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Koukouza, K., Beersaerts, G., Cappuyns, V., Pontikes, Y. (2026). Effect of chemistry, atmosphere and cooling method on the leaching behaviour of As, Sb and Mo from synthetic copper slags. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 514, Art.No. 142621. doi: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2026.142621 

Som, D. (corresp. author), Hertel, T., Beersaerts, G., Schuurmans, M., Patrinos, P., Pontikes, Y. (2026). Copper Slag-Based Low-CO2 Blended Cement Mortars: A Numerical Multi-objective Optimization Approach. JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE METALLURGY. doi: 10.1007/s40831-026-01538-4 

Roy, R. (corresp. author), Hertel, T., Rossler, C., Pontikes, Y. (2026). Exploring the hydration potential and kinetics of Na-Ye'elimite and Ti-Ferrite solid solutions. CEMENT AND CONCRETE RESEARCH, 199, Art.No. ARTN 108046. doi: 10.1016/j.cemconres.2025.108046 

Oliveira, F. (corresp. author), Hertel, T., Pontikes, Y. (2025). Autoclaved Bauxite Residue Monoliths: A Bayer Process-Inspired Valorization Route. JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE METALLURGY, 11 (4), 3457-3476. doi: 10.1007/s40831-025-01125-z 

Roy, R. (corresp. author), Hertel, T., Pontikes, Y. (2025). Beyond Bauxite or Alumina: A Review of Alternative Alumina Rich Sources for Calcium-Sulfo Aluminate Cement Production. NORDIC CONCRETE RESEARCH, 73 (2), 41-55. doi: 10.2478/ncr-2025-0016 

Murillo-Alarcon, R. (corresp. author), Hertel, T., Rahier, H., Pontikes, Y. (2025). Fe-rich slag-based lightweight porous alkaline-activated materials via the fibre-stabilised alkaline foam method. CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS, 498, Art.No. ARTN 144029. doi: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2025.144029 

Yu, Z., Douvalis, A.P., de Oliveira-Silva, R., Shu, Q. (corresp. author), Pontikes, Y., Sakellariou, D. (corresp. author) (2025). Unravelling the role of iron oxidation states in alkali-activated slags: A multinuclear solid-state NMR study on polymerization and structural evolution. CEMENT AND CONCRETE RESEARCH, 195, Art.No. ARTN 107897. doi: 10.1016/j.cemconres.2025.107897  

Giels, M. (corresp. author), Hertel, T., Nguyen, T.N., Pontikes, Y. (2025). Bringing Metallurgy and Cement Industry Closer: Fe-rich Glass as a Supplementary Cementitious Material. JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE METALLURGY, 11 (3), 2236-2255. doi: 10.1007/s40831-025-01129-9 

Roy, R. (corresp. author), Hertel, T., Pontikes, Y. (2025). Influence of citric acid and triisopropanolamine on reactivity, hydration, and performance of Fe-rich CSA-gypsum/anhydrite blends containing bauxite residue and salt-slag by-product. CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS, 489, Art.No. ARTN 142434. doi: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2025.142434 

Georgiades, M., Ozcan Kilcan, C., Giels, M., Hertel, T., Pontikes, Y., Tkaczyk, A.H., Cheeseman, C., Myers, R.J. (corresp. author) (2025). Ex ante life cycle assessment of bauxite residue vitrification technology. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT, 30 (8), 1896-1911. doi: 10.1007/s11367-025-02512-0 

Yu, Z., de Oliveira-Silva, R., Oliveira, E.L., Wen, N., Pontikes, Y., Sakellariou, D. (corresp. author) (2025). Leaching Kinetics of Iron-Rich Alkali-Activated Materials under Sulfuric Acid Attack: An In Situ Method Using Low-Field NMR Relaxometry. ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY, 97 (15), 8241-8247. doi: 10.1021/acs.analchem.4c05449  

Pilla, G. (corresp. author), Hertel, T., Pontikes, Y. (2025). Toward an Integrated and Sustainable Bauxite Residue Valorization, Employing H2 Reduction Roasting, Carbonation, and Bio-carbon Smelting. Journal of Sustainable Metallurgy, 1-21. doi: 10.1007/s40831-025-01077-4 

Hallet, V. (corresp. author), Hertel, T., Eykens, L., De Belie, N., Pontikes, Y. (2025). Alkanolamines as grinding aids and hydration enhancers in blended cements with iron-rich non-ferrous metallurgy slag. CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS, 470, Art.No. ARTN 140575. doi: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2025.140575 

Pilla, G. (corresp. author), Hertel, T., Blanpain, B., Pontikes, Y. (2025). A sustainable approach for concurrent recovery of metals from H2 reduced bauxite residue (“red mud”): Process optimization. Resources Conservation And Recycling, 215, Art.No. 108051. doi: 10.1016/j.resconrec.2024.108051 

Pilla, G. (corresp. author), Beersaerts, G., Hertel, T., Pontikes, Y. (2025). Pilot Scale Hydrogen (H2) Reduction of Bauxite Residue for the Production of Magnetite and Water-Soluble Sodium Aluminate. Journal of Sustainable Metallurgy. doi: 10.1007/s40831-025-01068-5 

Zhang, Y. (corresp. author), Van Caneghem, J., Pontikes, Y., Granata, G., Lessard, L., Van Vuure, A.W. (2025). Environmental and economic assessment of mechanical recycling of end-of-life wind turbine blades into rebars and comparison with conventional disposal routes. COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING, 190, Art.No. ARTN 108711. doi: 10.1016/j.compositesa.2025.108711  

Zhang, Y. (corresp. author), Pontikes, Y., Van Caneghem, J., Lessard, L., Van Vuure, A.W. (2025). Parametric analysis of inorganic polymers reinforced with recycled GFRP materials. CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS, 463, Art.No. ARTN 139986. doi: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2025.139986  

Pilla, G. (corresp. author), Hertel, T., Blanpain, B., Pontikes, Y. (2025). Sustainable recovery of metallic Fe and oxides from bauxite residue via H2 reduction: Enhancing purity and recovery rates. Sustainable Materials and Technologies, 43, Art.No. e01289. doi: 10.1016/j.susmat.2025.e01289  

Wen, N. (corresp. author), Yu, Z., Hallet, V., Peys, A., Sakellariou, D., Pontikes, Y. (2025). Degradation of alkali-activated Fe-rich slag in acetic acid. CEMENT AND CONCRETE RESEARCH, 187, Art.No. ARTN 107715. doi: 10.1016/j.cemconres.2024.107715  

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 

Yu, Z., Douvalis, A.P., de Oliveira-Silva, R., Wang, Y., Pontikes, Y., Sakellariou, D. (2024). Determination of the Redox Ratio of Iron in a Diamagnetic Matrix Using Low-Field NMR Relaxometry. Analytical Chemistry, 96 (41), 16469-16474. doi: 10.1021/acs.analchem.4c02681 

Roy, R. (corresp. author), Hertel, T., Muhammad, A., Pontikes, Y. (2024). A methodology to enhance ye'elimite in calcium sulfo-aluminate ferrite clinker from bauxite residue. CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS, 446, Art.No. ARTN 137968. doi: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.137968 

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  

Roy, R. (corresp. author), Hertel, T., Pilla, G., Pontikes, Y. (2024). Revealing the hydration mechanisms in iron-rich calcium sulfoaluminate cements with elevated bauxite residue content. CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS, 449, Art.No. ARTN 138495. doi: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.138495 

Wen, N. (corresp. author), Peys, A., Hertel, T., Yu, Z., Sakellariou, D., Pontikes, Y. (2024). Degradation of alkali-activated Fe-rich slag in sulfuric acid. CEMENT AND CONCRETE RESEARCH, 181, Art.No. ARTN 107523. doi: 10.1016/j.cemconres.2024.107523  

Yu, Z., Silva, R.D O., Pontikes, Y., Sakellariou, D. (corresp. author) (2024). Reply to the discussion of the paper 'Low-field 1H NMR study on geopolymers: The effect of paramagnetic Fe(III)' by C. Zhou, Z. Zhang and J. Qiao. CEMENT AND CONCRETE RESEARCH, 181, Art.No. ARTN 107530. doi: 10.1016/j.cemconres.2024.107530 

Wen, N. (corresp. author), Peys, A., Hertel, T., Pontikes, Y. (2024). Impact of Ca, Al, and Mg on reaction kinetics, pore structure, and performance of Fe-rich alkali-activated slag. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY, 107 (6), 4342-4357. doi: 10.1111/jace.19727 

Sourmelis, S. (corresp. author), Pontikes, Y., Myers, R.J., Tennant, M. (2024). Business models for symbiosis between the alumina and cement industries. RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING, 205, Art.No. ARTN 107560. doi: 10.1016/j.resconrec.2024.107560  

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 

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  

Pilla, G. (corresp. author), Hertel, T., Alexios, P.D., Kapelari, S., Blanpain, B., Pontikes, Y. (2024). Towards sustainable valorization of bauxite residue: Thermodynamic analysis, comprehensive characterization, and response surface methodology of H2 reduced products for simultaneous metal recovery. Journal Of Cleaner Production, 440, Art.No. 140931. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2024.140931 

Beersaerts, G. (corresp. author), Soete, J., Giels, M., Eykens, L., Lucas, S., Pontikes, Y. (2023). 3D printing of an iron-rich slag based hybrid mortar. A durable, sustainable and cost-competitive product? CEMENT & CONCRETE COMPOSITES, 144, Art.No. ARTN 105304. doi: 10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2023.105304 

Siakati, C. (corresp. author), Vekeman, J., Tielens, F., Seveno, D., Pontikes, Y. (2023). Elucidating the impact of chemical variability on the nano-structure of Fe-rich slags. JOURNAL OF NON-CRYSTALLINE SOLIDS, 618, Art.No. ARTN 122541. doi: 10.1016/j.jnoncrysol.2023.122541 

Hallet, V. (corresp. author), Pedersen, M.T., Lothenbach, B., Winnefeld, F., Eykens, L., De Belie, N., Pontikes, Y. (2023). The hydration of ternary blended cements with Fe-rich slag from non-ferrous metallurgy and limestone. CEMENT AND CONCRETE RESEARCH, 169, Art.No. ARTN 107155. doi: 10.1016/j.cemconres.2023.107155  

Gonzalez, P.L L. (corresp. author), Novais, R.M., Labrincha, J., Blanpain, B., Pontikes, Y. (2023). The impact of granulation on the mineralogy of a modified-BOF slag and the effect on kinetics and compressive strength after alkali activation. CEMENT & CONCRETE COMPOSITES, 140, Art.No. ARTN 105038. doi: 10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2023.105038 

Kapelari, S. (corresp. author), Gamaletsos, P.N., Pilla, G., Pontikes, Y., Blanpain, B. (2023). Developing a Low-Temperature, Carbon-Lean Hybrid Valorisation Process for Bauxite Residue (Red Mud) Towards Metallic Fe and Al Recovery. JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE METALLURGY, 9 (2), 578-587. doi: 10.1007/s40831-023-00648-7 

Beersaerts, G. (corresp. author), Hertel, T., Lucas, S., Pontikes, Y. (2023). Promoting the use of Fe-rich slag in construction: Development of a hybrid binder for 3D printing. CEMENT & CONCRETE COMPOSITES, 138, Art.No. ARTN 104959. doi: 10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2023.104959 

Yu, Z., de Oliveira Silva, R., Pontikes, Y., Sakellariou, D. (corresp. author) (2023). Low-field 1H NMR study on geopolymers: The effect of paramagnetic Fe(III). Cement And Concrete Research, 166, Art.No. 107116. doi: 10.1016/j.cemconres.2023.107116  

Van de Sande, J. (corresp. author), Pontikes, Y., Rahier, H. (2022). Formation of ceramics from K-activated FeOx-(Al2O3)-SiO2 inorganic polymers: Effect of Al/K and Si/K molar ratio. JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY, 42 (13), 6222-6235. doi: 10.1016/j.jeurceramsoc.2022.06.008 

Kriskova, L. (corresp. author), Iacobescu, R.I., Legemza, J., Findorak, R., Cizmarova, M., Semanova, Z., Pontikes, Y. (2022). Transforming a Carbon Rich Metallurgical Residue from a Sponge Iron Production into a Hydraulic Binder. JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE METALLURGY, 8 (3), 1053-1064. doi: 10.1007/s40831-022-00548-2 

Giels, M. (corresp. author), Hertel, T., Gijbels, K., Schroeyers, W., Pontikes, Y. (2022). High performance mortars from vitrified bauxite residue; the quest for the optimal chemistry and processing conditions. CEMENT AND CONCRETE RESEARCH, 155, Art.No. ARTN 106739. doi: 10.1016/j.cemconres.2022.106739  

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  

Murillo Alarcón, R. (corresp. author), Hertel, T., François, E., Rahier, H., Pontikes, Y. (2022). Forming zeolites and calcium silicate hydrates in Fe-rich, slag-based, porous inorganic polymers. Cement And Concrete Research, 153, Art.No. 106655. doi: 10.1016/j.cemconres.2021.106655 

Ascensao, G., Faleschini, F., Marchi, M., Segata, M., Van De Sande, J., Rahier, H., Bernardo, E., Pontikes, Y. (2022). High-temperature behavior of CaO-FeOx-Al₂O₃-SiO₂-rich alkali activated materials. Applied Sciences-Basel, 12 (5), Art.No. 2572. doi: 10.3390/app12052572  

Hertel, T. (corresp. author), Van den Bulck, A., Blanpain, B., Pontikes, Y. (2022). Correlating the amorphous phase structure of vitrified bauxite residue (red mud) to the initial reactivity in binder systems. CEMENT & CONCRETE COMPOSITES, 127, Art.No. ARTN 104410. doi: 10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2022.104410  

Astoveza, J. (corresp. author), Trauchessec, R., Migot-Choux, S., Soth, R., Pontikes, Y. (2021). Iron-rich slag addition in ternary binders of Portland cement, aluminate cement and calcium sulfate. Cement And Concrete Research, Art.No. 106689. doi: 10.1016/j.cemconres.2021.106689 

Hallet, V. (corresp. author), Pedersen, M.T., Lothenbach, B., Winnefeld, F., De Belie, N., Pontikes, Y. (2021). Hydration of blended cement with high volume iron-rich slag from non-ferrous metallurgy. Cement And Concrete Research, 151, Art.No. 106624. doi: 10.1016/j.cemconres.2021.106624  

Zhang, Y., Pontikes, Y., Lessard, L., van Vuure, A.W. (2021). Recycling and valorization of glass fibre thermoset composite waste by cold incorporation into a sustainable inorganic polymer matrix. Composites Part B - Engineering, 223, Art.No. 109120. doi: 10.1016/j.compositesb.2021.109120  

Siakati, C., Douvalis, A.P., Hallet, V., Peys, A., Pontikes, Y. (2021). Influence of CaO/FeO ratio on the formation mechanism and properties of alkali-activated Fe-rich slags. Cement and Concrete Research, 146, Art.No. 106466. doi: 10.1016/j.cemconres.2021.106466 

