Researchers from two of the project’s partners took part in the 20th National Clay Symposium (Clay’2026) in Turkey.
The 20th National Clay Symposium (Clay’2026) was held on September 2–5, 2026, hosted by Istanbul Technical University with international participation. Organized in memory of Dr. (h.c.) İbrahim Bodur, one of the leading figures of Turkish industry, the symposium included the presentation of an INNOVATILE research by two of the project’s partners: Jaume I University of Castellón (Lead Partner) and Kaleseramik.
Professor Enrique Sánchez presented the work, titled The ceramic heart: multidimensional functionality of clays in the era of large-format ceramic slabs. Sánchez highlighted one idea: clays are much more than plastic components in ceramic bodies: “They constitute multifunctional materials whose influence extends throughout the entire manufacturing process, from slurry preparation and shaping to drying and firing. In the emerging field of large-format ceramic slabs, the role of clays becomes even more strategic. Their contribution to plastic flow, suspension stability, particle packing, green strength development, drying behaviour and phase formation ultimately determines both process efficiency and final product performance. A deeper understanding of clay mineralogy and its interaction with processing variables will continue to be essential for the development of advanced ceramic products and for strengthening innovation within the ceramic industry”. This research has been carried out in the framework of INNOVATILE.
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27/09/2026
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