reconstituted soils. SSRN. doi: 10.2139/ssrn.4309526
Abstracts/Presentations/Posters
van der Does, L., Hulsbosch, N., Kaskes, P., Elsen, J., Claeys, P., Muchez, P., Sirbescu, M-L.C. (2022). Chemical composition of tourmaline textrues in the outer zones of the Emmons Pegmatite (Maine, USA): Evidence for boundary layer formation. Presented at the Young Researchers' Overseas Day 2022, Brussels, Belgium, 12 Dec 2022-12 Dec 2022. Access via repository
van der Does, L., Hulsbosch, N., Elsen, J., Muchez, P., Sirbescu, M-L.C. (2021). Combining tourmaline crystal morphology and geochemistry to investigate disequilibrium crystallization in pegmatitic melts. Presented at the Geologica Belgica Meeting 2021, Tervuren, Belgium, 15 Sep 2021-17 Sep 2021. Access via repository
van der Does, L., Hulsbosch, N., Claeys, P., Elsen, J., Kaskes, P., Muchez, P., Sirbescu, M-L.C. (2021). Quartz-tourmaline intergrowths in the wall zone of the Emmons Pegmatite. Presented at the TUR2021 3rd International Conference on Tourmaline, Elba Island, Italy, 09 Sep 2021-11 Sep 2021. Access via repository
Shu, C.X. (2018). Lime-earth in China. From ancient to modern and contemporary times. In: https://ees.kuleuven.be/gb2018/abstracts/gb2018-theme7.pdf, (13-14). Presented at the the Sixth International Meeting of Geologica Belgica, Leuven, 12 Dec 2018-14 Sep 2018.
Khalifa, A., Pontikes, Y., Elsen, J., Cizer, Ö. (2017). Alkali activation of pure calcined montmorillonite. In: XVI International Clay Conference: vol. 7, (400-400). Presented at the International Clay Conference, Granada, Spain, 17 Jul 2017-21 Jul 2017.
Chwast, J., Janssen, H., Elsen, J. (2016). Development of an accelerated test method for assessing gypsum efflorescence risk on clay brick masonry. Presented at the International Conference on Porous Media, Cincinnati, Ohio, 09 May 2016-12 May 2016.
Elsen, J., Hollanders, S., Cizer, O. (2015). Pozzolanic potential of the calcined clay-lime system. Presented at the 12th International Congress for Applied Mineralogy, Istanbul - Turkey, 10 Aug 2015-12 Aug 2015.
Elsen, J., Vos, K., Vandenberghe, N., Beckmann, G., Westermann, J., Demecheleer, P. (2015). Automated sphericity and roundness evaluation of sand-sized particles using the dynamic image analysis technique of a Camsizer with applications to the frac sand industry. Presented at the 12th International Congress for Applied Mineralogy, Istanbul - Turkey, 10 Aug 2015-12 Aug 2015.
Chwast, J., Janssen, H., Elsen, J. (2014). Gypsum efflorescence under laboratory conditions: preliminary study. In: The 4th international workshop on CRYStallization in POrous Media, (17-17). Presented at the Crystallization in porous media, Amsterdam, 11 Jun 2014-13 Jun 2014.
Adriaens, R., Elsen, J., Vandenberghe, N. (2014). Natural clay-sized glauconite in Neogene deposits of Belgium. Presented at the Mid-European Clay Conference, Dresden, 16 Sep 2014-19 Sep 2014.
Santos, R., Bodor, M., Van Bouwel, J., Kriskova, L., Elsen, J., Vlad, M., Van Gerven, T. (2012). Mineralogical effects on the intensified mineral carbonation of steel slags: kinetics, conversion, basicity and products. (Abstract No. 378). Presented at the European Mineralogical Conference (EMC 2012), Frankfurt, Germany, 02 Sep 2012-06 Sep 2012. Access via repository
Chwast, J., Elsen, J. (2012). Gypsum efflorescence on clay brick masonry. In: CRYSPOM III - Crystallization in porous media, (71-72). Presented at the Crystallization in porous media, Troia, Portugal, 04 Sep 2012-07 Sep 2012.
Bodor, M., Santos, R., Kriskova, L., Elsen, J., Vlad Maria, Van Gerven, T. (2012). Synthesis of major mineral components of steel slags for carbonation process detailed analysis. Presented at the PhD Student Symposium of the University of Galati, Galati, Romania, 13 Dec 2012-14 Dec 2012.
Santos, R., Elsen, J., Swennen, R., Van Gerven, T. (2011). Sustainable Materialisation of Residues from Thermal Processes into Carbon Sinks. Presented at the 2nd International Slag Valorisation Symposium, Leuven, Belgium, 18 Apr 2011-20 Apr 2011. Access via repository
Dubelaar, W., Brink, T., Tolboom, H., van Os, B., Nijland, T.G., Elsen, J. (2010). Baumberger Sandstein in den Niederlanden: Geschichte und neue Ergebnisse aus Untersuchungen in Utrecht und Kampen. In: Steine in der Stadt, (1-9). Presented at the Arbeitstagung 2010, Munster, 25 Mar 2010-28 Mar 2010.