Hertel, T. (corresp. author), Van den Bulck, A., Onisei, S., Sivakumar, P.P., Pontikes, Y. (2021). Boosting the use of bauxite residue (red mud) in cement - Production of an Fe-rich calciumsulfoaluminate-ferrite clinker and characterisation of the hydration. Cement and Concrete Research, 145, Art.No. 106463. doi: 10.1016/j.cemconres.2021.106463 

Astoveza, J., Trauchessec, R., Soth, R., Pontikes, Y. (2021). Properties of calcium aluminate blended cement incorporating iron-rich slag: Evolution over a curing period of 1 year. Construction and Building Materials, 282, Art.No. 122569. doi: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.122569  

Mast, B. (corresp. author), Fransis, S., Vandoren, B., Cambriani, A., Schroeyers, W., Pontikes, Y., Samyn, P., Schreurs, S. (corresp. author) (2021). Micromechanical and microstructural analysis of Fe-rich plasma slag-based inorganic polymers. Cement and Concrete Composites, 118, Art.No. 103968. doi: 10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2021.103968 

Beersaerts, G. (corresp. author), Vananroye, A., Sakellariou, D., Clasen, C., Pontikes, Y. (2021). Rheology of an alkali-activated Fe-rich slag suspension: Identifying the impact of the activator chemistry and slag particle interactions. Journal Of Non-Crystalline Solids, 561, Art.No. 120747. doi: 10.1016/j.jnoncrysol.2021.120747 

Flesoura, G. (corresp. author), Dilissen, N., Dimitrakis, G., Vleugels, J., Pontikes, Y. (2021). A new approach for the vitrification of municipal solid waste incinerator bottom ash by microwave irradiation. Journal of Cleaner Production, 284, Art.No. 124787. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.124787  

Flesoura, G., Monich, P.R., Alarcón, R.M., Desideri, D., Bernardo, E., Vleugels, J., Pontikes, Y. (2021). Porous glass-ceramics made from microwave vitrified municipal solid waste incinerator bottom ash. Construction and Building Materials, 270, Art.No. 121452. doi: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.121452  

Montoya, D.A. (corresp. author), Pistofidis, N., Giannakopoulos, G., Iacobescu, R.I., Katsiotis, M.S., Pontikes, Y. (2021). Revisiting the iron-rich "ordinary Portland cement" towards valorisation of wastes: study of Fe-to-Al ratio on the clinker production and the hydration reaction. MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES, 54 (1), Art.No. ARTN 30. doi: 10.1617/s11527-020-01601-w 

Arnout, L., Beersaerts, G. (corresp. author), Liard, M., Lootens, D., Pontikes, Y. (2021). Valorising slags from non-ferrous metallurgy into hybrid cementitious binders: Mix design and performance. Waste and Biomass Valorization, 1-16. doi: 10.1007/s12649-020-01322-9 

Beersaerts, G. (corresp. author), Ascensao, G., Pontikes, Y. (2020). Modifying the pore size distribution in Fe-rich inorganic polymer mortars: An effective shrinkage mitigation strategy. Cement And Concrete Research, 141, Art.No. 106330. doi: 10.1016/j.cemconres.2020.106330 

Hallet, V. (corresp. author), De Belie, N., Pontikes, Y. (2020). The impact of slag fineness on the reactivity of blended cements with high-volume non-ferrous metallurgy slag. CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS, 257, Art.No. ARTN 119400. doi: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.119400  

Spooren, J. (corresp. author), Binnemans, K., Bjorkmalm, J., Breemersch, K., Dams, Y., Folens, K., Gonzalez-Moya, M., Horckmans, L., Komnitsas, K., Kurylak, W., Lopez, M., Makinen, J., Onisei, S., Oorts, K., Peys, A., Pietek, G., Pontikes, Y., Snellings, R., Tripiana, M., Varia, J., Willquist, K., Yurramendi, L., Kinnunen, P. (2020). Near-zero-waste processing of low-grade, complex primary ores and secondary raw materials in Europe: technology development trends. RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING, 160, Art.No. ARTN 104919. doi: 10.1016/j.resconrec.2020.104919  

Mast, B. (corresp. author), Cambriani, A., Douvalis, A.P., Pontikes, Y., Schroeyers, W., Vandoren, B., Schreurs, S. (corresp. author) (2020). The effect of high dose rate gamma irradiation on the curing of CaO-FexOy-SiO₂ slag based inorganic polymers: Mechanical and microstructural analysis. Journal of Nuclear Materials, 539, Art.No. 152237, 1-15. doi: 10.1016/j.jnucmat.2020.152237 

Hertel, T. (corresp. author), Pontikes, Y. (2020). Geopolymers, inorganic polymers, alkali-activated materials and hybrid binders from bauxite residue (red mud) - Putting things in perspective. Journal of Cleaner Production, 258, Art.No. 120610, 1-26. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.120610 

Gijbels, K. (corresp. author), Pontikes, Y., Samyn, P., Schreurs, S., Schroeyers, W. (2020). Effect of NaOH content on hydration, mineralogy, porosity and strength in alkali/sulfate-activated binders from ground granulated blast furnace slag and phosphogypsum. CEMENT AND CONCRETE RESEARCH, 132, Art.No. ARTN 106054. doi: 10.1016/j.cemconres.2020.106054 

Khalifaa, A.Z., Cizer, O., Pontikes, Y., Heath, A., Patureau, P., Berna, S.A., Marsh, A.T M. (corresp. author) (2020). Advances in alkali-activation of clay minerals. Cement And Concrete Research, 132, Art.No. 106050. doi: 10.1016/j.cemconres.2020.106050  

Hertel, T. (corresp. author), Van den Bulck, A., Blanpain, B., Pontikes, Y. (2020). An integrated process for iron recovery and binder production from bauxite residue (red mud). MATERIALS LETTERS, 264, Art.No. ARTN 127273. doi: 10.1016/j.matlet.2019.127273  

Tzamos, E., Gamaletsos, P.N., Grieco, G., Bussolesi, M., Xenidis, A., Zouboulis, A., Dimitriadis, D., Pontikes, Y., Godelitsas, A. (2020). New insights into the mineralogy and geochemistry of Sb ores from Greece. Minerals, 10 (3), Art.No. 236, 1-16. doi: 10.3390/min10030236  

Siakati, C. (corresp. author), Douvalis, A.P., Ziogas, P., Peys, A., Pontikes, Y. (2020). Impact of the solidification path of FeOx-SiO2 slags on the resultant inorganic polymers. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY, 103 (3), 2173-2184. doi: 10.1111/jace.16869  

Van de Sande, J. (corresp. author), Peys, A., Hertel, T., Rahier, H., Pontikes, Y. (2020). Upcycling of non-ferrous metallurgy slags: Identifying the most reactive slag for inorganic polymer construction materials. RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING, 154, Art.No. ARTN 104627. doi: 10.1016/j.resconrec.2019.104627  

Ascensao, G. (corresp. author), Marchi, M., Segata, M., Faleschini, F., Pontikes, Y. (2020). Reaction kinetics and structural analysis of alkali activated Fe-Si-Ca rich materials. JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION, 246, Art.No. ARTN 119065. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.119065  

Siakati, C. (corresp. author), Macchieraldo, R., Kirchner, B., Tielens, F., Peys, A., Seveno, D., Pontikes, Y. (2020). Unraveling the nano-structure of a glassy CaO-FeO-SiO2 slag by molecular dynamics simulations. JOURNAL OF NON-CRYSTALLINE SOLIDS, 528, Art.No. ARTN 119771. doi: 10.1016/j.jnoncrysol.2019.119771  

Gijbels, K. (corresp. author), Krivenko, P., Kovalchuk, O., Pasko, A., Schreurs, S., Pontikes, Y., Schroeyers, W. (2020). The influence of porosity on radon emanation in alkali-activated mortars containing high volume bauxite residue. Construction and Building Materials, 230, Art.No. 116982, 1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.116982 

Gijbels, K., Nguyen, H., Kinnunen, P., Samyn, P., Schroeyers, W., Pontikes, Y., Schreurs, S., Illikainen, M. (2020). Radiological and leaching assessment of an ettringite-based mortar from ladle slag and phosphogypsum. Cement and Concrete Research, 128, Art.No. 105954. doi: 10.1016/j.cemconres.2019.105954 

Gijbels, K., Hoang, N. (corresp. author), Kinnunen, P., Schroeyers, W., Pontikes, Y., Schreurs, S., Illikainen, M. (2019). Feasibility of incorporating phosphogypsum in ettringite-based binder from ladle slag. JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION, 237, Art.No. ARTN 117793. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.117793  

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  

Ascensao, G. (corresp. author), Beersaerts, G., Marchi, M., Segata, M., Faleschini, F., Pontikes, Y. (2019). Shrinkage and Mitigation Strategies to Improve the Dimensional Stability of CaO-FeOx-Al2O3-SiO2 Inorganic Polymers. MATERIALS, 12 (22), Art.No. ARTN 3679. doi: 10.3390/ma12223679  

Flesoura, G. (corresp. author), Garcia-Banos, B., Catala-Civera, J.M., Vleugels, J., Pontikes, Y. (2019). In-situ measurements of high-temperature dielectric properties of municipal solid waste incinerator bottom ash. CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL, 45 (15), 18751-18759. doi: 10.1016/j.ceramint.2019.06.101  

Peys, A. (corresp. author), Douvalis, A.P., Hallet, V., Rahier, H., Blanpain, B., Pontikes, Y. (2019). Inorganic Polymers From CaO-FeOx-SiO2 Slag: The Start of Oxidation of Fe and the Formation of a Mixed Valence Binder. FRONTIERS IN MATERIALS, 6, Art.No. ARTN 212. doi: 10.3389/fmats.2019.00212  

Gijbels, K. (corresp. author), Lacobescu, R.I., Pontikes, Y., Schreurs, S., Schroeyers, W. (2019). Alkali-activated binders based on ground granulated blast furnace slag and phosphogypsum. CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS, 215, 371-380. doi: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.04.194 

Hertel, T. (corresp. author), Novais, R.M., Murillo Alarcón, R., Labrincha, J.A., Pontikes, Y. (2019). Use of modified bauxite residue-based porous inorganic polymer monoliths as adsorbents of methylene blue. Journal Of Cleaner Production, 227, 877-889. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.04.084  

Mast, B. (corresp. author), Gerardy, I., Pontikes, Y., Schroeyers, W., Reniers, B., Samyn, P., Gryglewicz, G., Vandoren, B., Schreurs, S. (corresp. author) (2019). The effect of gamma radiation on the mechanical and microstructural properties of Fe-rich inorganic polymers. Journal of Nuclear Materials, 521, 126-136. doi: 10.1016/j.jnucmat.2019.04.045 

Peys, A. (corresp. author), White, C.E., Rahier, H., Blanpain, B., Pontikes, Y. (2019). Alkali-activation of CaO-FeOₓ-SiO₂ slag: Formation mechanism from in-situ X-ray total scattering. Cement and Concrete Research, 122, 179-188. doi: 10.1016/j.cemconres.2019.04.019  

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  

Denissen, J., Kriskova, L. (corresp. author), Pontikes, Y. (2019). Kinetics of pore formation and resulting properties of lightweight inorganic polymers. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY, 102 (7), 3940-3950. doi: 10.1111/jace.16301  

Gijbels, K. (corresp. author), Landsberger, S., Samyn, P., Iacobescu, R.I., Pontikes, Y., Schreurs, S., Schroeyers, W. (2019). Radiological and non-radiological leaching assessment of alkali-activated materials containing ground granulated blast furnace slag and phosphogypsum. SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT, 660, 1098-1107. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.01.089 

Paraskevas, D. (corresp. author), Ingarao, G., Deng, Y., Duflou, J.R., Pontikes, Y., Blanpain, B. (2019). Evaluating the material resource efficiency of secondary aluminium production: A Monte Carlo-based decision-support tool. Journal Of Cleaner Production, 215, 488-496. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.01.097  

Gamaletsos, P.N. (corresp. author), Godelitsas, A., Filippidis, A., Pontikes, Y. (2019). The Rare Earth Elements Potential of Greek Bauxite Active Mines in the Light of a Sustainable REE Demand. Journal of Sustainable Metallurgy, 5, 20-47. doi: 10.1007/s40831-018-0192-2 

Liu, C. (corresp. author), Lopez Gonzalez, P.L., Huang, S., Pontikes, Y., Blanpain, B., Guo, M. (2019). Experimental and mathematical simulation study on the granulation of a modified basic oxygen furnace steel slag. Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B - Process Metallurgy and Materials Processing Science, 50 (3), 1260-1268. doi: 10.1007/s11663-019-01543-x  

Hoang, N. (corresp. author), Adesanya, E., Ohenoja, K., Kriskova, L., Pontikes, Y., Kinnunen, P., Illikainen, M. (2019). Byproduct-based ettringite binder - A synergy between ladle slag and gypsum. CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS, 197, 143-151. doi: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.11.165 

Katsiki, A., Hertel, T., Tysmans, T., Pontikes, Y., Rahier, H. (2019). Metakaolinite phosphate cementitious matrix: Inorganic polymer obtained by acidic activation. Materials, 12 (3), Art.No. 442, 1-15. doi: 10.3390/ma12030442  

Peys, A., Douvalis, A.P., Siakati, C., Rahier, H., Blanpain, B., Pontikes, Y. (2019). The influence of air and temperature on the reaction mechanism and molecular structure of Fe-silicate inorganic polymers. Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids, 526, Art.No. 119675. doi: 10.1016/j.jnoncrysol.2019.119675  

Ascensao, G., March, M., Segata, M., Faleschini, F., Pontikes, Y. (2019). Increasing the dimensional stability of CaO-FeOx-Al₂O₃-SiO₂ alkali-activated materials: On the swelling potential of calcium oxide-rich admixtures. Detritus, 8, 91-100. doi: 10.31025/2611-4135/2019.13880  

Lopez Gonzalez, P.L. (corresp. author), Novais, R.M., Labrincha, J.A., Blanpain, B., Pontikes, Y. (2018). Modifications of basic-oxygen-furnace slag microstructure and their effect on the rheology and the strength of alkali-activated binders. CEMENT & CONCRETE COMPOSITES, 97 (March 2019), 143-153. doi: 10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2018.12.013  

Joyce, P.J. (corresp. author), Hertel, T., Goronovski, A., Tkaczyk, A.H., Pontikes, Y., Bjorklund, A. (2018). Identifying hotspots of environmental impact in the development of novel ik) inorganic polymer paving blocks from bauxite residue. RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING, 138, 87-98. doi: 10.1016/j.resconrec.2018.07.006  

Vandevenne, N., Iacobescu, R.I., Carleer, R., Samyn, P., D'Haen, J., Pontikes, Y., Schreurs, S., Schroeyers, W. (corresp. author) (2018). Alkali-activated materials for radionuclide immobilisation and the effect of precursor composition on Cs/Sr retention. JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS, 510, 575-584. doi: 10.1016/j.jnucmat.2018.08.045 

