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- **Current position (2015 to present): Professor of Civil Engineering**, LMDC, INSA Toulouse, France. - **Previous position:** 2006-2015: Lecturer of Civil Engineering, IUT Toulouse III. - **Education** · - Habilitation to supervise research – HDR (2013) – Civil Engineering. Paul Sabatier University, Toulouse · - Ph.D (2004) Department of Civil Engineering, Laboratory of Materials and Durability of Constructions, INSA Toulouse · - Master of Science in Engineering (2001) Department of Civil Engineering, Laboratory of Materials and Durability of Constructions, INSA Toulouse · - Ecole Normale Supérieure de Cachan (1996-2000) – Agrégation de Génie Civil (2000) - **Main awards & Recognition** · **Institut Universitaire de France, Junior Member (2016-2021)** · **International RILEM Robert L’Hermite Medal (2014)** · **AFGC Award (2014) – French National Association for Civil Engineering** · Novela Award (2014) - **Research topics:** Microorganisms-Cementitious materials interactions in various contexts: · Biodeterioration of concrete in aggressive environments (sewer networks, biogas systems, etc.) · Bioreactivity of chemical compounds in nuclear waste repository · Proliferation of microorganisms on indoor materials and indoor air quality - **Highlights** · - Ongoing supervision of 6 PhD students, 2 postdoc. 8 ongoing contracts and research projects · - Coordinator of several multidisciplinary teams (material science and microbiology/bioprocess) and international collaborations · - RILEM Officer Member (largest international association of researchers in civil engineering materials) · Chair of RILEM 253-MCI International Technical Committee Microorganisms-Cementitious materials Interactions (43 members, 17 countries) (2014-2019) · - Chair of French AFGC Technical Committee Concrete & microorganisms: biodeterioration, biohealing · -·Member of Editorial Committee Cement and Concrete Research, Associate Editor of Materials & Structures, Springer, RILEM Technical Letters, RILEM · - Expert Member of standardization committees (European CEN TC 165/WG13, French FP D 18-011)

Publications

Efficient Au/ZnO composite materials for indoor photocatalytic degradation of NO2 pollutant under low UV-A irradiation

Kevin Castelló Lux , Julie Hot , V. Collière , Myrtil L Kahn , Alexandra Bertron
Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2025, 13 (1), pp.115110. ⟨10.1016/j.jece.2024.115110⟩
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Comparative evaluation of laboratory methods for performance assessment of cementitious materials in wastewater networks: Biological and chemical tests versus field exposure

Alexandra Bertron , Cyrill Grengg , Matthieu Peyre-Lavigne , Holger Wack , Gregor J.G. Gluth
Cement and Concrete Research, 2025, 188, pp.107741. ⟨10.1016/j.cemconres.2024.107741⟩
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Biogalvanic cathodic protection applied to a large-scale laboratory pilot concrete pier: influence of the bioanodic surface, tidal variations and temperature

Julie Dubuit , Alexandra Bertron , Stéphane Laurens , Luc Etcheverry , Fabien Nougarolles
Journal of Building Engineering, 2024, pp.111125. ⟨10.1016/j.jobe.2024.111125⟩
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Short-term interactions of concrete, biofilm, and seawater in the submerged zone of marine environments for sustainable floating offshore wind turbines

Deeksha Margapuram , Marie Salgues , Raphaël Lami , Benjamin Erable , Michel Groc
Construction and Building Materials, 2024, 451, pp.138840. ⟨10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.138840⟩
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Chemo-mechanical characterization of a low-pH model cement paste in magnesium bearing environment

Charlotte Dewitte , Laurie Lacarriere , Mejdi Neji , Alexandra Bertron , Alexandre Dauzères
Cement and Concrete Research, 2024, 184, pp.107598. ⟨10.1016/j.cemconres.2024.107598⟩
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Effect of test related factors on the degradation of cement-based materials on acetic acid exposure

Chinnu Mariam Ninan , Ramaswamy K P , Alexandra Bertron , Sajeeb R
Materials Research Express, 2024, 11 (10), pp.105503. ⟨10.1088/2053-1591/ad7dd5⟩
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Coexistence of anodic and cathodic reactions at the scale of a single microbial electrode elucidated by coupling experimental, analytical and numerical approaches

Julie Dubuit , Alexandra Bertron , Fabrice Deby , Luc Etcheverry , Stéphane Laurens
Journal of Power Sources, 2024, 624, pp.235600. ⟨10.1016/j.jpowsour.2024.235600⟩
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New insights into aluminosilicate gel from acetic acid attack of hydrated Portland cement: Experimental and thermodynamic characterization

Cédric Roosz , Marie Giroudon , Laurie Lacarrière , Matthieu Peyre Lavigne , Cédric Patapy
Applied Geochemistry, 2024, pp.105923. ⟨10.1016/j.apgeochem.2024.105923⟩
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Biogalvanic cathodic protection of reinforced concrete structures in marine environments

Julie Dubuit , S. Laurens , Alexandra Bertron , David Garcia , Luc Etcheverry
Construction and Building Materials, 2023, 403, pp.133180. ⟨10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2023.133180⟩
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Fungal contamination of building materials and the aerosolization of particles and toxins in indoor air and their associated risks to health: a review