Mertens, G., Elsen, J. (2010). Provenance determination of raw materials and production technology used in ancient mortars from Tournai (Belgium). In: Acta Mineralogica-Petrographica, Abstract Series, (Abstract No. CH30G), (106-106). Presented at the 5th Mid-European Clay Conference, Budapest, Hungary, 25 Aug 2010-29 Aug 2010.
Snellings, R., Elsen, J. (2009). The zeolite-lime pozzolanic reaction: a synchrotron-assisted IR microscospectroscopy approach. In: Synchrotron and Neutron Workshop, (46-46). Presented at the SyNeW - 2009, Brussels, 23 Apr 2009-23 Apr 2009.
Snellings, R., Elsen, J. (2009). Quantitative mineralogical analysis of zeolitised tuffaceous rocks using the Rietveld method. In: Challenges for the Planet: Earth Sciences' Perspective, (89-89). Presented at the International Conference Geologica Belgica, Gent, 14 Sep 2009-15 Sep 2009.
Niclaes, M., Sintubin, M., Elsen, J., Hertogen, J. (2008). Educational tools for training microscopy in geology: A library of thin sections and rock slices in combination with Peer Assisted Learning (PAL). In: Schriftenreihe der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Geowissenschaften: vol. 60. Presented at the Geo2008 Resources and Risks in the Earth System, Aachen, Germany, 29 Sep 2008-02 Oct 2008. Access via repository
Mertens, G., Lindqvist, J.E., Sommain, D., Elsen, J. (2008). Calcareous hydraulic binders from a historical perspective. In: Historical Mortars Conference, (1-15). Presented at the HMC 08 Historical Mortars Conference, Lisbon, 24 Sep 2008-26 Sep 2008.
Blanco-Garcia, I., Elsen, J., Rodas, Sanchez, C., Alonso-Azcarate, J. (2006). X-ray diffraction techniques applied to prospection of fluvial aggregates. Presented at the European Crystallographic Meeting, Leuven, Belgium, 06 Aug 2006-11 Aug 2006.
Machiels, L., Elsen, J. (2006). Study of the natural zeolite deposits of coastal Ecuador. Presented at the Belgian Geological Congress, Maison de la Métallurgie,Liège, 07 Sep 2006-08 Sep 2006.
Mertens, G., Elsen, J., Brutsaert, A., Deckers, M., Brulet, R. (2005). Physical and chemical evolution of lime mortars from Tournai (Belgium). In: Abstracts Book. Presented at the Mid-European Clay Conference.
Mertens, G., Elsen, J., Burtsaert, A., Deckers, M., Brulet, R. (2005). Physical and chemical evolution of lime mortars from Tournai (Belgium). Presented at the International Building Lime Symposium, Orlando, Florida.
Datasets
van der Does, L., HULSBOSCH, N., ELSEN, J., MUCHEZ, P., Sirbescu, M-L.C. (2023). Replication Data for: Fluid exsolution during disequilibrium crystallization in the border and wall zones of internally zoned pegmatites. KU Leuven RDR. doi: 10.48804/FB9MJZ Access via repository
PhD Theses
Quilici, M., Degryse, P. (sup.), Elsen, J. (cosup.) (2025). Archaeometric Study and Chaîne Opératoire Approach to Mortars from Sagalassos and the Fort at Oudenburg. Integrating literary, archaeological and archaeometric evidence from the Roman World.
Teck, P., Elsen, J. (sup.), Snellings, R. (cosup.), Nielsen, P. (cosup.) (2025). Deep learning based microscopy image analysis for sustainable binders and mineral residue characterization.
van der Does, L., Elsen, J. (sup.), Muchez, P. (cosup.), Sirbescu, M. (cosup.), Hulsbosch, N. (cosup.) (2024). High-resolution investigation of crystallization conditions in pegmatites and related rocks: Insights from tourmaline morphology, geochemistry and inclusion record.
Nguyen, T.N., Pontikes, Y. (sup.), Elsen, J. (cosup.), Phung, Q.T. (cosup.) (2024). Physico-chemical Evolution of Geopolymers in Contact with Aggressive Environments.
Khalifa, A.Z., Cizer, O. (sup.), Pontikes, Y. (cosup.), Elsen, J. (cosup.) (2022). Experimental Analysis of Calcined Clay Geopolymers.
Frederickx, L., Elsen, J. (sup.), De Craen, M. (cosup.), Honty, M. (cosup.) (2020). An advanced mineralogical study of the clay mineral fraction of the Boom Clay. Access via repository
Vos, K., Vandenberghe, N. (sup.), Elsen, J. (sup.), Elsen, J. (cosup.) (2018). A generic prospection strategy for industrial sands with high resistance to compressive stress. Access via repository
Blomme, A., Degryse, P. (sup.), Elsen, J. (cosup.) (2017). Continuity and change in glassmaking technologies during the first millennium BC ,,.