Gijbels, K., Lacobescu, R.I., Pontikes, Y., Vandevenne, N., Schreurs, S., Schroeyers, W. (corresp. author) (2018). Radon immobilization potential of alkali-activated materials containing ground granulated blast furnace slag and phosphogypsum. CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS, 184, 68-75. doi: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.06.162 

Peys, A. (corresp. author), White, C.E., Olds, D., Rahier, H., Blanpain, B., Pontikes, Y. (2018). Molecular structure of CaO–FeOₓ–SiO₂ glassy slags and resultant inorganic polymer binders. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY, 101 (12), 5846-5857. doi: 10.1111/jace.15880  

Onisei, S., Douvalis, A., Malfliet, A., Peys, A., Pontikes, Y. (2018). Inorganic polymers made of fayalite slag: On the microstructure and behavior of Fe. Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 101 (6), 2245-2257. doi: 10.1111/jace.15420  

Zhong, R., Liao, Y., Peng, L., Iacobescu, R.I., Pontikes, Y., Shu, R., Ma, L., Sels, B.F. (2018). Silica-Carbon Nanocomposite Acid Catalyst with Large Mesopore Interconnectivity by Vapor-Phase Assisted Hydrothermal Treatment. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 6 (6), 7859-7870. doi: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.8b01003  

Simon, S., Gluth, G., Peys, A., Onisei, S., Banerjee, D., Pontikes, Y. (2018). The fate of iron during the alkali-activation of synthetic (CaO-)FeOx-SiO2 slags: An Fe K-edge XANES study. Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 101 (5), 2107-2118. doi: 10.1111/jace.15354 

Vandevenne, N., Iacobescu, R.I., Pontikes, Y., Carleer, R., Thijssen, E., Gijbels, K., Schreurs, S., Schroeyers, W. (corresp. author) (2018). Incorporating Cs and Sr into blast furnace slag inorganic polymers and their effect on matrix properties. JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS, 503, 1-12. doi: 10.1016/j.jnucmat.2018.02.023 

Kriskova, L., Eroli, M., Iacobescu, R.I., Onisei, S., Vecchiocattivi, F., Y. Pontikes, Y. (2018). Transformation of stainless steel slag toward a reactive cementitious binder. Journal Of The American Ceramic Society, 101 (4), 1727-1736. doi: 10.1111/jace.15306 

Malfliet, A., Pontikes, Y. (2018). Preface to the 5th International Slag Valorisation Symposium: From Fundamentals to Applications. JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE METALLURGY, 4 (1), 1-2. doi: 10.1007/s40831-018-0168-2 

Peys, A., Arnout, L., Blanpain, B., Hubert, R., Van Acker, K., Pontikes, Y. (2018). Mix-design parameters and real-life considerations in the pursuit of lower environmental impact inorganic polymers. Waste and Biomass Valorization, 9, 879-889. doi: 10.1007/s12649-017-9877-1 

Landsberger, S., Sharp, A., Wang, S., Pontikes, Y., Tkaczyk, A.H. (2017). Characterization of bauxite residue (red mud) for (235)U, (238)U, (232)Th and (40)K using neutron activation analysis and the radiation dose levels as modeled by MCNP. Journal of Environmental Radioactivity, 173, Art.No. S0265-931X(16)30746-9, 97-101. doi: 10.1016/j.jenvrad.2016.12.008 

Iacobescu, R.I., Cappuyns, V., Geens, T., Kriskova, L., Onisei, S., Jones, P.T., Pontikes, Y. (2017). The influence of curing conditions on the mechanical properties and leaching of inorganic polymers made of fayalitic slag. Frontiers of Chemical Science and Engineering, 1 (1), 1-11. doi: 10.1007/s11705-017-1622-6  

Machiels, L., Arnout, L., Yan, P., Jones, P.T., Blanpain, B., Pontikes, Y. (2017). Transforming enhanced landfill mining derived gasification/vitrification glass into low-carbon inorganic polymer binders and building products. Journal of Sustainable Metallurgy, 3, Art.No. DOI 10.1007/s40831-016-0105-1, 405-415. doi: 10.1007/s40831-016-0105-1 

Borra, C.R., Blanpain, B., Pontikes, Y., Binnemans, K., Van Gerven, T. (2017). Recovery of Rare Earths and Major Metals from Bauxite Residue (Red Mud) by Alkali Roasting, Smelting, and Leaching. Journal of Sustainable Metallurgy, 3 (2), 393-404. doi: 10.1007/s40831-016-0103-3 

Castaldi, M., van Deventer, J., Lavoie, J.M., Legrand, J., Nzihou, A., Pontikes, Y., Py, X., Vandecasteele, C., Vasudevan, P.T., Verstraete, W. (2017). Progress and prospects in the field of biomass and waste to energy and added-value materials. Waste and Biomass Valorization, 8 (6), 1875-1884. doi: 10.1007/s12649-017-0049-0 

Balomenos, E., Davris, P., Pontikes, Y., Panias, D. (2017). Mud2metal: Lessons learned on the path for complete utilization of bauxite residue through industrial symbiosis. Journal of Sustainable Metallurgy, 3 (3), 551-560. doi: 10.1007/s40831-016-0110-4  

Zhong, R., Peng, L., Iacobescu, R.I., Pontikes, Y., Shu, R., Ma, L., Sels, B. (2017). Scalable synthesis of acidic mesostructured silica-carbon nanocomposite catalysts by rotary evaporation. ChemCatChem, 9 (1), 65-69. doi: 10.1002/cctc.201600939 

Gamaletsos, P.N., Godelitsas, A., Kasama, T., Church, N.S., Douvalis, A.P., Göttlicher, J., Steininger, R., Boubnov, A., Pontikes, Y., Tzamos, E., Bakas, T., Filippidis, A. (2017). Nano-mineralogy and -geochemistry of high-grade diasporic karst-type bauxite from Parnassos-Ghiona mines, Greece. Ore Geology Reviews, 84, 228-244. 

Hertel, T., Blanpain, B., Pontikes, Y. (2016). A proposal for a 100 % use of bauxite residue towards inorganic polymer mortar. Journal of Sustainable Metallurgy, Art.No. DOI 10.1007/s40831-016-0080-6 online. 

Marangoni, M., Arnout, L., Machiels, L., Pandelaers, L., Bernardo, E., Colombo, P., Pontikes, Y. (2016). Porous, sintered glass-ceramics from inorganic polymers based on fayalite slag. Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 99 (6), 1985-1991. 

Borra, C.R., Mermans, J., Blanpain, B., Pontikes, Y., Binnemans, K., Van Gerven, T. (2016). Selective recovery of rare earths from bauxite residue by combination of sulfation, roasting and leaching. Minerals Engineering, 92, 151-159. 

Pontikes, Y., Malfliet, A. (2016). Slag valorisation as a contribution to zero-waste metallurgy. Journal of Sustainable Metallurgy, 2 (1), 1-2. 

Peys, A., Rahier, H., Pontikes, Y. (2016). Potassium-rich biomass ashes as activators in metakaolin-based inorganic polymers. Applied Clay Science, 119 (2), 401-409. doi: 10.1016/j.clay.2015.11.003 

Borra, C.R., Blanpain, B., Pontikes, Y., Binnemans, K., Van Gerven, T. (2016). Recovery of rare earths and other valuable metals from bauxite residue (red mud): A review. Journal of Sustainable Metallurgy, 2 (4), 365-386. 

Borra, C.R., Blanpain, B., Pontikes, Y., Binnemans, K., Van Gerven, T. (2016). Smelting of bauxite residue (red mud) in view of iron and selective rare earths recovery. Journal of Sustainable Metallurgy, 2 (1), 28-37. doi: 10.1007/s40831-015-0026-4 

Borra, C.R., Blanpain, B., Pontikes, Y., Binnemans, K., Van Gerven, T. (2016). Comparative analysis of processes for recovery of rare earths from bauxite residue. JOM: the Journal of the Minerals, Metals and Materials Society, 68 (11), 2958-2962. 

Iacobescu, R.I., Angelopoulos, G.N., Jones, P.T., Blanpain, B., Pontikes, Y. (2016). Ladle metallurgy stainless steel slag as a raw material in Ordinary Portland Cement production: a possibility for industrial symbiosis. Journal of Cleaner Production, 112 (10), 872-881. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2015.06.006 

Maschio, A., Bernardo, E., Desideri, D., Marangoni, M., Ponsot, I., Pontikes, Y. (2016). Shielding effectiveness of construction materials. The International Journal of Applied Electromagnetics and Mechanics, 52, 137-144. doi: 10.3233/JAE-162089 

Pontikes, Y. (2016). Bauxite residue valorization and best practices: Preface for the thematic section and some of the work to follow. Journal of Sustainable Metallurgy, 2 (4), 313-315. 

Gamaletsos, P.N., Godelitsas, A., Kasama, T., Kuzmin, A., Lagos, M., Mertzimekis, T.J., Göttlicher, J., Steininger, R., Xanthos, S., Pontikes, Y., Angelopoulos, G.N., Zarkadas, C., Komelkov, A., Tzamos, E., Filippidis, A. (2016). The role of nano-perovskite in the negligible thorium release in seawater from Greek bauxite residue (red mud). Scientific Reports, 6, Art.No. ARTN 21737. doi: 10.1038/srep21737  

Kriskova, L., Machiels, L., Pontikes, Y. (2015). Inorganic polymers from a plasma convertor slag: Effect of activating solution on microstructure and properties. Journal of Sustainable Metallurgy, 1 (3), 240-251. doi: 10.1007/s40831-015-0022-8 

Nuccetelli, C., Pontikes, Y., Leonardi, F., Trevisi, R. (2015). New perspectives and issues arising from the introduction of (NORM) residues in building materials: A critical assessment on the radiological behaviour. Construction and Building Materials, 82, 323-331. doi: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2015.01.069 

Salman, M.S., Cizer, Ö., Pontikes, Y., Snellings, R., Vandewalle, L., Blanpain, B., Van Balen, K. (2015). Cementitious binders from activated stainless steel refining slag and the effect of alkali solutions. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 286, 211-219. doi: 10.1016/j.hazmat.2014.12.046 

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 

Apelian, D., Blanpain, B., Kitamura, S-Y., Pontikes, Y. (2015). Editorial. JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE METALLURGY, 1 (1), 1-3. doi: 10.1007/s40831-015-0010-z 

Dijkmans, J., Dusselier, M., Gabriëls, D., Houthoofd, K., Magusin, P., Huang, S., Pontikes, Y., Trekels, M., Vantomme, A., Giebeler, L., Oswald, S., Sels, B. (2015). Cooperative catalysis for multistep biomass conversion with Sn/Al beta zeolite. Acs Catalysis, 5 (2), 928-940. doi: 10.1021/cs501388e 

Dijkmans, J., Demol, J., Houthoofd, K., Huang, S., Pontikes, Y., Sels, B. (2015). Post-synthesis Snß: An exploration of synthesis parameters and catalysis. Journal of Catalysis, 330, 545-557. 

Salman, M.S., Cizer, Ö., Pontikes, Y., Snellings, R., Dijkmans, J., Sels, B., Blanpain, B., Vandewalle, L., Van Balen, K. (2015). Alkali activation of AOD stainless steel slag under steam curing conditions. Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 98 (10), 3062-3074. 

Onisei, S., Lesage, K., Blanpain, B., Pontikes, Y. (2015). Early age microstructural transformations of an inorganic polymer made of fayalite slag. Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 98 (7), 2269-2277. doi: 10.111/jace.13548 

De Clercq, R., Dusselier, M., Christiaens, C., Dijkmans, J., Iacobescu, R.I., Pontikes, Y., Sels, B.F. (2015). Confinement effects in Lewis acid-catalyzed sugar conversion: Steering toward functional polyester building blocks. ACS Catalysis, 5, 5803-5811. 

Borra, C.R., Pontikes, Y., Binnemans, K., Van Gerven, T. (2015). Leaching of rare earths from bauxite residue (red mud). Minerals Engineering, 76, 20-27. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2015.01.005  

Binnemans, K., Jones, P.T., Blanpain, B., Van Gerven, T., Pontikes, Y. (2015). Towards zero-waste valorisation of rare-earth-containing industrial process residues: A critical review. Journal of Cleaner Production, 99, 17-38. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2015.02.089  

Yan, P., Pandelaers, L., Machiels, L., Pontikes, Y., Geysen, D., Guo, M., Blanpain, B. (2015). Effect of gas-slag interaction on valorisation of refuse derived fuel treated with plasma gasification. Transactions. Section C, Mineral Processing & Extractive Metallurgy, 124 (2), 76-82. doi: 10.1179/1743285514Y.0000000074 

Salman, M.S., Cizer, Ö., Pontikes, Y., Vandewalle, L., Blanpain, B., Van Balen, K. (2014). Effect of curing temperatures on the alkali activation of crystalline continuous casting stainless steel slag. Construction & Building Materials, 71, 308-316. 

Kriskova, L., Pontikes, Y., Cizer, Ö., Malfliet, A., Dijkmans, J., Sels, B., Van Balen, K., Blanpain, B. (2014). Hydraulic behavior of mechanically and chemically activated synthetic Merwinite. Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 97 (12), Art.No. DOI: 10.1111/jace.13221, 3973-3981. 

Ponsot, I.M M M., Pontikes, Y., Baldi, G., Chinnam, R.K., Detsch, R., Boccaccini, A.R., Bernardo, E. (2014). Magnetic glass ceramics by sintering of borosilicate glass and inorganic waste. Materials, 7 (8), 5565-5580. 

Salman, M., Cizer, Ö., Pontikes, Y., Snellings, R., Vandewalle, L., Blanpain, B., Van Balen, K. (2014). Investigation of the binding potential of continuous casting stainless steel slag by alkali-activation. Advances in Cement Research, 26 (5), 256-270. 

Salman, M.S., Cizer, Ö., Pontikes, Y., Santos, R., Vandewalle, L., Blanpain, B., Van Balen, K. (2014). Effect of accelerated carbonation on AOD stainless steel slag for its valorisation as a CO2-sequestering construction material. Chemical Engineering Journal, 246, 39-52. 

Machiels, L., Arnout, L., Jones, P.T., Blanpain, B., Pontikes, Y. (2014). Inorganic polymer cement from Fe-Silicate glasses: Varying the activating solution to glass ratio. Waste and Biomass Valorization, 5, 411-428. doi: 10.1007/s12649-014-9296-5  

Iacobescu, R.I., Malfliet, A., Machiels, L., Jones, P.T., Blanpain, B., Pontikes, Y. (2014). Stabilisation and microstructural modification of stainless steel converter slag by addition of an alumina rich by-product. Waste and Biomass Valorization, 5 (3), 343-353. doi: 10.1007/s12649-013-9287-y  

Kriskova, L., Pontikes, Y., Zhang, F., Cizer, Ö., Jones, P.T., Van Balen, K., Blanpain, B. (2014). Influence of mechanical and chemical activation on the hydraulic properties of gamma dicalcium silicate. Cement and Concrete Research, 55, 59-68. doi: 10.1016/j.cemconres.2013.10.004 

Pontikes, Y., Malfliet, A. (2014). Part A: Last developments on slag valorization. Waste and Biomass Valorization, 5 (3), 315-316. doi: 10.1007/s12649-014-9303-x 

Quaghebeur, M., Laenen, B., Geysen, D., Nielsen, P., Pontikes, Y., Van Gerven, T., Spooren, J. (2013). Characterization of landfilled materials: screening of the enhanced landfill mining potential. Journal of Cleaner Production, 55, 72-83. 