Mohamad Al Hallak , Thomas Verdier , Alexandra Bertron , Christine Roques , Jean-Denis Bailly
Toxins, 2023, 15 (3), pp.175. ⟨10.3390/toxins15030175⟩
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Biogeochemical interactions between aged cementitious materials and sulfate reducing microbial community with propionate as electron donor in the context of nuclear waste repository

Nadège Durban , Alexandra Bertron , Vanessa Sonois-Mazars , Maud Schiettekatte , Gerald Matar
Applied Geochemistry, 2023, 152, pp.105651. ⟨10.1016/j.apgeochem.2023.105651⟩
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Comparison of Photocatalytic Biocidal Activity of TiO2, ZnO and Au/ZnO on Escherichia coli and on Aspergillus niger under Light Intensity Close to Real-Life Conditions

Mohamad Al Hallak , Thomas Verdier , Alexandra Bertron , Kevin Castelló Lux , Ons El Atti
Catalysts, 2023, 13 (7), pp.1139. ⟨10.3390/catal13071139⟩
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Nano-gold decorated ZnO: An alternative photocatalyst promising for NOx degradation

Kevin Castelló Lux , Julie Hot , Pierre Fau , Alexandra Bertron , Myrtil L Kahn
Chemical Engineering Science, 2023, 267, pp.118377. ⟨10.1016/j.ces.2022.118377⟩
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Chemical and Microstructural Properties of Designed Cohesive M-S-H Pastes

Charlotte Dewitte , Alexandra Bertron , Mejdi Neji , Laurie Lacarriere , Alexandre Dauzeres
Materials, 2022, 15 (2), pp.547. ⟨10.3390/ma15020547⟩
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The fate of tetrathionate during the development of a biofilm in biogenic sulfuric acid attack on different cementitious materials

Amr Aboulela , Matthieu Peyre Lavigne , Tony Pons , Mansour Bounouba , Maud Schiettekatte
Science of the Total Environment, 2022, 850, pp.158031. ⟨10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.158031⟩
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Nano-Structuration of WO3 Nanoleaves by Localized Hydrolysis of an Organometallic Zn Precursor: Application to Photocatalytic NO2 Abatement

Kevin Castello Lux , Katia Fajerwerg , Julie Hot , Erick Ringot , Alexandra Bertron
Nanomaterials, 2022, 12 (24), pp.4360. ⟨10.3390/nano12244360⟩
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Laboratory assessment of the contribution of aggressive to concrete chemical compounds to the degradation of Portland cement-based materials during anaerobic digestion

Marie Giroudon , Matthieu Peyre Lavigne , Cédric Patapy , Alexandra Bertron
Materials and structures, 2021, 54 (6), ⟨10.1617/s11527-021-01810-x⟩
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Using glycerol esters to prevent microbial growth on sunflower-based insulation panels

Thomas Verdier , Lesmie Balthazard , Mathilde Montibus , Camille Magniont , Philippe Evon
Proceedings of the ICE - Construction Materials, 2021, 174 (3), pp.140-149. ⟨10.1680/jcoma.20.00002⟩
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Laboratory Test to Evaluate the Resistance of Cementitious Materials to Biodeterioration in Sewer Network Conditions

Amr Aboulela , Matthieu Peyre Lavigne , Amaury Buvignier , Marlène Fourré , Maud Schiettekatte
Materials, 2021, 14 (3), pp.686. ⟨10.3390/ma14030686⟩
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Nitrate and nitrite bacterial reduction at alkaline pH and high nitrate concentrations, comparison of acetate versus dihydrogen as electron donors

Pierre Albina , Nadège Durban , Alexandra Bertron , Achim Albrecht , Jean-Charles Robinet
Journal of Environmental Management, 2021, 280, pp.111859. ⟨10.1016/j.jenvman.2020.111859⟩
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Blast-furnace slag cement and metakaolin based geopolymer as construction materials for liquid anaerobic digestion structures: Interactions and biodeterioration mechanisms

Marie Giroudon , Matthieu Peyre Lavigne , Cédric Patapy , Alexandra Bertron
Science of the Total Environment, 2021, 750, ⟨10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.141518⟩
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Leaching of CEM III paste by demineralised or mineralised water at pH 7 in relation with aluminium release in drinking water network

Mathilde Berthomier , Christine Lors , Denis Damidot , Thomas de Larrard , Cyril Guérandel
Cement and Concrete Research, 2021, 143, pp.106399. ⟨10.1016/j.cemconres.2021.106399⟩
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Modelling of NO photocatalytic degradation in an experimental chamber

Julie Hot , Erick Ringot , Lounes Koufi , Alexandra Bertron
Chemical Engineering Journal, 2020, pp.127298. ⟨10.1016/j.cej.2020.127298⟩
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Characterization of the microbiome associated with in situ earthen materials

Alexis Simons , Alexandra Bertron , Jean-Emmanuel Aubert , Christophe Roux , Christine Roques
Environmental Microbiome, 2020, 15 (4), pp.1-11. ⟨10.1186/s40793-019-0350-6⟩
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Adaptation of neutrophilic Paracoccus denitrificans to denitrification at highly alkaline pH