Chwast, J., Elsen, J. (sup.), Janssen, H. (cosup.) (2017). Gypsum efflorescence on clay brick masonry. 120Access via repository
Hollanders, S., Elsen, J. (sup.), Cizer, Ö. (cosup.) (2017). Mineralogical study of the pozzolanic properties of calcined clays. 236Access via repository
Cornejo Martinez, M., Elsen, J. (sup.) (2015). Natural and thermomechanical treated zeolite tuffs used as supplementary cementitious materials.
Adriaens, R., Vandenberghe, N. (sup.), Elsen, J. (sup.), Elsen, J. (cosup.) (2015). Neogene and Quaternary clay minerals in the southern North Sea. 292Access via repository
Santos, R.M D., Van Gerven, T. (sup.), Swennen, R. (sup.), Elsen, J. (sup.) (2013). Sustainable Materialization of Residues from Thermal Processes into Carbon Sinks (Duurzame omvorming van residuen van thermische processen in koolstofputten). 266Access via repository
Neyt, B., Elsen, J. (sup.), Degryse, P. (sup.) (2012). Mineral resources for ceramic production in the territory of Sagalassos: A geochemical, mineralogical and petrographical study. 249
Snellings, R., Elsen, J. (sup.) (2011). Mineralogical study of the pozzolanic properties of natural zeolites.
Zeelmaekers, E., Vandenberghe, N. (sup.), Elsen, J. (sup.), Srodon, J. (cosup.) (2011). Computerized Qualitative and Quantitative Clay Mineralogy: Introduction and Application to Known Geological Cases. 414Access via repository
Machiels, L., Elsen, J. (sup.) (2010). La Roca Mágica - Zeolite occurrence and genesis in the Late Cretaceous Cayo arc of Coastal Ecuador. 232Access via repository
Mertens, G., Van Balen, K. (sup.), Elsen, J. (sup.) (2009). Characterisation of historical mortars and mineralogical study of the physico-chemical reactions on the pozzolan-lime binder interface. 266
Dekkers, R., Elsen, J. (sup.) (2002). Onderzoek naar de vorming en het beheersen van schadelijke niet-metallische verbindingen bij de bereiding van vloeibaar staal.
Other
Valentini, L., Broekmans, M., Elsen, J., Snellings, R. (2022). TRIBUTE TO HERBERT POLLMANN (1956-2022). ELEMENTS, 18 (5), 300-300.
von Greve-Dierfeld, S., Lothenbach, B., Vollpracht, A., Wu, B., Huet, B., Andrade, C., Medina, C., Thiel, C., Gruyaert, E., Vanoutrive, H., Saez del Bosque, I.F., Ignjatovic, I., Elsen, J., Provis, J.L., Scrivener, K., Thienel, K-C., Sideris, K., Zajac, M., Alderete, N., Cizer, O., Van den Heede, P., Hooton, R.D., Kamali-Bernard, S., Bernal, S.A., Zhao, Z., Shi, Z., De Belie, N. (2021). Understanding the carbonation of concrete with supplementary cementitious materials: a critical review by RILEM TC 281-CCC (vol 53, 136, 2020). MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES, 54 (2), Art.No. ARTN 87. doi: 10.1617/s11527-021-01658-1
von Greve-Dierfeld, S., Lothenbach, B., Vollpracht, A., Wu, B., Huet, B., Andrade, C., Medina, C., Thiel, C., Gruyaert, E., Vanoutrive, H., Saez del Bosque, I.F., Ignjatovic, I., Elsen, J., Provis, J.L., Scrivener, K., Thienel, K-C., Sideris, K., Zajac, M., Alderete, N., Cizer, O., van den Heede, P., Hooton, R.D., Kamali-Bernard, S., Bernal, S.A., Zhao, Z., Shi, Z., De Belie, N. (2021). Understanding the carbonation of concrete with supplementary cementitious materials: a critical review by RILEM TC 281-CCC (vol 53, 136, 2020). MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES, 54 (1), Art.No. ARTN 1. doi: 10.1617/s11527-020-01599-1 Access via repository
Tolboom, H., Dusar, M., Dubelaar, W., Dreesen, R., Elsen, J., Groessens, E., van der Star, C. (2009). Avendersteen. Geological Survey Professional Paper, 305 (1), 47-77.
Elsen, J. (1999). Oppervlakte-afwerking van natuursteen. WTCB Tijdschrift, 2, 25-30.
Elsen, J., Remy, G., Cnudde, J-P. (1997). Duurzaamheid van graniet in de bouw. WTCB Tijdschrift, (2), 3-10.
Elsen, J., Lens, N., Vyncke, J. (1993). Luchtbellen in beton. WTCB Tijdschrift, 4, 3-9.