Dijkmans, J., Gabriëls, D., Dusselier, M., de Clippel, F., Vanelderen, P., Houthoofd, K., Malfliet, A., Pontikes, Y., Sels, B. (2013). Productive sugar isomerization with highly active Sn in dealuminated β zeolites. Green Chemistry, 15, 2777-2785. 

Kriskova, L., Pontikes, Y., Pandelaers, L., Cizer, Ö., Jones, P.T., Van Balen, K., Blanpain, B. (2013). Effect of high cooling rates on the mineralogy and hydraulic properties of stainless steel slags. Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B, Process Metallurgy and Materials Processing Science, 44 (5), 1173-1184. doi: 10.1007/s11663-013-9894-9 

Kriskova, L., Pontikes, Y., Zhang, F., Cizer, Ö., Jones, P.T., Van Balen, K., Blanpain, B. (2013). Valorisation of stainless steel slags as a hydraulic binder. Acta Metallurgica Slovaca, 19 (3), 176-183. doi: 10.12776/ams.v19i3.159 

Pontikes, Y., Angelopoulos, G.N. (2013). Bauxite residue in cement and cementitious applications: Current status and a possible way forward. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 73, 53-63. 

Pontikes, Y., Machiels, L., Onisei, S., Pandelaers, L., Geysen, D., Jones, P.T., Blanpain, B. (2013). Slags with a high Al and Fe content as precursors for inorganic polymers. Applied Clay Science, 73, 93-102. doi: 10.1016/j.clay.2012.09.020 

Pontikes, Y., Kriskova, L., Cizer, Ö., Jones, P.T., Blanpain, B. (2013). On a new hydraulic binder from stainless steel converter slag. Advances in Cement Research, 25 (1), 21-31. doi: 10.1680/adcr.1200031 

Iacobescu, R.I., Pontikes, Y., Koumpouri, D., Angelopoulos, G.N. (2013). Synthesis, characterization and properties of calcium ferroaluminate belite cements produced with electric arc furnace steel slag as raw material. Cement & Concrete Composites, 44, 1-8. 

Iacobescu, R.I., Koumpouri, D., Pontikes, Y., Angelopoulos, G.N. (2013). Hydraulic and leaching behaviour of belite cements produced with electric arc furnace steel slag as raw material. Ceramics-Silikaty, 57 (2), 126-132.  

Jones, P.T., Geysen, D., Tielemans, Y., Van Passel, S., Pontikes, Y., Blanpain, B., Quaghebeur, M., Hoekstra, N. (2013). Enhanced landfill mining in view of multiple resource recovery: a critical review. Journal of Cleaner Production, 55, 45-55. 

Gamaletsos, P., Godelitsas, A., Kuzmin, A., Lagos, M., Xanthos, S., Mertzimekis, T., Goettlicher, J., Steininger, R., Zarkadas, C., Komelkov, A., Pontikes, Y., Angelopoulos, G. (2013). New insights into environmental characterization of bauxite residues (red mud) from Greece. Mineralogical Magazine, 77 (5), 1136-1136. 

Jones, P.T., Geysen, D., Tielemans, Y., Pontikes, Y., Blanpain, B., Mishra, B., Apelian, D. (2012). Closing material loops: The enhanced landfill mining concept. JOM: the Journal of the Minerals, Metals and Materials Society, 64 (7), 743-744. doi: 10.1007/s11837-012-0378-1 

Kalampounias, A.G., Nasikas, N.K., Pontikes, Y., Papatheodorou, G.N. (2012). Thermal properties of calcium aluminate xCaO-(1-x)Al2O3 glasses. European Journal of Glass Science and Techology B, Physics and Chemistry of Glasses, 53 (5), 205-209. 

Kriskova, L., Pontikes, Y., Cizer, Ö., Mertens, G., Veulemans, W., Geysen, D., Jones, P.T., Vandewalle, L., Van Balen, K., Blanpain, B. (2012). Effect of mechanical activation on the hydraulic properties of stainless steel slags. Cement and Concrete Research, 42 (6), 778-788. doi: 10.1016/j.cemconres.2012.02.016 

Bernardo, E., Pontikes, Y., Angelopoulos, G.N. (2012). Optimisation of low temperature sinter-crystallisation of a waste-derived glass. Advances in Applied Ceramics, 111 (8), 472-479. 

Onisei, S., Pontikes, Y., Van Gerven, T., Angelopoulos, G.N., Velea, T., Predica, V., Moldovan, P. (2012). Synthesis of organic polymers using fly ash and primary lead slag. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 206, 101-110. 

Kookos, I.K., Pontikes, Y., Angelopoulos, G.N., Lyberatos, G. (2011). Classical and alternative fuel mix optimization in cement production using mathematical programming. Fuel, 90 (3), 1277-1284. doi: 10.1016/j.fuel.2010.12.016 

Iacobescu, R.I., Koumpouri, D., Pontikes, Y., Saban, R., Angelopoulos, G.N. (2011). Valorisation of electric arc furnace steel slag as raw material for low energy belite cements. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 196, 287-294. 

Kavas, T., Christogerou, A., Pontikes, Y., Angelopoulos, G.N. (2011). Valorisation of different types of boron-containing wastes for the production of lightweight aggregates. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 185 (2), 1381-1389. doi: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2010.10.059 

Iacobescu, R.I., Koumpouri, D., Pontikes, Y., Saban, R., Angelopoulos, G. (2011). UTILIZATION OF EAF METALLURGICAL SLAG IN "GREEN" BELITE CEMENT. UNIVERSITY POLITEHNICA OF BUCHAREST SCIENTIFIC BULLETIN SERIES B-CHEMISTRY AND MATERIALS SCIENCE, 73 (1), 187-194. (URL) 

Rathossi, C., Pontikes, Y. (2010). Effect of firing temperature and atmosphere on ceramics made of NW Peloponnese clay sediments: Part II. Chemistry of pyrometamorphic minerals and comparison with ancient ceramics. Journal of the European Ceramic Society, 30 (9), 1853-1866. doi: 10.1016/j.jeurceramsoc.2010.02.003 

Rathossi, C., Pontikes, Y. (2010). Effect of firing temperature and atmosphere on ceramics made of NW Peloponnese clay sediments. Part I: Reaction paths, crystalline phases, microstructure and colour. Journal of the European Cermic Society, 30 (9), 1841-1851. doi: 10.1016/j.jeurceramsoc.2010.02.002 

Pontikes, Y., Jones, P.T., Geysen, D., Blanpain, B. (2010). Options to prevent dicalcium silicate-driven disintegration of stainless steel slags. Archives of Metallurgy and Materials, 55 (4), 1167-1172. doi: 10.2478/v10172-010-0020-6 

Christogerou, A., Kavas, T., Pontikes, Y., Rathossi, C., Angelopoulos, G.N. (2010). Evolution of microstructure, mineralogy and properties during firing of clay-based ceramics with borates. Ceramics International, 36 (2), 567-575. doi: 10.1016/j.ceramint.2009.09.039 

Bernardo, E., Esposito, L., Rambaldi, E., Tucci, A., Pontikes, Y., Angelopoulos, G.N. (2009). Sintered esseneite-wollastonite-plagioclase glass-ceramics from vitrified waste. Journal of the European Ceramic Society, 29 (14), 2921-2927. doi: 10.1016/j.jeurceramsoc.2009.05.017 

Pontikes, Y., Angelopoulos, G.N. (2009). Effect of firing atmosphere and soaking time on heavy clay ceramics with addition of Bayer's process bauxite residue. Advances in Applied Ceramics, 108 (1), 50-56. 

Pontikes, Y., Rathossi, C., Nikolopoulos, P., Angelopoulos, G.N., Javaseelan, D.D., Lee, W.E. (2009). Effect of firing temperature and atmosphere on sintering of ceramics made from Bayer process bauxite residue. Ceramics international, 35 (1), 401-407. 

Christogerou, A., Kavas, T., Pontikes, Y., Koyas, S., Tabak, Y., Angelopoulos, G.N. (2009). Use of boron wastes in the production of heavy clay ceramics. Ceramics international, 35 (1), 447-452. doi: 10.1016/j.ceramint.2007.12.001 

Pontikes, Y., Nikolopoulos, P., Angelopoulos, G.N. (2007). Thermal behaviour of clay mixtures with bauxite residue for the production of heavy-clay ceramics. Journal of the European Ceramic Society, 27 (2), 1645-1649. 

Pontikes, Y., Esposito, L., Tucci, A., Angelopoulos, G.N. (2007). Thermal behaviour of clays for traditional ceramics with soda-lime-silica waste glass admixture. Journal of the European Ceramic Society, 27 (2), 1657-1663. 

Pontikes, Y., Christogerou, A., Angelopoulos, G.N., Rambaldi, E., Esposito, L., Tucci, A. (2005). Use of scrap soda-lime-silica glass in traditional ceramics. Glass Technology-European Journal Of Glass Science And Technology Part A, 46 (2), 200-206. 

Pontikes, Y., Christogerou, A., Angelopoulos, G.N., Esposito, L., Tucci, A. (2004). On the addition of soda-lime scrap glass for the production of heavy clay ceramics. C e Ca, 34 (5-6), 199-206. 

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 

Ducman, V., Wisniewski, W., Muhammad, A., Kvocka, D., Tatsis, E., Kriskova, L., Pontikes, Y. (corresp. author) (2026). Slate-like alkali-activated roofing tiles produced using copper slag and ground granulated blast furnace slag. RESULTS IN ENGINEERING, 30, Art.No. ARTN 110166. doi: 10.1016/j.rineng.2026.110166 

Giels, M. (corresp. author), Hertel, T., Gamaletsos, P.N., Hallet, V., Pontikes, Y. (2025). Reactive precursors for inorganic polymers and blended cements from vitrified bauxite residue. A case study for Europe. CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS, 491, Art.No. ARTN 142459. doi: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2025.142459 

Wen, N. (corresp. author), Hallet, V., Peys, A., Pontikes, Y. (2025). Degradation of alkali-activated Fe-rich slag in magnesium sulfate solution. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY, 108 (2). doi: 10.1111/jace.20211 

Journal articles (not peer reviewed)

Pilla, G. (corresp. author), Hertel, T., Blanpain, B., Pontikes, Y. (2025). Sustainable recovery of metallic Fe and oxides from bauxite residue via H2 reduction: Enhancing purity and recovery rates (vol 43, e01289, 2025). SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGIES, 46, Art.No. ARTN e01737. doi: 10.1016/j.susmat.2025.e01737 

Morita, K., Pal, U., Rhamdhani, M.A. (corresp. author), Pontikes, Y. (2025). Preface to the Journal of Sustainable Metallurgy 10th Anniversary Topical Collection. JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE METALLURGY, 11 (1), 1-2. doi: 10.1007/s40831-025-01033-2 

Pontikes, Y., Christogerou, A., Angelopoulos, G.N., Tucci, A., Esposito, L. (2005). On the addition of soda-lime scrap glass for the production of heavy clay ceramics. Ceramurgia + Ceramica Acta, 34 (5), 199-206. 

Book chapters (peer reviewed)

Pontikes, Y., Snellings, R. (2023). Cementitious binders incorporating residues. In: C. Meskers, E. Worrell, M.A. Reuter (Eds.), Handbook of Recycling, 2n edition, Chapt. 27, (429-444). Elsevier. ISBN: 9780323860130. 

Borra, C.R., Blanpain, B., Pontikes, Y., Binnemans, K., Van Gerven, T. (2019). Recovery of Rare Earths from Bauxite Residue (Red Mud). In: S.E. Offerman (Eds.), Critical Materials: Underlying Causes and Sustainable Mitigation Strategies, (343-356). (World Scientific Series in Current Energy Issues, 5). Singapore: World Scientific Publishing. ISBN: 978-981-3271-05-0. doi: 10.1142/9789813271050_0016 

Labrincha, J. (corresp. author), Puertas, F., Schroeyers, W., Kovler, K., Pontikes, Y., Nuccetelli, C., Krivenko, P., Kovalchuk, O., Petropavlovsky, O., Komljenovic, M., Fidanchevski, E., Wiegers, R., Volceanov, E., Gunay, E., Sanjuan, M.A., Ducman, V., Angjusheva, B., Bajare, D., Kovacs, T., Bator, G., Schreurs, S., Aguiar, J., Provis, J.L. (2017). From NORM by-products to building materials. In: W. Schroeyers (Eds.), NATURALLY OCCURRING RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS IN CONSTRUCTION: INTEGRATING RADIATION PROTECTION IN REUSE (COST ACTION TU1301 NORM4BUILDING), (183-252). (Woodhead Publishing Series in Civil and Structural Engineering). WOODHEAD PUBL LTD. ISBN: 978-0-08-102009-8. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-08-102009-8.00007-4 

Pontikes, Y., Snellings, R. (2014). Cementitious binders incorporating residues. In: E. Worrell, M. Reuter (Eds.), Handbook of Recycling, Chapt. 16, (219-229). Elsevier. ISBN: 978-0-12-396459-5. 

Jones, P.T., Van Gerven, T., Van Acker, K., Pontikes, Y., Cizer, O., Binnemans, K., Blanpain, B. (2013). The Sustainable Inorganic Materials Management (SIM2) Consortium at Ku Leuven. In: REWAS 2013 Enabling Materials Resource Sustainability, (324-331). ISBN: 9781118605875. doi: 10.1002/9781118679401.ch32 

Conference proceedings (peer reviewed)

Pilla, G., Beersaerts, G., Hertel, T., Pontikes, Y. (2025). HYDROGEN (H2) REDUCTION OF BAUXITE RESIDUE ("RED MUD"): FROM LABORATORY TO PILOT-SCALE. In: In Proceedings of the 9th International Slag Valorisation Symposium, (416-419). Presented at the 9th International Slag Valorisation Symposium, 8-11/04/2025, Leuven, Belgium. 

Koukouza, K. (joint first author), Beersaerts, G., Cappuyns, V., Pontikes, Y. (2025). Effect of oxygen partial pressure in molten copper slag and its impact on leaching. In: Proceedings of the 9th International Slag Valorization Symposium, (97-97). Presented at the 9th International Slag Valorization Symposium - From residues to resources and resilienceto, Leuven (Belgium), 08 Apr 2025-11 Apr 2025. Leuven.  