Pierre Albina , Nadège Durban , Alexandra Bertron , Maud Schiettekatte , Achim Albrecht
Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2020, 27 (17), pp.22112-22119. ⟨10.1007/s11356-020-08360-9⟩
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Nitrate and nitrite reduction activity of activated sludge microcosm in a highly alkaline environment with solid cementitious material

Nadège Durban , Vanessa Sonois-Mazars , Pierre Albina , Alexandra Bertron , Achim Albrecht
International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation, 2020, 151, pp.104971. ⟨10.1016/j.ibiod.2020.104971⟩
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Cementitious materials in biogas systems: Biodeterioration mechanisms and kinetics in CEM I and CAC based materials

Célestine Voegel , Marie Giroudon , Alexandra Bertron , Cédric Patapy , Matthieu Peyre Lavigne
Cement and Concrete Research, 2019, 124, pp.105815. ⟨10.1016/j.cemconres.2019.105815⟩
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Recycled bio-sourced glycerol and diglycerol for asphalt release agents (ARA)

Peter Mikhailenko , Alexandra Bertron , Gildas Nyame Mendendy Boussambe , Romain Valentin , Zephirin Z. Mouloungui
Road Materials and Pavement Design, 2019, 21 (1), pp.1-16. ⟨10.1080/14680629.2018.1484382⟩
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Resistance to biodeterioration of aluminium-rich binders in sewer network environment: Study of the possible bacteriostatic effect and role of phase reactivity

Amaury Buvignier , Cédric Patapy , Matthieu Peyre Lavigne , Etienne Paul , Alexandra Bertron
Cement and Concrete Research, 2019, 123, pp.105785. ⟨10.1016/j.cemconres.2019.105785⟩
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Evaluation of microbial proliferation on cementitious materials exposed to biogas systems

Célestine Voegel , Nadège Durban , Alexandra Bertron , Yann Landon , Benjamin Erable
Environmental Technology, 2019, pp.1-11. ⟨10.1080/09593330.2019.1567610⟩
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Influence of Hydrogen Electron Donor, Alkaline pH, and High Nitrate Concentrations on Microbial Denitrification: A Review

Pierre Albina , Nadège Durban , Alexandra Bertron , Achim Albrecht , Jean-Charles Robinet
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2019, 20 (20), pp.5163. ⟨10.3390/ijms20205163⟩
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Influence of dissolved aluminum concentration on sulfur-oxidizing bacterial activity in the biodeterioration of concrete

Amaury Buvignier , Matthieu Peyre-Lavigne , Orlane Robin , Mansour Bounouba , Cédric Patapy
Applied and Environmental Microbiology, inPress, 85 (15), 12 p. ⟨10.1128/AEM.00302-19⟩
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Nitrate and nitrite reduction at high pH in a cementitious environment by a microbial microcosm

Nadège Durban , Yan Rafrafi , Athanasios Rizoulis , Achim Albrecht , Jean-Charles Robinet
International Biodeterioration and Biodegradation, 2018, 134, pp.93 - 102. ⟨10.1016/j.ibiod.2018.08.009⟩
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Bacterial Biofilm Characterization and Microscopic Evaluation of the Antibacterial Properties of a Photocatalytic Coating Protecting Building Material

Thomas Verdier , Alexandra Bertron , Benjamin Erable , Christine Roques
Coatings, 2018, 8 (3), pp.93. ⟨10.3390/coatings8030093⟩
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In situ NO abatement by photocatalysis – study under continuous NO injection in a 10-m3 experimental chamber

Jivko Topalov , Julie Hot , Erick Ringot , Alexandra Bertron
Air Quality, Atmosphere & Health, 2018, ⟨10.1007/s11869-018-0644-7⟩
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Evaluation of the resistance of CAC and BFSC mortars to biodegradation: laboratory test approach

Amr Aboulela , Matthieu Peyre Lavigne , Cédric Patapy , Alexandra Bertron
MATEC Web of Conferences, 2018, 199, pp.02004. ⟨10.1051/matecconf/201819902004⟩
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Biodeterioration mechanisms and kinetics of SCM and aluminate based cements and AAM in the liquid phase of an anaerobic digestion

Marie Giroudon , Matthieu Peyre Lavigne , Cédric Patapy , Alexandra Bertron
MATEC Web of Conferences, 2018, 199, pp.02003. ⟨10.1051/matecconf/201819902003⟩
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Laboratory test to assess sensitivity of bio-based earth materials to fungal growth

Aurélie Laborel-Préneron , Kouka Amed Jérémy Ouedraogo , Alexis Simons , Matthieu Labat , Alexandra Bertron
Building and Environment, 2018, 142, pp.11-21. ⟨10.1016/j.buildenv.2018.06.003⟩
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Photocatalytic degradation of NO/NO2 gas injected into a 10-m(3) experimental chamber

Julie Hot , T. Martinez , B. Wayser , Erick Ringot , Alexandra Bertron
Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2017, 24 (14), pp.12562--12570. ⟨10.1007/s11356-016-7701-2⟩
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Use of a continuous-flow bioreactor to evaluate nitrate reduction rate of Halomonas desiderata in cementitious environment relevant to nuclear waste deep repository