Hosseini, S., Beersaerts, G., Duflou, J., Pontikes, Y. (2024). Optimization of Ball Milling Parameters for Efficient Copper Slag Valorization. In: Procedia CIRP: vol. 122, (235-240). Presented at the CIRP LCE 2024, Turin, Italy. doi: 10.1016/j.procir.2024.01.034  

Pilla, G., Hertel, T., Pontikes, Y. (2024). Optimization of Fe, Al, and Na Recovery from H2-Reduced Bauxite Residue (“Red Mud”) Using Response Surface Methodology (RSM). In: Materials Proceedings: vol. Volume 15 (1), (Paper No. 85). Presented at the 2nd International Conference on Raw Materials and Circular Economy “RawMat2023”, Athens, Greece, 28 August–2 September 2023., Athens, Greece. doi: 10.3390/materproc2023015085  

Pilla, G. (corresp. author), Hertel, T., Pontikes, Y. (2024). Sustainable Valorization of Bauxite Residue (“Red Mud”): Exploring the Potential of H2 Reduction for Multi-metal Recovery. In: The Minerals, Metals & Materials Series (MMMS), (Paper No. 110-117). Presented at the TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition, Orlando, Florida, USA. ISBN: 978-3-031-50308-5. doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-50308-5_13 (professionally oriented) 

Pilla, G., Hertel, T., Blanpain, B., Pontikes, Y. (2023). INFLUENCE OF H2 CONTENT ON Fe, Al, and Na RECOVERY DURING LOW-TEMPERATURE REDUCTION OF BAUXITE RESIDUE. In: In Proceedings of the 8th International Slag Valorisation Symposium, (146-149). Presented at the 8th international slag valorization symposium, 18-20th APRIL 2023, Mechelen, Belgium. 

Koukouza, K. (joint first author), Beersaerts, G., Cappuyns, V., Pontikes, Y. (2023). Solidification of Fe-Rich Slags and the Impact on Leaching. In: 8th International Slag Valorization Symposium-Tackling furure challenges-Proceedings, (33-36). Presented at the 8th International Slag Valorization Symposium, Machelen (Belgium), 18 Apr 2023-20 Apr 2023.  

Wen, N. (corresp. author), Peys, A., Hertel, T., Hallet, V., Pontikes, Y. (2023). Slag or Reacted Binder, Which Dissolves First in Sulphuric Acid? In: A. Jedrzejewska, F. Kanavaris, M. Azenha, F. Benboudjema, D. Schlicke (Eds.), INTERNATIONAL RILEM CONFERENCE ON SYNERGISING EXPERTISE TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY AND ROBUSTNESS OF CEMENT-BASED MATERIALS AND CONCRETE STRUCTURES, SYNERCRETE 2023 - VOL 1: vol. 43, (715-722). Presented at the 2023 International RILEM Conference on synergizing expertise toward sustainability and robustness of CBM and concrete structures-SynerCrete, GREECE, 14 Jun 2023-16 Jun 2023. ISBN: 978-3-031-33210-4. doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-33211-1_65 

Hassanzadeh, A. (corresp. author), Pilla, G., Hertel, T., Pontikes, Y., B. Kowalczuk, P. (2022). H2-REDUCTION OF BAUXITE RESIDUE AND IRON RECOVERY THROUGH MAGNETIC SEPARATION. In: In: 17th International Mineral Processing Symposium Proceedings, (233-243). Presented at the 17th International Mineral Processing Symposium, Istanbul, Turkey, 15 Dec 2022-17 Jun 2022. ISBN: 978-975-7946-46-5. 

Pilla, G. (corresp. author), Hertel, T., Kapelari, S., Blanpain, B., Pontikes, Y. (2022). Reactions and phase transformations during the low-temperature reduction of bauxite residue by H2 in the presence of NaOH, and recovery rates downstream. In: TRAVAUX 51: vol. 51, (801-810). Presented at the 40th International Conference and Exhibition of ICSOBA, Athens, Greece, 10 Oct 2022-14 Oct 2022. 

Kriskova, L., Tatsis, E., Muhammad, A., Delaere, D., Pontikes, Y. (2022). Towards Sustainable Inorganic Polymers: Production and Use of Alternative Activator. In: Materials Proceedings: vol. 5 (1), (Paper No. 127). Presented at the International Conference on Raw Materials and Circular Economy, Athens, Greece, 05 Sep 2021-09 Sep 2021. doi: 10.3390/materproc2021005127  

Pilla, G., Kapelari, S., Hertel, T., Blanpain, B., Pontikes, Y. (2022). Hydrogen reduction of bauxite residue and selective metal recovery. In: Materials Today: Proceedings: vol. 57 (2), (705-710). Presented at the ICAMSE 2022, Third International Conference on Aspects of Materials Science and Engineering, Chandigarh, India, 05 Mar 2022-06 Mar 2022. doi: 10.1016/j.matpr.2022.02.152 (professionally oriented) 

Beersaerts, G., Lucas, S.S., Pontikes, Y. (2020). An Fe-Rich Slag-Based Mortar for 3D Printing. In: Second RILEM International Conference on Concrete and Digital Fabrication: vol. 28, (Paper No. 1187), (3-12). Presented at the Digital Concrete 2020, Eindhoven, Netherlands, 06 Jul 2020-09 Jul 2020. Switzerland. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-49916-7_1 

Sivakumar, P.P., Hertel, T., Pontikes, Y. (2020). Modified bauxite residue as an alternative supplementary cementitious material. In: Proceedings of 2nd Conference of Bauxite Residue Valorisation and Best Practices, (349-353). Presented at the 2nd Conference of Bauxite Residue Valorisation and Best Practices, Athens, Greece, 07 May 2018-10 May 2018. ISBN: 9-082825-929.  

Beersaerts, G., Pontikes, Y. (2019). Developing a 3D printable inorganic polymer, derived from a Fe-rich slag. In: Proceedings of the 6th International Slag Valorisation symposium, (407-410). Presented at the Slag Valorisation Symposium: Science, Innovation & Entrepreneurship in Pursuit of a Sustainable World, Mechelen, Belgium, 01 Apr 2019-05 Apr 2019. 

Sivakumar, P.P., Hertel, T., Pontikes, Y. (2019). Valorising an industrial residue towards a calcium sulfoaluminate cement. In: Proceedings of the 6th International Slag Valorisation Symposium, (109-112). Presented at the 6th International Slag Valorisation Symposium, Mechelen, Belgium, 02 Apr 2019-04 Apr 2019. Leuven, Belgium. ISBN: 9789082825961.  

Peys, A., Pontikes, Y. (2019). Secondary Resources Database: The demise of the concept "residue". In: Proceedings of the 6th International Slag Valorisation Symposium, (71-74). Presented at the 6th International Slag Valorisation Symposium, Mechelen, Belgium, 01 Apr 2019-05 Apr 2019. 

Gijbels, K., Pontikes, Y., Schreurs, S., Schroeyers, W. (2019). Development of cementitious materials for successful radon immobilization. In: Proceedings of the 6th International Slag Valorisation Symposium: Science, Innovation & Entrepreneurship in Pursuit of a Sustainable World: vol. 1, (187-190). Presented at the 6th International Slag Valorisation Symposium, Mechelen, Belgium, 01 Apr 2019-05 Apr 2019. ISBN: 9789082825961. (professionally oriented) 

Pontikes, Y. (2019). Introducing the extraordinary leuven cement: Raw materials, process, performance, and first real-life applications. In: REWAS 2019: MANUFACTURING THE CIRCULAR MATERIALS ECONOMY, (165-166). Presented at the REWAS Conference on Manufacturing the Circular Materials Economy., San Antonio, TX. ISBN: 978-3-030-10385-9. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-10386-6_19 

Pontikes, Y. (2019). Valorization of bauxite residue: a challenge that leads to a mentality shift and eventually innovation. In: Minerals, Metals and Materials Series. ISBN: 9783030058630. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-05864-7_5 

Flesoura, G., García-Baños, B., Catala-Civera, J-M., Vleugels, J., Pontikes, Y. (2018). Dielectric properties measurements of municipal solid waste incinerator bottom ash at high temperatures. In: Proceedings of the 4th International Symposium on Enhanced Landfill Mining, (299-304). Presented at the 4th International Symposium on Enhanced Landfill Mining, Mechelen,Belgium, 05 Feb 2018-06 Feb 2018. ISBN: 9789082825909. 

Peys, A., Peeters, M., Katsiki, A., Kriskova, L., Rahier, H., Blanpain, B., Pontikes, Y. (2018). Performance and durability of Fe-rich inorganic polymer composites with basalt fibers. In: Proceedings of the 41st International Conference on Advanced Ceramics and Composites: Ceramic Engineering and Science Proceedings: vol. 38 (3), (229-238). Presented at the International Conference and Expo on Advanced Ceramics and Composites, Daytona Beach, Florida, USA, 22 Jan 2017-27 Jan 2017. ISBN: 9781119474746. doi: 10.1002/9781119474746.ch21 

Arino Montoya, D., Katsiotis, M., Giannakopoulos, G., Iacobescu, R.I., Pontikes, Y. (2017). Low-carbon footprint cements incorporating high volumes of bauxite residue. In: Travaux 46: vol. 46, (529-538). Presented at the International ICSOBA Conference, Hamburg, Germany, 02 Oct 2017-05 Oct 2017.  

Arnout, L., Hertel, T., Liard, M., Lootens, D., Pontikes, Y. (2017). Use of bauxite residue slurry as single activator in a hybrid binder system. In: Travaux 46, Proceedings of 35th International ICSOBA Conference: vol. 46, (519-527). Presented at the International ICSOBA Conference, Hamburg, Germany, 02 Oct 2017-05 Oct 2017.  

Hertel, T., Blanpain, B., Pontikes, Y. (2017). High temperature processing options for the valorisation of bauxite residue towards new materials. In: Travaux 46, Proceedings of 35th International ICSOBA Conference: vol. 46, (575-585). Presented at the 35th International ICSOBA Conference, Hamburg, Germany, 02 Oct 2017-05 Oct 2017. 

Hertel, T., Onisei, S., Sivakumar, P.P., Pontikes, Y. (2017). Pozzolanic activity of thermally treated bauxite residue in blends with ordinary portland cement. In: Proceedings of the 5th International Slag Valorisation Symposium: vol. 5, (267-270). Presented at the International Slag Valorisation Symposium, Leuven, Belgium, 03 Apr 2017-05 Apr 2017. 

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) 

Peys, A., Orfanakis, E., Pontikes, Y. (2017). On a software development that aspires to make residue valorisation easier. In: Proceedings of the 5th International Slag Valorisation Symposium, (317-320). Presented at the International Slag Valorisation Symposium, Leuven, Belgium, 03 Apr 2017-05 Apr 2017. 

Katsiki, A., Peys, A., Pontikes, Y., Rahier, H. (2017). Activation of fayalite slag towards inorganic polymers. In: Proceedings of the 5th International Slag Valorisation Symposium, (361-364). Presented at the International Slag Valorisation Symposium, Leuven, Belgium, 03 Apr 2017-05 Apr 2017. 

Petrica, P., Kriskova, L., Peys, A., Pontikes, Y. (2017). Recycling of iron-rich inorganic polymers. In: Proceedings of the 5th International Slag Valorisation Symposium, (381-384). Presented at the International Slag Valorisation Symposium, Leuven, Belgium, 03 Apr 2017-05 Apr 2017. 

Douvalis, A.P., Peys, A., Onisei, S., Pontikes, Y. (2017). Investigating the properties of iron in inorganic polymers with 57Fe Mössbauer spectroscopy. In: Proceedings of the 5th International Slag Valorisation Symposium, (321-324). Presented at the International Slag Valorisation Symposium, Leuven, Belgium, 03 Apr 2017-05 Apr 2017. 

Hallet, V., Peys, A., Katsiki, A., Rahier, H., Onisei, S., Pontikes, Y. (2017). The influence of activating solution on the kinetics and compressive strength of an iron-rich slag paste. In: Proceedings of the 5th International Slag Valorisation Symposium, (357-360). Presented at the International Slag Valorisation Symposium, Leuven, Belgium, 03 Apr 2017-05 Apr 2017. 

Van De Sande, J., Peys, A., Hertel, T., Onisei, S., Blanpain, B., Pontikes, Y. (2017). Glass forming ability of slags in the FeOx - SiO2 - CaO system and properties of the inorganic polymers made thereof. In: Proceedings of the 5th International Slag Valorisation Symposium, (397-400). Presented at the International Slag Valorisation Symposium, Leuven, Belgium, 03 Apr 2017-05 Apr 2017. 

Peys, A., Arnout, L., Hertel, T., Iacobescu, R.I., Onisei, S., Kriskova, L., Rahier, H., Blanpain, B., Pontikes, Y. (2017). The use of ATR-FTIR spectroscopy in the analysis of iron-rich inorganic polymers. In: Proceedings of the 5th International Slag Valorisation Symposium, (385-388). Presented at the International Slag Valorisation Symposium, Leuven, Belgium, 03 Apr 2017-05 Apr 2017. 

Onisei, S., Viera, H., Hertel, T., Iacobescu, R.I., Pontikes, Y. (2017). Synthesis and characterisation of calciumsulfo-ferroaluminate cement clinker prepared with bauxite residue as raw material. In: Proceedings of the 5th International Slag Valorisation Symposium: vol. 5, (287-290). Presented at the International Slag Valorisation Symposium, 03 Apr 2017-05 Apr 2017. 

Denissen, J., Kriskova, L., Y. Pontikes, Y. (2017). On the foaming kinetics for the synthesis of porous inorganic polymers. In: Proceedings of the 5th International Slag Valorisation Symposium, (441-444). Presented at the 5th International Slag Valorisation Symposium, Leuven, Belgium, 03 Apr 2017-05 Apr 2017. ISBN: 9789090302942. 

Kriskova, L., Y. Pontikes, Y. (2017). Effect of activating solution on the synthesis and properties of porous Fe-Si-Ca rich inorganic polymers. In: Proceedings of the 5th International Slag Valorisation Symposium, (449-452). Presented at the International Slag Valorisation Symposium, Leuven, 03 Apr 2017-05 Apr 2017. 

Kriskova, L., Iacobescu, R.I., Legemza, J., Findorak, R., Cizmarova, M., Pandelaers, L., Y. Pontikes, Y. (2017). Synthesis of a hydraulic binder from a Ca-Si based metallurgical residue through high temperature post-treatment. In: Proceedings of the 5th International Slag Valorisation Symposium, (275-278). Presented at the International Slag Valorisation Symposium, Leuven, 03 Apr 2017-05 Apr 2017. 

Arino Montoya, D., Katsiotis, M., Pistofidis, N., Giannakkopoulos, G., Papageorgiou, D., Iacobescu, R.I., Pontikes, Y. (2017). Increasing the Fe2O3/Al2O3 ratio in ordinary Portland cement clinker, aiming to incorporate higher contents of bauxite residue. In: R.I. Iacobescu, A. Malfliet (Eds.), Proceedings of the 5th International Slag Valorisation Symposium, (255-258). Presented at the International Slag Valorisation Symposium, Leuven, Belgium, 03 Apr 2017-05 Apr 2017.  

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. 

Vandevenne, N., Iacobescu, R.I., Pontikes, Y., Gijbels, K., Schreurs, S., Schroeyers, W. (2017). The effect of Cs and Sr on the mechanical properties of blast furnace slag inorganic polymer for radioactive waste immobilisation. In: R.I. Iacobescu, A. Malfliet (Eds.), Proceedings of the Fifth International Slag Valorisation Symposium - From Fundamentals to Applications, (401-404). Presented at the 5th International Slag Valorisation Symposium - From Fundamentals to Applications, Leuven, Belgium, 03 Apr 2017-05 Apr 2017. Leuven, Belgium. ISBN: 9090302948. 

Gijbels, K., Pontikes, Y., Iacobescu, R.I., Schreurs, S., Schroeyers, W. (2017). Mechanical properties of alkali-activated materials based on blast furnace slag and calcium sulphate dihydrate. In: R.I. Iacobescu, A. Malfliet (Eds.), Proceedings of the Fifth International Slag Valorisation Symposium - From Fundamentals to Applications, (353-356). Presented at the 5th International Slag Valorisation Symposium - From Fundamentals to Applications, Leuven, Belgium, 03 Apr 2017-05 Apr 2017. Leuven, Belgium. ISBN: 9090302948. 

Iacobescu, R.I., Pontikes, Y. (2016). Valorization of fayalitic slag as pozzolanic material in blended cements. In: J. Plank, L. Lei, T. Echt (Eds.), ICCCM 2016, 2nd International Conference on the Chemistry of Construction Materials: vol. 50, (368-371). Presented at the 2nd International Conference on the Chemistry of Construction Materials, München, Germany, 10 Oct 2016-12 Oct 2016. ISBN: 978-3-936028-96-6. 

Peys, A., Mobili, A., Arnout, L., Rahier, H., Blanpain, B., Pontikes, Y. (2016). One-part inorganic polymers from residues only: Biomass ash activation of Fe-rich slag. In: Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Industrial & Hazardous Waste Management, (1-8). Presented at the 5th International Conference on Industrial & Hazardous Waste Management, Chania, Crete, Greece, 27 Sep 2016-30 Sep 2016. ISBN: 978-960-8475-24-3. 

Hertel, T., Borra, C.R., Blanpain, B., Pontikes, Y. (2016). Inorganic polymer mortars from bauxite residue and possibility to additionally recover aluminium and sodium. In: Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Industrial & Hazardous Waste Management, (1-7). Presented at the 5th International Conference on Industrial & Hazardous Waste Management, Chania, Crete, Greece, 27 Sep 2016-30 Sep 2016. ISBN: 978-960-8475-24-3. 

Hertel, T., Iacobescu, R.I., Blanpain, B., Pontikes, Y. (2016). Large-scale Valorization of Bauxite Residue for Inorganic Polymers. In: Proceedings of 34th International ICSOBA Conference, (199-209). Presented at the International ICSOBA Conference., Québec City, Canada, 03 Oct 2016-06 Oct 2016. 

Hertel, T., Arnout, L., Peys, A., Pandelaers, L., Blanpain, B., Pontikes, Y. (2015). A proposal for a 100% use of bauxite residue: The process, results on the novel Fe-rich binder and how this can take place within the alumina refinery. In: Bauxite Residue Valorisation and Best Practices Conference, (231-239). Presented at the Bauxite Residue Valorisation and Best Practices Conference, Leuven, Belgium, 05 Oct 2015-07 Oct 2015. 

Arnout, L., Machiels, L., Cappuyns, V., Jones, P.T., Blanpain, B., Pontikes, Y. (2015). The impact of curing conditions on heavy metal immobilisation of Fe‐rich inorganic polymers. In: A. Malfliet, Y. Pontikes (Eds.), Proceedings of the Fourth International Slag Valorisation Symposium Zero Waste, (249-256). Presented at the 4th International Slag Valorisation Symposium Zero Waste, Leuven, Belgium, 15 Apr 2015-17 Apr 2015. ISBN: 9460189725. 

Borra, C.R., Blanpain, B., Pontikes, Y., Binnemans, K., Van Gerven, T. (2015). Smelting reduction of iron oxides from bauxite residue in view of improved rare earths leaching. In: A. Malfliet, Y. Pontikes (Eds.), Proceedings of the Fourth International Slag Valorisation Symposium, (149-153). Presented at the Fourth International Slag Valorisation Symposium, Leuven (Belgium), 15 Apr 2015-17 Apr 2015.  

Borra, C.R., Mermans, J., Blanpain, B., Pontikes, Y., Binnemans, K., Van Gerven, T. (2015). Selective leaching of rare earths from bauxite residue after sulphation roasting. In: Proceedings of the Bauxite Residue Valorisation and Best Practices Conference 2015, (301-307). Presented at the Bauxite Residue Valorisation and Best Practices Conference 2015, Leuven (Belgium), 05 Oct 2015-07 Oct 2015.  

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. 

Peys, A., Rahier, H., Pontikes, Y. (2015). Biomass ash as alkaline activator in inorganic polymer synthesis. In: Proc. of the Fourth International Slag Valorisation Symposium Zero Waste, (233-237). Presented at the Slag Valorisation Symposium, Leuven, Belgium, 15 Apr 2015-17 Apr 2015. ISBN: 9460189725. 

Chen, L., Guo, M., Shi, H., Pontikes, Y., Jones, P.T., Blanpain, B., Malfliet, A. (2014). Chemical corrosion of magnesia-chromite refractory by a ZnO-containing fayalite slag from the Cu recycling process. In: ECREF, 57th International Colloquium on Refractories 2014, (107-111). Presented at the International Colloquium on Refractories 2014, 24 Sep 2014-25 Sep 2014. Reinstr. 58 56203 Hohr-Grenzhausen Germany. 

Spooren, J., Quaghebeur, M., Nielsen, P., Machiels, L., Blanpain, B., Pontikes, Y. (2013). Material recovery and upcycling within the ELFM concept of the remo case. (Paper No. x). Presented at the International Academic Symposium on Enhanced Landfill Mining, Houthalen-Helchteren, Belgium, 14 Oct 2013-16 Oct 2013. 

Iacobescu, R.I., Geens, T., Jones, P.T., Blanpain, B., Pontikes, Y. (2013). Influence of curing condition on the physico-mechanical properties and leaching of inorganic polymers made from quenched fayalite-rich slag. In: WASTES: Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities, (341-346). Presented at the International Conference WASTES: Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities, Braga, Portugal, 11 Sep 2013-13 Sep 2013.  

Salman, M.S., Cizer, Ö., Pontikes, Y., Vandewalle, L., Blanpain, B., Van Balen, K. (2013). Carbonation potential of continuous casting stainless steel slag. In: R. Nasser, R. Santos, Ö. Cizer, T. Van Gerven (Eds.), Presented at the 4th International Conference on Accelerated Carbonation for Environmental and Materials Engineering, Leuven, Belgium, 10 Apr 2013-12 Apr 2013. Leuven, Belgium. ISBN: 978-94-6018-655-4. 

Iacobescu, R.I., Machiels, L., Pontikes, Y., Jones, P.T., Blanpain, B. (2013). Hydraulic reactivity of quenched Fe, Si - rich slags in the presence of Ca(OH)2. In: Proc. 3rd International Slag Valorisation Symposium, (315-318). Presented at the 3rd International Slag Valorisation Symposium, Leuven, Belgium, 19 Mar 2013-20 Mar 2013. ISBN: 978-94 6018 637-0. 

Salman, M. (corresp. author), Cizer, O., Pontikes, Y., Vandewalle, L., Blanpain, B., van Balen, K. (2013). EFFECT OF TEMPERATURE ON THE ALKALI ACTIVATION OF CONTINUOUS CASTING STAINLESS STEEL SLAG. In: P. Hajek, J. Tywoniak, A. Lupisek, K. Sojkova (Eds.), SUSTAINABLE BUILDING AND REFURBISHMENT FOR NEXT GENERATIONS, (457-460). Presented at the Conference on Central Europe towards Sustainable Building (CESB13), CZECH REPUBLIC, Prague, 26 Jun 2013-28 Jun 2013. ISBN: 978-80-247-5015-6. 

Santos, R., Verbeeck, W., Knops, P., Rijnsburger, K., Pontikes, Y., Van Gerven, T. (2013). Integrated mineral carbonation reactor technology for sustainable carbon dioxide sequestration: ‘CO2 Energy Reactor’. In: Energy Procedia: vol. 37, (5884-5891). Presented at the 11th International Conference on Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies, 18 Nov 2012-22 Nov 2012. doi: 10.1016/j.egypro.2013.06.513  

Jones, P.T., Van Gerven, T., Van Acker, K., Pontikes, Y., Cizer, Ö., Binnemans, K., Blanpain, B. (2013). The sustainable inorganic materials management (SIM²) consortium at KU Leuven. In: A. Kvithyld, C. Meskers, R. Kirchain, G. Krumdick, B. Mishra, M. Reuter, C. Wang, M. Schlesinger, G. Gaustad, D. Lados, J. Spangenberger (Eds.), Proc. REWAS 2013: Enabling Materials Resource Sustainability, (324-331). Presented at the REWAS 2013: Enabling Materials Resource Sustainability, San Antonio, Texas, USA, 03 Mar 2013-07 Mar 2013. Hoboken, NJ, USA. ISBN: 9781627489348. doi: 10.1002/9781118679401.ch34 

Iacobescu, R.I., Pontikes, Y., Malfliet, A., Machiels, L., Epstein, H., Jones, P.T., Blanpain, B. (2013). A secondary alumina source for the stabilisation of CaO-SiO₂-MgO slags. In: Proceedings of the Third International Slag Valorisation Symposium: The Transition to Sustainable Materials Management, (311-314). Presented at the 3rd International Slag Valorisation Symposium: The Transition to Sustainable Materials Management, Leuven, Belgium, 19 Mar 2013-20 Mar 2013. ISBN: 978-94 6018 637-0. 

Binnemans, K., Pontikes, Y., Jones, P.T., Van Gerven, T., Blanpain, B. (2013). Recovery of rare earths from industrial waste residues: a concise review. In: A. Malfliet, P.T. Jones, K. Binnemans, Ö. Cizer, J. Fransaer, P. Yan, Y. Pontikes, M. Guo, B. Blanpain (Eds.), Proceedings of the 3rd International Slag Valorisation Symposium: the Transition to Sustainable Materials Management, (191-205). Presented at the International Slag Valorisation Symposium, Leuven, Belgium, 19 Mar 2013-20 Mar 2013. ISBN: 978-94-6018-637-0.  

Yan, P., Pandelaers, L., Machiels, L., Pontikes, Y., Guo, M., Blanpain, B. (2013). Effect of gas-slag interaction on valorisation of high temperature treated waste. In: Slag Valorisation Symposium, (103-106). Presented at the Slag Valorisation Symposium, Leuven, Belgium, 19 Mar 2013-20 Mar 2013. 

Onisei, S., Pontikes, Y., Apelian, D., Blanpain, B. (2013). Synthesis of inorganic polymers from metallurgical residues. In: Proceedings of the 3rd International Slag Valorisation Symposium: the Transition to Sustainable Materials Management, (355-358). Presented at the International Slag Valorisation Symposium, Leuven, Belgium, 19 Mar 2013-20 Mar 2013. Belgium. 

Machiels, L., Arnout, L., Pontikes, Y., Jones, P.T., Blanpain, B. (2013). Fe-Si-glasses as geopolymer precursors: decreasing the amount of activating solution? In: Proceedings of the Third International Slag Valorisation Symposium: The Transition to Sustainable Materials Management, (303-306). Presented at the 3rd International Slag Valorisation Symposium: The Transition to Sustainable Materials Management, Leuven, Belgium, 19 Mar 2013-20 Mar 2013. ISBN: 978-94 6018 637-0. 

Pontikes, Y., Kriskova, L., Jones, P.T., Blanpain, B. (2012). On the hydraulic properties of stainless steel converter slag after high cooling rate solidification and mechanical or chemical activation. In: A. Nzihou, F. Castro (Eds.), vol. 3, (846-851). Presented at the International Conference on Engineering for Waste and Biomass Valorisation, Porto, Portugal, 10 Sep 2012-13 Sep 2012. 

Salman, M., Cizer, Ö., Pontikes, Y., Snellings, R., Blanpain, B., Vandewalle, L., Van Balen, K. (2012). AOD slag as construction material: investigation of binding potential by thermo-alkali activation. In: M. Russell (Eds.), Proceedings of 32nd Cement and Concrete Science Conference, (106-110). Presented at the 32nd Cement and Concrete Science Conference, Belfast, UK, 17 Sep 2012-18 Sep 2012. 

Salman, M., Cizer, Ö., Pontikes, Y., Snellings, R., Blanpain, B., Vandewalle, L., Van Balen, K. (2012). Recycling of continuous casting stainless steel slag into construction material. In: Proceedings of 4th International Conference on Engineering for Waste and Biomass Valorisation: vol. 1 (1), (935-940). Presented at the 4th International Conference on Engineering for Waste and Biomass Valorisation, Porto, Portugal, 10 Sep 2012-13 Sep 2012. 

Machiels, L., Pontikes, Y., Onisei, S., Pandelaers, L., Geysen, D., Jones, P.T., Blanpain, B. (2012). Reactivity of differently cooled Fe-, Al- slags in portlandite and OPC blends. In: Proceedings of 4th International Conference on Engineering for Waste and Biomass Valorisation: vol. 1, (208-212). Presented at the 4th International Conference on Engineering for Waste and Biomass Valorisation, Porto, Portugal, 10 Sep 2012-13 Sep 2012. ISBN: 979-10-91526-00-5. 

Onisei, S., Pontikes, Y., Lemmens, P., Machiels, L., Jones, P.T., Coletti, B., Blanpain, B. (2012). Synthesis of inorganic polymers from granulated slag of secondary copper production. In: WASTEENG 2012, 4th International Conference on Engineering for Waste and Biomass Valorisation: vol. 1, (208-213). Presented at the International Conference on Engineering for Waste and Biomass Valorisation, Porto, Potugal, 10 Sep 2012-13 Sep 2012. 

Pontikes, Y., Angelopoulos, G. (2011). Bauxite residue in the raw meal or as a hydraulic or pozzolanic material in cement: a “Strengths, weakness, opportunities, threats” analysis. In: CSOBA (Eds.), vol. 36 (40), (217-226). Presented at the International Seminar on Bauxite Residue (Red Mud), Goa, India, 17 Oct 2011-19 Oct 2011. 

Kriskova, L., Pontikes, Y., Cizer, Ö., Pandelaers, L., Geysen, D., Jones, P.T., Vandewalle, L., Van Balen, K., Blanpain, B. (2011). Effect of the chemical composition and cooling rate on mineralogy and hydraulic properties of synthetic AOD slag. In: Proc. ECerS XII, 12th Conference of the European Ceramic Society, (1-4). Presented at the Conference of the European Ceramic Society, Stockholm, Sweden, 19 Jun 2011-23 Jun 2011. 