Yan Rafrafi , Nadège Durban , Alexandra Bertron , Achim Albrecht , Jean-Charles Robinet
Biochemical Engineering Journal, 2017, 125, pp.161-170. ⟨10.1016/j.bej.2017.05.016⟩
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Investigation on Parameters Affecting the Effectiveness of Photocatalytic Functional Coatings to Degrade NO: TiO2 Amount on Surface, Illumination, and Substrate Roughness

Julie Hot , Jivko Topalov , Erick Ringot , Alexandra Bertron
International Journal of Photoenergy, 2017, 2017, pp.6241615. ⟨10.1155/2017/6241615⟩
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Concrete alteration due to 55 years of exposure to river water: Chemical and mineralogical characterisation

Martin Rosenqvist , Alexandra Bertron , Katja Fridh , Manouchehr Hassanzadeh
Cement and Concrete Research, 2017, 92, pp.110--120. ⟨10.1016/j.cemconres.2016.11.012⟩
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Plant aggregates and fibers in earth construction materials: A review

Aurélie Laborel-Préneron , Jean-Emmanuel Aubert , Camille Magniont , C. Tribout , Alexandra Bertron
Construction and Building Materials, 2016, 111 (10), pp.719 - 734. ⟨10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2016.02.119⟩
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Monoglyceride to protect building materials against microbial proliferation

Thomas Verdier , Alexandra Bertron , Romain Valentin , Gildas Nyame Mendendy Boussambe , Zephirin Mouloungui
Matériaux et Techniques, 2016, 104 (5), 6 p. ⟨10.1051/mattech/2017018⟩
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Innovative approach to simulating the biodeterioration of industrial cementitious products in sewer environment. Part II: Validation on CAC and BFSC linings

Matthieu Peyre Lavigne , Alexandra Bertron , Catherine Botanch , Lucas Auer , Guillermina Hernandez-Raquet
Cement and Concrete Research, 2016, 79, pp.409--418. ⟨10.1016/j.cemconres.2015.10.002⟩
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Determination of the performance and damage to asphalt of bio-sourced asphalt release agents (ARAs) part I: developing test methods

Peter Mikhailenko , Erick Ringot , Alexandra Bertron , Gilles Escadeillas
Materials and structures, 2016, 49 (4), pp.1403--1418. ⟨10.1617/s11527-015-0585-7⟩
Journal articles hal-01849691v1
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Mechanisms of cementitious material deterioration in biogas digester

Célestine Voegel , Alexandra Bertron , Benjamin Erable
Science of the Total Environment, 2016, 571, pp.892-901. ⟨10.1016/j.scitotenv.2016.07.072⟩
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Determination of the performance and damage to asphalt of bio-sourced asphalt release agents (ARAs) Part II: evaluation of biodegradable products for use as ARAs and bitumen removers (BRs)

Peter Mikhailenko , Alexandra Bertron , Erick Ringot , Gilles Escadeillas
Materials and structures, 2016, 49 (4), pp.1419--1432. ⟨10.1617/s11527-015-0663-x⟩
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Interactions between hydrated cement paste and organic acids: Thermodynamic data and speciation modeling

Laurent de Windt , Alexandra Bertron , Steeves Larreur-Cayol , Gilles Escadeillas
Cement and Concrete Research, 2015, 69, pp.25-36. ⟨10.1016/j.cemconres.2014.12.001⟩
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Biodeterioration of cementitious materials in biogas digester

Célestine Voegel , Alexandra Bertron , Benjamin Erable
Matériaux et Techniques, 2015, 103 (2), pp.UNSP 202. ⟨10.1051/mattech/2015023⟩
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Microorganisms-building materials interactions

Alexandra Bertron , F. Feugeas , Isabelle Frateur
Matériaux et Techniques, 2015, 103 (2), pp.UNSP 201. ⟨10.1051/mattech/2015025⟩
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Development of bio-based earth products for healthy and sustainable buildings: characterization of microbiological, mechanical and hygrothermal properties

Alexis Simons , Aurélie Laborel-Préneron , Alexandra Bertron , Jean-Emmanuel Aubert , Camille Magniont
Matériaux et Techniques, 2015, 103 (2), ⟨10.1051/mattech/2015011⟩
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Accelerated test design for biodeterioration of cementitious materials and products in sewer environments

M. Peyre Lavigne , Alexandra Bertron , Cédric Patapy , X. Lefebvre , E. Paul
Matériaux et Techniques, 2015, 103 (2), pp.UNSP 204. ⟨10.1051/mattech/2015018⟩
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Understanding interactions between cementitious materials and microorganisms: a key to sustainable and safe concrete structures in various contexts (vol 47, pg 1787, 2014)

Alexandra Bertron
Materials and structures, 2015, 48 (1-2), pp.513--513. ⟨10.1617/s11527-014-0462-9⟩
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Surface and bacterial reduction of nitrate at alkaline pH: Conditions comparable to a nuclear waste repository

Yan Rafrafi , Harifidy Ranaivomanana , Alexandra Bertron , Achim Albrecht , Benjamin Erable
International Biodeterioration and Biodegradation, 2015, vol. 101, pp. 12-22. ⟨10.1016/j.ibiod.2015.03.013⟩
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An innovative approach to reproduce the biodeterioration of industrial cementitious products in a sewer environment. Part I: Test design