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. 

Engström, F., Pontikes, Y., Geysen, D., Jones, P.T., Björkman, B., Blanpain, B. (2011). Review: Hot stage engineering to improve slag valorisation options. Presented at the International Slag Valorisation Symposium, Leuven, Belgium, 18 Apr 2011-20 Apr 2011. Leuven, Belgium: ACCO. 

Pontikes, Y., Boufounos, D., Angelopoulos, G. (2011). Case studies for the valorisation of Bayer's process bauxite residue: aggregates, ceramics, glass-ceramics, cement and catalysis. In: P.T. Jones, Y. Pontikes, J. Elsen, Ö. Cizer, L. Boehme, T. Van Gerven, D. Geysen, M. Guo, B. Blanpain (Eds.), Presented at the International Slag Valorisation Symposium, Leuven, Belgium, 18 Apr 2011-20 Apr 2011. Leuven, Belgium: ACCO. 

Komnitsas, K., Kourti, I., Onisei, S., Pontikes, Y., Cheeseman, C., Moldovan, P., Boccaccini, A. (2011). Geopolymerisation potential of metallurgical slags and plasma treated APC residues. In: P.T. Jones, Y. Pontikes, J. Elsen, Ö. Cizer, L. Boehme, T. Van Gerven, D. Geysen, M. Guo, B. Blanpain (Eds.), Presented at the International Slag Valorisation Symposium, Leuven, Belgium, 18 Apr 2011-20 Apr 2011. Leuven, Belgium: ACCO. 

Iacobescu, R.I., Koumpouri, D., Saban, R., Pontikes, Y., Angelopoulos, G.N. (2011). Electric arc furnace steel slag as a raw material towards the production of “green” cements. In: 2nd international slag valorisation Symposium, (12-12). Presented at the 2nd International Slag Valorisation Symposium. ISBN: 978-94 6018 345-4. 

Salman, M., Cizer, Ö., Pontikes, Y., Snellings, R., Geysen, D., Blanpain, B., Vandewalle, L., Van Balen, K. (2011). Thermo-alkali activation of continuous casting stainless steel slag. In: Proceedings ECerS XII, 12th Conference of the European Ceramic Society, (Paper No. 122), (1-4). Presented at the ECerS XIIn, 12th Conference of the European Ceramic Society, Stockholm, Sweden, 19 Jun 2011-23 Jun 2011. 

Pontikes, Y., Kerckhofs, G., Kim, U., Rathossi, C., Mertens, G., Cho, W-S., Wevers, M., Blanpain, B. (2011). Microstructure, crystalline phases and pore morphology of Onggi. In: Proceedings ECerS XII, 12th Conference of the European Ceramic Society, (1-4). Presented at the ECerS XII, 12th Conference of the European Ceramic Society, Stockholm, Sweden, 19 Jun 2011-23 Jun 2011. 

Pontikes, Y., Boufounos, D., Angelopoulos, G.N. (2010). An overview on heavy clay ceramics with Bayer’s process bauxite residue: from laboratory to industrial scale. In: TRAVAUX: vol. 35 (39), (462-470). Presented at the XVIII International Symposium of ICSOBA, Zhengzhou, China, 25 Nov 2010-27 Nov 2010. 

Pontikes, Y., Boufounos, D., Angelopoulos, G.N. (2010). Case studies in Greece for the valorization of Bayer’s process bauxite residue: aggregates, ceramics, glass-ceramics, cement and catalysis. In: TRAVAUX: vol. 35 (39), (444-454). Presented at the XVIII International Symposium of ICSOBA, Zhengzhou, China, 25 Nov 2010-27 Nov 2010. 

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. 

Geysen, D., Jones, P.T., Pontikes, Y., Sander, A., Cizer, Ö., Van Gerven, T., Blanpain, B. (2010). 'Slag valorisation' as an example of high temperature industrial ecology. In: E. Vidal (Eds.), EPD Congress 2010, (877-884). Presented at the 2010 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition, Washington State Convention Center, 17 Feb 2010-17 Feb 2010. ISBN: 978-0-87339-748-3. 

Pontikes, Y., Ungsoo, K., Rathossi, C., Mertens, G., Blanpain, B. (2010). On the microstructure of Onggi ceramics. In: Onggi; The Science of Porous Structure, (54-62). Presented at the Onggi Expo Ulsan Korea 2010, Ulsan, Korea, 01 Oct 2010-02 Oct 2010. Ulsan, Korea. 

Vangelatos, I., Pontikes, Y., Angelopoulos, G.N. (2009). Ferroalumina as a raw material for the production of “green” belite type cements. Presented at the SERES’ 09, I. International Ceramic, Glass, Porcelain Enamel, Glaze and Pigment Congress, Eskisehir, Turkey, 12 Oct 2009-14 Oct 2009. 

Karachalios, T., Pontikes, Y., Kouravelou, K.B., Nitodas, S. (2009). Bayer’s process bauxite residue (“red mud”) as catalyst for the production of low cost carbon nanotubes. Presented at the International Conference and Exhibition of the European Ceramic Society, Krakow, Poland, 21 Jun 2009-25 Jun 2009. 

Pontikes, Y., Rathossi, C., Angelopoulos, G.N. (2009). Firing of clay-based ceramics in resistance and gas kiln: comparison of the mineralogy and microstructure. (895-901). Presented at the International Conference and Exhibition of the European Ceramic Society, Krakow, Poland, 21 Jun 2009-25 Jun 2009. 

Christogerou, A., Kavas, T., Pontikes, Y., Rathossi, C., Angelopoulos, G.N. (2009). Optimising the production of lightweight aggregates with boron wastes. Presented at the International Conference and Exhibition of the European Ceramic Society, Krakow, Poland, 21 Jun 2009-25 Jun 2009. 

Pontikes, Y., Rathossi, C., Christogerou, A., Angelopoulos, G.N. (2009). High-volume utilisation of Bayer’s process bauxite residue in the production of pavement tiles. Presented at the International Conference and Exhibition of the European Ceramic Society, Krakow, Poland, 21 Jun 2009-25 Jun 2009. 

Christogerou, A., Kavas, T., Pontikes, Y., Koyas, S., Tabak, Y., Angelopoulos, G.N. (2008). Boron wastes as a flux in the heavy clay industry. In: Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Ceramics “Global Roadmap for Ceramics”. Presented at the International Congress on Ceramics, Verona, 29 Jun 2008-04 Jul 2008. 

Pontikes, Y., Esposito, L., Tucci, A., Angelopoulos, G.N. (corresp. author) (2007). Thermal behaviour of clays for traditional ceramics with soda-lime-silica waste glass admixture. In: JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY: vol. 27 (2-3), (1657-1663). Presented at the 9th Conference and Exhibition of the European-Ceramic-Society, SLOVENIA, Portoroz, 19 Jun 2005-23 Jun 2005. doi: 10.1016/j.jeurceramsoc.2006.05.068 

Pontikes, Y., Nikolopoulos, P., Angelopoulos, G.N. (corresp. author) (2007). Thermal behaviour of clay mixtures with bauxite residue for the production of heavy-clay ceramics. In: JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY: vol. 27 (2-3), (1645-1649). Presented at the 9th Conference and Exhibition of the European-Ceramic-Society, SLOVENIA, Portoroz, 19 Jun 2005-23 Jun 2005. doi: 10.1016/j.jeurceramsoc.2006.05.067 

Pontikes, Y., Rathossi, C., Nikolopoulos, P., Angelopoulos, G.N., Jayaseelan, D.D., Lee, W.E. (2007). Effect of firing temperature and atmosphere on sintering of ceramics made from Bayer process Bauxite residue. In: J.G. Heinrich, C. Aneziris (Eds.), Proceedings of the 10th International Conference of the European Ceramic Society, (1726-1731). Presented at the International Conference of the European Ceramic Society, Berlin, 01 Jan 2007-01 Jan 2007. Baden-Baden. 

Christogerou, A., Pontikes, Y., Angelopoulos, G.N., Kavas, T., Koyas, S., Tabak, Y. (2007). Use of boron waste in the production of heavy clay ceramics. In: J.G. Heinrich, C. Aneziris (Eds.), Proceedings of the 10th International Conference of the European Ceramic Society, (1779-1783). Presented at the International Conference of the European Ceramic Society, 01 Jan 2007-01 Jan 2007. Baden-Baden. 

Karamoutsos, S., Tzevelekou, T., Pontikes, Y., Angelopoulos, G.N., Papamantellos, D.C. (2007). Investigation into the suitability of ferroalumina as a flux in iron and steelmaking. Presented at the (Bulgarian) National Conference with International Participation, Varna, 01 May 2007-01 May 2007. 

Pontikes, Y., Angelopoulos, G.N., Kim, U., Lee, H., Carty, W. (2006). On the plasticity of clay mixtures with Bauxite residue of the Bayer process. In: P. Vincenzini (Eds.), Advances in Science and Technology: vol. 45, (2240-2245). Presented at the International Ceramics Congress and 4th Forum on New Materials, Acireale, Sicily, Italy, 04 Jun 2006-09 Jun 2006. 

Pontikes, Y., Vangelatos, I., Boufounos, D., Fafoutis, D., Angelopoulos, G.N. (2006). Environmental aspects on the use of Bayer’s process Bauxite Residue in the production of ceramics. In: P. Vincenzini (Eds.), Advances in Science and Technology: vol. 45, (2176-2181). Presented at the International Ceramics Congress and 4th Forum on New Materials, Acireale, Sicily, Italy, 04 Jun 2006-09 Jun 2006. 

Rambaldi, E., Esposito, L., Tucci, A., Palmonari, C., Pontikes, Y., Christogerou, A., Angelopoulos, G. (2004). Il riciclaggio del vetro sodico-calcico nell´industria dei ceramici tradizionali. Presented at the Fiera Internazionale del Recupero di Materia ed Energia e dello Sviluppo Sostenibile, Rimini, Italy, 01 Nov 2004-01 Nov 2004. 

Stivanakis, V.M., Pontikes, Y., Angelopoulos, G.N., Boufounos, D., Fafoutis, D. (2003). On the utilization of red mud in the heavy clay industry in Greece. In: Advances in Science and Technology: vol. 2003 (34), (187-194). Presented at the 10th International Ceramics Congress and 3rd Forum on New Materials, Florence, 14 Jul 2002-18 Jul 2002. ISBN: 88-86538-36-7. 

Accepted Conference proceedings (peer reviewed)

Arnout, L., Peys, A., Blanpain, B., Pontikes, Y. (2016). Quartz glass cullet as a pore forming precursor in the synthesis of inorganic materials. (Paper No. accepted). Presented at the International Conference on Industrial and Hazardous Waste Management, Chania, Crete, Greece, 27 Sep 2016-30 Sep 2016. 

Conference proceedings (not peer reviewed)

Giels, M. (corresp. author), Koukouza, D. (corresp. author), Ehsan, A.F. (corresp. author), Pontikes, Y. (corresp. author) (2025). Transformation of electric arc furnace slag towards reactive supplementary cementitious materials: A pragmatic approach. In: 9th International Slag Valorisation Symposium, (159-162). Presented at the 9th International Slag Valorisation Symposium, Leuven, 08 Apr 2025-11 Apr 2025.  

Athanasakis, N., Murillo Alarcón, R., Pontikes, Y. (2025). Hydrothermally cured pressed monoliths from construction and demolition waste as new building materials. In: Online Conference Proceedings, (246-250). Presented at the 9th International Slag Valorisation Symposium. From Residues to Resources and Resilience, Leuven, 08 Apr 2025-11 Apr 2025.  

Vermeiren, J., Dilissen, N., Goovaerts, V., Groffils, C., Pontikes, Y., Vleugels, J. (2021). Dehydration of portland cement and slag blended cement pastes and mortars by microwave heating. In: Proceedings Of The 7th International Slag Valorisation Symposium, (251-256). Presented at the 7th International Slag Valorisation Symposium, Leuven, 27 Apr 2021-29 Apr 2021. (URL)  

Lopez Gonzalez, P.L., Pontikes, Y. (2019). Microstructural Tailoring of BOF Steel Slag for Construction Applications: Amorphous Content and its Impact on Reactivity and Mechanical Strength after Alkali Activation. In: WasteEng18, (241-241). Presented at the 7th International Conference on Engineering for Waste and Biomass Valorisation, Prague, Czech Republic. ISBN: 979-10-91526-07-4.  

Giels, M., Hertel, T., Pontikes, Y. (2019). ALKALI-ACTIVATION OF VITRIFIED BAUXITE RESIDUE: THE EFFECT OF MgO. In: Proceedings of the 6th international Slag Valorisation Symposium, (415-418). Presented at the The 6th International Slag Valorisation Symposium, Mechelen, 01 Apr 2019-05 Apr 2019.  

Giels, M., Murillo Alarcón, R., Eggermont, S., Hertel, T., Pontikes, Y. (2019). Heavy metal release from porous inorganic polymers made from Fe-rich slag: Effect of Al content and curing time. In: Proceedings of the 6th international Slag Valorisation Symposium, (183-186). Presented at the 6th international Slag Valorisation Symposium, Mechelen, 01 Apr 2019-05 Apr 2019.  

Hallet, V., Hertel, T., De Belie, N., Pontikes, Y. (2019). High-volume OPC replacement by iron-rich non-ferrous metallurgy slag. In: Proceedings of the 6th International Slag Valorisation Symposium: Science, Innovation & Entrepreneurship in Pursuit of a Sustainable World, (101-104). Presented at the 6th International Slag Valorisation Symposium: Science, Innovation & Entrepreneurship in Pursuit of a Sustainable World, Mechelen, Belgium, 01 Apr 2019-05 Apr 2019. ISBN: 9789082825961. 

Hallet, V., Peys, A., Pontikes, Y. (2019). Alkali-activation of Fe-RICH slag using mixed Na-K solutions. In: Proceedings of the 6th International Slag Valorisation Symposium: Science, Innovation & Entrepreneurship in Pursuit of a Sustainable World, (419-422). Presented at the 6th International Slag Valorisation Symposium : Science, Innovation & Entrepreneurship in Pursuit of a Sustainable World, Mechelen, Belgium. ISBN: 9789082825961. 

Hallet, V., Iacobescu, R.I., Denissen, J., Pontikes, Y. (2018). The influence of slag chemistry on blended cements made with iron-rich slag. In: Synercrete'18, (931-936). Presented at the Synercrete'18, Funchal, Madeira Island, Portugal, 24 Oct 2018-26 Oct 2018. doi: 10.5281/zenodo.1405563 

Lopez Gonzalez, P.L., Pontikes, Y., Verhaegen, J. (2018). Recyclability Potential of Alkali-Activated Ca-Fe-rich Slag Mortars. In: WASCON 2018 - No Cradle, No Grave – Circular Economy into Practice, (226-228). Presented at the 10th International Conference on the Environmental and Technical Implications of Construction with Alternative Materials, Tampere, Finland. ISBN: 978-951-758-631-3.  