Matthieu Peyre Lavigne , Alexandra Bertron , Lucas Auer , Guillermina Hernandez-Raquet , Jean-Noel Foussard
Cement and Concrete Research, 2015, 73, pp.246--256. ⟨10.1016/j.cemconres.2014.10.025⟩
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A review of indoor microbial growth across building materials and sampling and analysis methods

Thomas Verdier , Marie Coutand , Alexandra Bertron , Christine Rogues
Building and Environment, 2014, 80, pp.136-149. ⟨10.1016/j.buildenv.2014.05.030⟩
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Halomonas desiderata as a bacterial model to predict the possible biological nitrate reduction in concrete cells of nuclear waste disposals

Marjorie Alquier , Caroline Kassim , Alexandra Bertron , Caroline Sablayrolles , Yan Rafrafi
Journal of Environmental Management, 2014, 132, pp.32--41. ⟨10.1016/j.jenvman.2013.10.013⟩
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Antibacterial Activity of TiO2 Photocatalyst Alone or in Coatings on E. coli: The Influence of Methodological Aspects

Thomas Verdier , Marie Coutand , Alexandra Bertron , Christine Roques
Coatings, 2014, 4 (3), pp.670--686. ⟨10.3390/coatings4030670⟩
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BTEX abatement by photocatalytic TiO2-bearing coatings applied to cement mortars

Thomas Martinez , Alexandra Bertron , Gilles Escadeillas , Erick Ringot , Valerie Simon
Building and Environment, 2014, 71, pp.186--192. ⟨10.1016/j.buildenv.2013.10.004⟩
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Reactivity of nitrate and organic acids at the concrete-bitumen interface of a nuclear waste repository cell

Alexandra Bertron , Nicolas Jacquemet , Benjamin Erable , Caroline Sablayrolles , Gilles Escadeillas
Nuclear Engineering and Design, 2014, 268, pp.51--57. ⟨10.1016/j.nucengdes.2013.11.085⟩
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Understanding interactions between cementitious materials and microorganisms: a key to sustainable and safe concrete structures in various contexts

Alexandra Bertron
Materials and structures, 2014, 47 (11), pp.1787-1806. ⟨10.1617/s11527-014-0433-1⟩
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Algal growth inhibition on cement mortar: Efficiency of water repellent and photocatalytic treatments under UV/VIS illumination

Thomas Martinez , Alexandra Bertron , Gilles Escadeillas , Erick Ringot
International Biodeterioration and Biodegradation, 2014, 89, pp.115--125. ⟨10.1016/j.ibiod.2014.01.018⟩
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Physico-chemical interactions at the concrete-bitumen interface of nuclear waste repositories

Alexandra Bertron , Harifidy Ranaivomanana , Nicolas Jacquemet , Benjamin Erable , Caroline Sablayrolles
EPJ Web of Conferences, 2013, vol. 56, pp. 1-10. ⟨10.1051/epjconf/20135601002⟩
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Catalyse biotique et abiotique de la réduction des nitrates en milieu alcalin dans le contexte du stockage profond des déchets radioactifs

Alexandra Bertron , Benjamin Erable , Marjorie Alquier , Nicolas Jacquemet , Caroline Kassim
Matériaux et Techniques, 2013, vol. 101 (1), pp. 104-1. ⟨10.1051/mattech/2012054⟩
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Nitrate reducing bacterial activity in concrete cells of nuclear waste disposal

Marjorie Alquier , Caroline Kassim , Alexandra Bertron , Yan Rafrafi , Caroline Sablayrolles
EPJ Web of Conferences, 2013, vol. 56, pp. 1-9. ⟨10.1051/epjconf/20135601003⟩
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Degradation of cement-based materials by various organic acids in agro-industrial waste-waters

S. Larreur-Cayol , Alexandra Bertron , Gilles Escadeillas
Cement and Concrete Research, 2011, 41 (8), pp.882-892. ⟨10.1016/j.cemconres.2011.04.007⟩
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Distribution spatiale de la porosité des matériaux cimentaires

Paul Sardini , Alexandra Bertron , Christelle de La Asunciòn-Parreira , Marja Siitari-Kauppi , Dimitri Pret
Revue Européenne de Génie Civil, 2011, 11 (6), pp.739-749. ⟨10.1080/17747120.2007.9692955⟩
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A new test method to assess the bacterial deterioration of cementitious materials

Camille Magniont , Marie Coutand , Alexandra Bertron , Xavier Cameleyre , Christine Lafforgue
Cement and Concrete Research, 2011, 41 (4), pp.429-438. ⟨10.1016/j.cemconres.2011.01.014⟩
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Degradation of NO using photocatalytic coatings applied to different substrates

Thomas Martinez , Alexandra Bertron , Erick Ringot , Gilles Escadeillas
Building and Environment, 2011, 46 (9), pp.1808-1816. ⟨10.1016/j.buildenv.2011.03.001⟩
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Processing of electron microprobe data from the analysis of altered cementitious materials

Alexandra Bertron , Gilles Escadeillas , P. de Parseval , J. Duchesne
Cement and Concrete Research, 2009, 39 (10), pp.929-935. ⟨10.1016/j.cemconres.2009.06.011⟩
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Accelerated testing of biological stain growth on external concrete walls. Part 2: Quantification of growths

Gilles Escadeillas , Alexandra Bertron , Erick Ringot , Philippe Blanc , Arnaud Dubosc
Materials and structures, 2009, 42 (7), pp.937-945. ⟨10.1617/s11527-008-9433-3⟩
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Degradation of cement pastes by organic acids

Alexandra Bertron , J. Duchesne , Gilles Escadeillas
Materials and structures, 2007, 40 (3), pp.341-354. ⟨10.1617/s11527-006-9110-3⟩
Journal articles hal-02168789v1

Accelerated testing of biological stain growth on external concrete walls. Part 1: Development of the growth tests

Gilles Escadeillas , Alexandra Bertron , Philippe Blanc , Arnaud Dubosc
Materials and structures, 2007, 40 (10), pp.1061-1071. ⟨10.1617/s11527-006-9205-x⟩
Journal articles hal-02165402v1

Attack of cement pastes exposed to organic acids in manure

Alexandra Bertron , J. Duchesne , Gilles Escadeillas
Cement and Concrete Composites, 2005, 27 (9-10), pp.898-909. ⟨10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2005.06.003⟩
Journal articles hal-02161249v1

Accelerated tests of hardened cement pastes alteration by organic acids: analysis of the pH effect

Alexandra Bertron , J. Duchesne , Gilles Escadeillas
Cement and Concrete Research, 2005, 35 (1), pp.155-166. ⟨10.1016/j.cemconres.2004.09.009⟩
Journal articles hal-02161240v1

Cement pastes alteration by liquid manure organic acids: chemical and mineralogical characterization

Alexandra Bertron , Gilles Escadeillas , J. Duchesne
Cement and Concrete Research, 2004, 34 (10), pp.1823-1835. ⟨10.1016/j.cemconres.2004.01.002⟩
Journal articles hal-02160792v1

Investigation of Cathodic Protection of Reinforced Concrete in Marine Environment for the Application of Floating Offshore Wind Turbine

Deeksha Margapuram , Marie Salgues , Raphaël Lami , Benjamin Erable , Océane Thibault
CONSEC 24 - 10th International Conference on Concrete under Severe Conditions, Sep 2024, Chennai, India
Conference papers hal-04748056v1

Study of Early-Age Phenomena at the Concrete-Marine Biofilm Interface in Seawater for the Construction of Eco-Friendly Fowt’s

Deeksha Margapuram , Marie Salgues , Raphaël Lami , Benjamin Erable , Michel Groc
RSCC 2024 - RILEM Spring Convention and Conference 2024, Apr 2024, Milan, Italy. pp.321-329, ⟨10.1007/978-3-031-70277-8_37⟩
Conference papers hal-04769008v1
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Tio2 Photocatalytic Biocidal Activity on Escherichia Coli and On Aspergillus Niger under Different Methodological Conditions

Mohamad Al Hallak , Thomas Verdier , Alexandra Bertron , Christine Roques , Jean-Denis Bailly
World Congress on Civil, Structural, and Environmental Engineering, CSEE 2023, Mar 2023, Lisbonne, Portugal. ⟨10.11159/iceptp23.154⟩
Conference papers hal-04209650v2

Durability of slag and sulfoaluminate cements exposed to organic acid, ammonium and magnesium

Marie Giroudon , Arthur Duchemin , Camille Ferry , Xavier Hardy , Claire Llobet
16th International Congress on the Chemistry of Cement (ICCC), 2023, Bangkok, Thailand
Conference papers hal-04818392v1

Design and chemo-mechanical characterization of M-S-H hardened pastes

Charlotte Dewitte , Mejdi Neji , Laurie Lacarriere , Alexandre Dauzères , Alexandra Bertron
ClayConference, 2022, Nancy, France
Conference papers hal-04784664v1
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Interactions géochimiques entre matériaux cimentaires et eaux dans un contexte d'adduction d'eau potable

Maël Desoteux , Alexandra Bertron , Laurie Lacarriere , Cédric Roosz , Adrien Robin
NOMAD 2022 - 4e conférence internationale francophone Nouveaux Matériaux et Durabilité, IMT Mines Alès; LMGC; LIFAM, Nov 2022, Montpellier, France
Conference papers hal-03880582v1

Stability of synthetic Calcium Silicate Hydrates (C-S-H) in chemically aggressive conditions

Cédric Roosz , Marie Giroudon , Mehdi Bista , Laurie Lacarriere , Alexandra Bertron
6th International Conference on Concrete Repair, Rehabilitation and Retrofitting (ICCRRR), 2022, Cape Town, South Africa
Conference papers hal-04784765v1

Chemo-mechanical characterization of cement pastes placed in magnesian solution

Charlotte Dewitte , Mejdi Neji , Laurie Lacarriere , Alexandre Dauzères , Alexandra Bertron
NuwCem, 2022, Avignon, France
Conference papers hal-04784670v1

Photocatalytic Nanomaterials for Indoor Air Quality: Comparison Study of TiO2, ZnO, Au/TiO2 and Au/ZnO for NOx Degradation

Kevin Castelló Lux , Julie Hot , Katia Fajerwerg , Myrtil L Kahn , Pierre Fau
11th European Conference on Solar Chemistry and Photocatalysis: Environmental Applications (SPEA), 2022, Turin, Italy
Conference papers hal-04784631v1
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Effet d'une eau contenant du magnésium sur les propriétés chimiques et mécaniques d'une pâte de ciment à faible rapport C/S