Arino Montoya, D., Hertel, T., Pistofidis, N., Giannakopoulos, G., Iacobescu, R.I., Katsiotis, M., Pontikes, Y. (2018). Bauxite residue as main raw material in the production of calcium sulfo-ferroaluminate clinker. In: Proceedings of the 2nd International Bauxite Residue Valorisation and Best Practices Conference, (287-292). Presented at the Bauxite Residue Valorisation and Best Practices Conference BR2018, Athens, Greece, 07 May 2018-10 May 2018. ISBN: 9789082825923.  

Pontikes, Y., Iacobescu, R.I., Rathossi, C., Christogeru, A., Angelopoulos, G.N. (2009). Waste synergy for the production of pavement tiles. (5-12). Presented at the 2nd national conference for the utilization of by-products in construction, Aiani Kozanis, Greece. 

Kavas, T., Christogerou, A., Pontikes, Y., Sönmez, N., Angelopoulos, G.N. (2008). Production of lightweight aggregates from different types of boron wastes. Presented at the (Turkish) Ceramic Congress with International Participation, Afyonkarahisar, 01 Jan 2008-01 Jan 2008. 

Abstracts/Presentations/Posters

Cabral de Oliveira, F., Hertel, T., Pontikes, Y. (2023). Influence of Type of Alkaline Activator on the Reactions and Mechanical Properties of Autoclaved Bauxite Residue-Based Monoliths. Presented at the Alkali-Activated Materials and Geopolymers, Italy.  

Lopez Gonzalez, P.L., Pontikes, Y. (2018). Mixture optimization of an alkali-activated steel slag to maximize binder strength using optimal design of experiments. In: International Conference on Alkali Activated Materials and Geopolymers: Versatile Materials Offering High Performance and Low Emissions. Presented at the International Conference on Alkali Activated Materials and Geopolymers: Versatile Materials Offering High Performance and Low Emissions, Tomar, Portugal, 27 May 2018-01 Jun 2018.  

Lopez Gonzalez, P.L., Carvelli, V., Pontikes, Y. (2017). Mechanical Performance of Inorganic Polymer-Based Mortars with Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymer Bars. In: Proceedings of the 5th International Slag Valorisation Symposium. Presented at the 5th International Slag Valorisation Symposium, Leuven, Belgium.  

Peys, A., Mobili, A., Katsiki, A., Arnout, L., Rahier, H., Blanpain, B., Pontikes, Y. (2017). Biomass ashes as activators in the synthesis of inorganic polymers: from a model system to a blend of industrial residues. Presented at the ICACC 2017, 41st International Conference and Exposition on Advanced Ceramics and Composites, Daytona Beach, Florida, USA, 22 Jan 2017-27 Jan 2017. 

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. 

Pontikes, Y., Onisei, S., Machiels, L., Iacobescu, R.I., Kriskova, L., Arnout, L., Peys, A., Jones, P.T., Blanpain, B. (2015). Inorganic polymers from residues of high temperature processes: Going beyond the aluminosilicates. Presented at the Geopolymer Conference, Hernstein, Austria, 26 May 2015-30 May 2015. 

Rahier, H., Peys, A., Pontikes, Y. (2015). Ashes from biomass incineration as alternative activator for inorganic polymers. Presented at the Geopolymer Conference, Hernstein, Austria, 26 May 2015-30 May 2015. 

Rahier, H., Peys, A., Blanpain, B., Pontikes, Y. (2015). Plant ashes as activator for alkali activation. Presented at the International Conference and Expo on Advanced Ceramics and Composites, Daytona, Florida, USA, 25 Jan 2015-30 Jan 2015. 

Borra, C.R., Pontikes, Y., Binnemans, K., Van Gerven, T. (2014). Leaching of rare earths from bauxite residue (red mud). In: Sustainability through Resource Conservation and Recycling '14. Presented at the SRCR'14, Falmouth, UK, 12 Jun 2014-13 Jun 2014. 

Onisei, S., Wang, X., Machiels, L., Pontikes, Y., Guo, M., Van Gerven, T., Blanpain, B. (2013). Zero waste process for the valorisation of landfilled stainless steel slags: metal recovery and building materials production. Presented at the ELFM (Enhanced Landfill Mining) Symposium, Greenville, Houthalen-Helchteren, Belgium, 14 Oct 2013-16 Oct 2013. 

Nuccetelli, C., Trevisi, R., Pontikes, Y. (2012). New perspectives and issues arising from the introduction of NORM residues in building materials. Presented at the European ALARA Network Workshop, Ireland, 04 Sep 2012-06 Sep 2012. 

Kriskova, L., Pontikes, Y., Cizer, Ö., Jones, P.T., Van Balen, K., Blanpain, B. (2012). Hot stage slag processing for the transformation of a stainless steel converter slag to a novel cementitious binder. Presented at the International Conference on Engineering for Waste and Biomass Valorisation, Porto, Portugal, 10 Sep 2012-13 Sep 2012. 

Pontikes, Y., Angelopoulos, G., Blanpain, B. (2011). Radioactive elements in Bayer’s process bauxite residue and their impact in valorization options. Presented at the EAN NORM Workshop on "Transportation of NORM, NORM Measurements and Strategies, Building Materials", Hasselt, Belgium, 29 Nov 2011-01 Dec 2011. 

Kriskova, L., Pontikes, Y., Cizer, Ö., Jones, P.T., Vandewalle, L., Van Balen, K., Blanpain, B. (2011). Production of a novel hydraulic binder from stainless steel converter slag by modifying the chemistry and cooling path. Presented at the Cement and Concrete Science Conference 2011, Imperial College London, UK, 12 Sep 2011-13 Sep 2011. 

Onisei, S., Pontikes, Y., Angelopoulos, G.N. (2010). Alkali activation of lead slag for building materials production. Presented at the GeopolymerCamp 2010, IUT, University of Picardie, Saint-Quentin, France, 07 Jul 2010-08 Jul 2010. 

Rathossi, C., Pontikes, Y., Tsolis-Katagas, P. (2010). Mineralogical differences between ancient sherds and experimental ceramics: indices for firing conditions and post - burial alteration. Presented at the International Congress of the Geological Society of Greece, Patras, Greece, 19 May 2010-22 May 2010. 

Geysen, D., Jones, P.T., Pontikes, Y., Arnout, S., Cizer, Ö., Van Gerven, T., Durinck, D., Blanpain, B. (2009). Linking slag chemistry and valorisation. Presented at the Global Slag Conference, Brussels, Belgium, 23 Nov 2009-24 Nov 2009. 

Accepted Abstracts/Presentations/Posters

Zhang, Y., Pontikes, Y., Lessard, L., Van Vuure, A.W. (2023). Recycling of glass fibre thermoset composites by cold incorporation into a sustainable geopolymer matrix. In: Proceedings of the 2023 International Conference on Composite Materials. Presented at the ICCM 23, International Conference on Composite Materials, Belfast, Northern Ireland, 30 Jul 2023-04 Aug 2023. (URL) (professionally oriented)  

Zhang, Y., Pontikes, Y., Van Vuure, A., Lessard, L. (2022). Sensitivity factor analysis and optimization of recycled glass fibre composite waste reinforced Fe-rich inorganic polymer. Presented at the CANCOM 2022, Canadian International Conference on Composites, Fredericton and Moncton, Canada, 12 Jul 2022-15 Jul 2022. (professionally oriented)  

Gijbels, K., Pontikes, Y., Iacobescu, R.I., Schreurs, S., Schroeyers, W. (2019). Naturally occurring radioactive materials in construction: radon. Presented at the CMK Symposium, Diepenbeek, Belgium, 01 Feb 2019-01 Feb 2019. (professionally oriented) 

Datasets

PILLA, G., HERTEL, T., BLANPAIN, B., PONTIKES, Y. (2025). Replication Data for: Sustainable recovery of metallic Fe and oxides from bauxite residue via H2 reduction: Enhancing purity and recovery rates. Sustainable Materials and Technologies, 43, e01289. KU Leuven RDR. doi: 10.48804/JCJN4V  

PILLA, G., HERTEL, T., BLANPAIN, B., PONTIKES, Y. (2025). Replication Data for: A sustainable approach for concurrent recovery of metals from H2 reduced bauxite residue (“red mud”): process optimization. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 215, 108051. KU Leuven RDR. doi: 10.48804/TJHSFC  

Science Outreach

Peys, A., Pontikes, Y., Rahier, H., Blanpain, B. (2014). Inorganic polymers from abundant natural resources as an inexpensive binder in building materials. 

PhD Theses

Cabral de Oliveira, F., Pontikes, Y. (sup.), Hertel, T. (cosup.) (2026). Repurposing Bauxite Residue into Construction Materials through Hydrothermal and Carbonation Curing. 

Pilla, G., Pontikes, Y. (sup.), Blanpain, B. (sup.), Hertel, T. (cosup.) (2026). Hydrogen Reduction of Bauxite Residue Towards Sustainable Metal Recovery. 

Murillo Alarcón, R.E., Pontikes, Y. (sup.), Rahier, H. (cosup.) (2025). Synthesis and Processing Routes of Porous Materials from Fe-rich Slags. 

Roy, R., Pontikes, Y. (sup.), Hertel, T. (cosup.) (2025). Low-CO2 Ferrite-rich Belite Ye’elimite Cements. 

Yu, Z., Sakellariou, D. (sup.), Pontikes, Y. (cosup.) (2025). Application of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Techniques in Iron-Rich Alkali-Activated Materials.  

Wen, N., Pontikes, Y. (sup.), Hertel, T. (cosup.), Peys, A. (cosup.) (2024). Resistance of Alkali-Activated Fe-rich Non-ferrous Metallurgy Slag to Aggressive Media.  

Zhang, Y., Van Vuure, A.W. (sup.), Lessard, L. (sup.), Pontikes, Y. (cosup.), Van Caneghem, J. (cosup.) (2024). Repurposing and Recycling of Fibreglass Composite Waste. 

Nguyen, T.N., Pontikes, Y. (sup.), Elsen, J. (cosup.), Phung, Q.T. (cosup.) (2024). Physico-chemical Evolution of Geopolymers in Contact with Aggressive Environments. 

Siakati, C., Pontikes, Y. (sup.), Seveno, D. (cosup.), Tielens, F. (cosup.) (2023). Understanding the Atomic Structure of Fe-rich Slags and Alkali-activated Materials. 

Giels, M., Pontikes, Y. (sup.) (2023). Novel Sustainable Binders incorporating High Volumes of Bauxite Residue. 

Khalifa, A.Z., Cizer, O. (sup.), Pontikes, Y. (cosup.), Elsen, J. (cosup.) (2022). Experimental Analysis of Calcined Clay Geopolymers. 

Lopez Gonzalez, P.L., Pontikes, Y. (sup.), Blanpain, B. (cosup.) (2022). Conception, Development and Characterization of a Ca-Fe-rich Binder / Mortar for Sustainable Construction Applications.  

Arino Montoya, D., Pontikes, Y. (sup.) (2022). Fe-rich Hydraulic Binders from Bauxite Residue.  

Astoveza, J., Pontikes, Y. (sup.), Lecomte, A. (sup.), Soth, R. (cosup.), Trauchessec, R. (cosup.) (2022). Calcium Aluminate Blended Cements Incorporating Engineered Residues.  

Hallet, V., Pontikes, Y. (sup.), De Belie, N. (sup.) (2022). High-Volume Replacement of Cement by Non-Ferrous Metallurgy Slag and Impact of Limestone, Fineness and Grinding Aids.  

Beersaerts, G., Pontikes, Y. (sup.), Kriskova, L. (cosup.) (2021). The Rheological and Shrinkage Behaviour of Fe-rich Slag-based Binders. 

Flesoura, G., Pontikes, Y. (sup.), Vleugels, J. (cosup.) (2020). Valorization of Municipal Solid Waste Incinerator Bottom Ash by Microwave Irradiation and Alkali Activation. 

Hertel, T., Pontikes, Y. (sup.), Blanpain, B. (cosup.) (2020). Binders and Monoliths from Bauxite Residue (Red Mud). 

Santos Calado Marianito Ascensao, G.A., Pontikes, Y. (sup.), Pellegrino, C. (sup.) (2020). Development of Inorganic Polymers for Near-zero Energy Dwellings.  

Peys, A., Pontikes, Y. (sup.), Blanpain, B. (cosup.), Rahier, H. (cosup.) (2018). Inorganic Polymers from CaO-FeO-SiO2 Slag: Processing, Reaction Mechanism and Molecular Structure.  

Borra, C.R., Van Gerven, T. (sup.), Binnemans, K. (cosup.), Y. Pontikes, Y. (cosup.) (2016). Recovery of Rare Earths from Bauxite Residue (Red Mud).  

Other

Pilla, G., Hertel, T., Blanpain, B., Pontikes, Y. (2026). CORRECTION OF A sustainable approach for concurrent recovery of metals from H2 reduced bauxite residue ("red mud"): Process optimization (vol. 215, 108051, 2025). RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING, 225, Art.No. ARTN 108602. doi: 10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108602 

Pilla, G., Beersaerts, G., Hertel, T., Pontikes, Y. (2025). CORRECTION OF Pilot Scale Hydrogen (H2) Reduction of Bauxite Residue for the Production of Magnetite and Water-Soluble Sodium Aluminate (vol 11, pg 1554, 2025). JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE METALLURGY. doi: 10.1007/s40831-025-01236-7 

Pilla, G., Hertel, T., Pontikes, Y. (2025). CORRECTION OF Toward an Integrated and Sustainable Bauxite Residue Valorization, Employing H2 Reduction Roasting, Carbonation, and Bio-carbon Smelting (vol 11, pg 1745,2025). JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE METALLURGY. doi: 10.1007/s40831-025-01217-w 

Roy, R., Hertel, T., Pilla, G., Pontikes, Y. (2024). Revealing the hydration mechanisms in iron-rich calcium sulfoaluminate cements with elevated bauxite residue content (vol 449, 138495, 2024). CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS, 451, Art.No. ARTN 138662. doi: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.138662 

Yu, Z., de Oliveira-Silva, R., Pontikes, Y., Sakellariou, D. (2024). Low-field 1H NMR study on geopolymers: The effect of paramagnetic Fe(III) (vol 166, 107116, 2023). CEMENT AND CONCRETE RESEARCH, 178, Art.No. ARTN 107433. doi: 10.1016/j.cemconres.2024.107433 

Zhong, R., Peng, L., Iacobescu, R.I., Pontikes, Y., Shu, R., Ma, L., Sels, B.F. (2017). Scalable Synthesis of Acidic Mesostructured Silica–Carbon Nanocomposite Catalysts by Rotary Evaporation. ChemCatChem, 9 (1). doi: 10.1002/cctc.201601642 

Pandelaers, L., Pontikes, Y., Machiels, L., Geysen, D., Jones, P.T., Blanpain, B. (2012). Glass-ceramics from thermally treated landfill mining residues. 