Charlotte Dewitte , Laurie Lacarriere , Alexandra Bertron , Mejdi Neji , Alexandre Dauzères
NOMAD 2022 - 4e conférence internationale francophone Nouveaux Matériaux et Durabilité, IMT Mines Alès; LMGC; LIFAM, Nov 2022, Montpellier, France
Conference papers hal-03880566v1

Matériaux photocatalytiques pour l’abattement de polluants gazeux (NOx, formaldéhyde) et capteurs de gaz miniaturisés

Pierre Fau , Kevin Castelló Lux , Katia Fajerwerg , Erick Ringot , Myrtil L Kahn
Atelier « Mesure de la Qualité de l’air », Instrumentation pour le suivi environnemental Cycle d’ateliers nationaux, Institut des Sciences de l’Ingénierie et des Systèmes et l’Institut National des Sciences de l’Univers du CNRS, 2021, Distanciel, France
Conference papers hal-04818334v1

Nano-gold decorated TiO2, and ZnO for NOx degradation: new photocatalytic materials for the improvement of air quality

Kevin Castelló Lux , Julie Hot , Alexandra Bertron , Erick Ringot , Myrtil L Kahn
The 11th Interfaces Against Pollution, May 2021, Wuhan, China
Conference papers hal-04791567v1

Biodeterioration of sustainable binders in anaerobic digestion systems

Marie Giroudon , Matthieu Peyre-Lavigne , Cédric Patapy , Alexandra Bertron
11th ACI/RILEM International Conference on Cementitious Materials and Alternative Binders for Sustainable Concrete, 2021, Toulouse, France
Conference papers hal-04783030v1

Nano-gold decorated TiO2, ZnO and WO3 for NO degradation: new photocatalytic materials for the improvement of the Indoor Air quality

Kevin Castelló Lux , Alexandra Bertron , Katia Fajerwerg , Pierre Fau , Julie Hot
C’Nano 2020 The Nanoscience meeting, 2021, Toulouse, France
Conference papers hal-04784646v1

Contribution of Thermodynamic Modeling to the Understanding of Interactions Between Hydrated Cement Pastes and Organic Acids

Cédric Roosz , Marie Giroudon , Laurie Lacarriere , Matthieu Peyre-Lavigne , Alexandra Bertron
RSCC2020, RILEM, Mar 2020, Guimarães, Portugal. pp.279-289, ⟨10.1007/978-3-030-76465-4_25⟩
Conference papers hal-04790490v1

Understanding concrete biodeterioration mechanisms and resistance in sewer environments: recent

Alexandra Bertron
1st International Conference on Microbial Biotechnology in Construction Materials and Geotechnical, 2020, Nankin, China
Conference papers hal-04781097v1
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A critical review on the effect of organic acids on cement-based materials

Chinnu Mariam Ninan , Athira Ajay , K Ramaswamy , Alexandra Bertron
5th International Conference on MODELING AND SIMULATION IN CIVIL ENGINEERING, Dec 2019, Kerala, India, India. pp.012045, ⟨10.1088/1755-1315/491/1/012045⟩
Conference papers hal-04783584v1
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Modélisation numérique de la dégradation des matériaux cimentaires par l’acide sulfurique

Amr Aboulela , Matthieu Peyre-Lavigne , Bruno Huet , Cédric Patapy , Samuel Meulenyzer
XVème Forum Jeunes chercheures - Biodéterioration des matériaux, May 2019, Paris, France
Conference papers hal-02181841v1

Indoor air NO2 depollution by photocatalysis – Comparing reactor and experimental chamber results

Julie Hot , Jivko Topalov , Erick Ringot , Alexandra Bertron
Air Pollution 2019 - 27th International Conference on Modelling, Monitoring and Management of Air Pollution, Jun 2019, Aveiro, Portugal
Conference papers hal-04792649v1

A study on the valorization of titanium from chemical milling baths to design photocatalytic coatings for air depollution applications

Julie Hot , Jivko Topalov , Vanessa Mazars , Erick Ringot , Alexandra Bertron
INDOOR AIR 2018, Jul 2018, Philadelphia, United States
Conference papers hal-02093699v1

Efficiency assessment of a commercial photocatalytic coating to degrade NO under real-world conditions in an equipped experimental chamber

Julie Hot , Jivko Topalov , Barnabé Wayser , Erick Ringot , Alexandra Bertron
INDOOR AIR 2018, Jul 2018, Philadelphia, United States
Conference papers hal-02093728v1

Démonstration de l’efficacité d’un revêtement photocatalytique commercial à abattre le NO en conditions réelles dans une chambre expérimentale instrumentée

Julie Hot , Jivko Topalov , Barnabé Wayser , Erick Ringot , Alexandra Bertron
Atmos’Fair, Oct 2017, Lyon, France
Conference papers hal-02093737v1

Evaluation of formaldehyde degradation in a standardized photoreactor

Julie Hot , Jivko Topalov , Erick Ringot , Alexandra Bertron
Healthy Buildings 2017 Europe, Jul 2017, Lublin, Poland
Conference papers hal-02155474v1

Catalyse biotique et abiotique de la réduction des nitrates en milieu alcalin dans le contexte du stockage profond des déchets radioactifs

Alexandra Bertron , Benjamin Erable , Marjorie Alquier , Nicolas Jacquemet , Caroline Kassim
Forum Biodétérioration des Matériaux, Jun 2013, Saint-Etienne, France
Conference papers hal-02809372v1
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Nitrate reducing bacterial activity in concrete cells of nuclear waste disposal

Marjorie Alquier , C. Kassim , Alexandra Bertron , Yan Rafrafi , Caroline C. Sablayrolles
3rd International Workshop on NUCPERF, Nov 2012, Cadarache, France. pp.9, ⟨10.1051/epjconf/20135601003⟩
Conference papers hal-02748001v1
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Physico-chemical interactions at the concrete-bitumen interface of nuclear waste repositories

Alexandra Bertron , Harifidy Ranaivomanana , Nicolas Jacquemet , Benjamin Erable , Caroline C. Sablayrolles
3rd International Workshop on NUCPERF, Nov 2012, Cadarache, France. pp.10, ⟨10.1051/epjconf/20135601002⟩
Conference papers hal-02749961v1

Physico-chemical interactions at the concrete-bitumen interface of nuclear waste repositories

Caroline C. Sablayrolles , Alexandra Bertron , Nicolas Jacquemet , Benjamin Erable , Gilles Escadeillas
International Workshop NUCPERF 2012, Nov 2012, Cadarache, France
Conference papers hal-02803614v1
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Revêtements photocatalytiques pour les matériaux de construction : formulation, évaluation de l’efficacité de la dépollution de l’air et de l’écotoxicité.

Thomas Martinez , Alexandra Bertron , Marie Coutand , Gilles Escadeillas , Eric Ringot
Congrès Nouveaux Matériaux et Durabilité (NoMaD 2012), Institut National des Sciences Appliquées - Toulouse (INSA de Toulouse). Toulouse, FRA., Nov 2012, Toulouse, France. 117 p
Conference papers hal-02746944v1

Microbial catalysis of red-ox reactions in concrete cells of nuclear waste repositories : a step-wise experimental approach for nitrate reduction

Benjamin Erable , Régine Basséguy , Pierre Strehaiano , Claire Albasi , Marjorie Alquier
NUWCEM 11, Oct 2011, Avignon, France
Conference papers hal-02806557v1

Air purification and emission of VOC by photocatalytic TiO2-bearing coatings applied on mortars

Thomas Martinez , Laila Aouba , Valérie Simon , Alexandra Bertron , Marie Coutand
Future Concrete 2011, 2nd International Conference and The Environmental Construction Exhibition, Advanced Construction Technology Services (ACTS). LBN., Dec 2011, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Conference papers hal-02748925v1

Deterioration of cementitious materials by organic acids in agricultural effluents: experiments and modelling

S. Larreur-Cayol , Laurent de Windt , Alexandra Bertron , Gilles Escadeillas
7th International Symposium on Cement Based Materials for a Sustainable Agriculture ; CIGR International Symposium, Sep 2011, Québec, Canada. pp.38-46
Conference papers hal-00669743v1
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Multiscale study of the influence of Magnésium Silicate Hydrate (M-S-H) précipitation on the chemo-mechanical behaviour of cementitious materials

Charlotte Dewitte , Alexandra Bertron , Alexandre Dauzeres , Laurie Lacarriere , Mejdi Neji
Journée des thèses 2020, JTT2020, 2020, Pornichet, France. 2020
Conference poster hal-03541787v1

Photocatalytic degradation of NO/NO2 gas injected into a 10-m3 experimental chamber

Julie Hot , Thomas Martinez , Barnabé Wayser , Erick Ringot , Alexandra Bertron
9th European meeting on Solar Chemistry and Photocatalysis: Environmental Applications (SPEA9), Jun 2016, Strasbourg, France
Conference poster hal-04792578v1

Measurement of benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and O, M, P-xylene by photocatalytic tio2- bearing coatings applied on mortars

Thomas Martinez , Alexandra Bertron , Gilles Escadeillas , Eric Ringot , Valérie Simon
International Symposium on Environmental Analytical Chemistry (ISEAC 37), May 2012, Anvers, Belgium. International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, 2012, Manuscripts presented at the 37th International Symposium on Environmental Analytical Chemistry (ISEAC-37)
Conference poster hal-02748058v1

Degradation of NO and BTEX using photocatalytic coatings

Thomas Martinez , Alexandra Bertron , Valérie Simon , Eric Ringot , Gilles Escadeillas
2. Journées Européennes de Photocatalyse (JEP 2011), Sep 2011, Bordeaux, France. 2011
Conference poster hal-02803929v1

Methods for Analyzing the Chemical Mechanisms of Bitumen Aging and Rejuvenation with FTIR Spectrometry

Peter Mikhailenko , Alexandra Bertron , Erick Ringot
Canestrari, F. and Partl, M. N. 8th Rilem International Symposium on Testing and Characterization of Sustainable and Innovative Bituminous Materials, 11, Springer, pp.203--214, 2016, 978-94-017-7342-3 978-94-017-7341-6
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