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Alexandra Bertron

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Présentation

  • 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)

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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 et al.
Cement and Concrete Research, 2025, 188, pp.107741. ⟨10.1016/j.cemconres.2024.107741⟩
Article dans une revue hal-04868354 v1

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 et al.
Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2025, 13 (1), pp.115110. ⟨10.1016/j.jece.2024.115110⟩
Article dans une revue hal-04911063 v1

Performance of Sewer Concretes with Calcium Sulpho-Aluminate Cement and Portland Cement Blends: Field and Laboratory Studies

Alice Titus Bakera , Amr Aboulela , Mark Alexander , Alexandra Bertron , Matthieu Peyre-Lavigne et al.
Materials, 2025, 18 (6), pp.1256. ⟨10.3390/ma18061256⟩
Article dans une revue hal-05038648 v1
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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⟩
Article dans une revue hal-04685500 v1

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 et al.
Construction and Building Materials, 2024, 451, pp.138840. ⟨10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.138840⟩
Article dans une revue hal-04764547 v1
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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 et al.
Applied Geochemistry, 2024, pp.105923. ⟨10.1016/j.apgeochem.2024.105923⟩
Article dans une revue hal-04420632 v1

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⟩
Article dans une revue hal-04764903 v1

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 et al.
Journal of Power Sources, 2024, 624, pp.235600. ⟨10.1016/j.jpowsour.2024.235600⟩
Article dans une revue hal-04764875 v1

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 et al.
Journal of Building Engineering, 2024, pp.111125. ⟨10.1016/j.jobe.2024.111125⟩
Article dans une revue hal-04771090 v1

Nano-gold decorated ZnO: An alternative photocatalyst promising for NOx degradation

Kevin Castelló Lux , Julie Hot , Pierre Fau , Alexandra Bertron , Myrtil L Kahn et al.
Chemical Engineering Science, 2023, 267, pp.118377. ⟨10.1016/j.ces.2022.118377⟩
Article dans une revue hal-03965157 v1
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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 et al.
Catalysts, 2023, 13 (7), pp.1139. ⟨10.3390/catal13071139⟩
Article dans une revue hal-04175329 v1

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 et al.
Applied Geochemistry, 2023, 152, pp.105651. ⟨10.1016/j.apgeochem.2023.105651⟩
Article dans une revue hal-04108124 v1
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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⟩
Article dans une revue hal-04057979 v2

Biogalvanic cathodic protection of reinforced concrete structures in marine environments

Julie Dubuit , S. Laurens , Alexandra Bertron , David Garcia , Luc Etcheverry et al.
Construction and Building Materials, 2023, 403, pp.133180. ⟨10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2023.133180⟩
Article dans une revue hal-04270524 v1

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 et al.
Science of the Total Environment, 2022, 850, pp.158031. ⟨10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.158031⟩
Article dans une revue hal-03799648 v1
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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 et al.
Nanomaterials, 2022, 12 (24), pp.4360. ⟨10.3390/nano12244360⟩
Article dans une revue hal-03965121 v2
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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⟩
Article dans une revue hal-03565401 v1
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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⟩
Article dans une revue hal-02937600 v1
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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 et al.
Journal of Environmental Management, 2021, 280, pp.111859. ⟨10.1016/j.jenvman.2020.111859⟩
Article dans une revue hal-03180758 v1
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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 et al.
Proceedings of the ICE - Construction Materials, 2021, 174 (3), pp.140-149. ⟨10.1680/jcoma.20.00002⟩
Article dans une revue hal-02952603 v1
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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 et al.
Materials, 2021, 14 (3), pp.686. ⟨10.3390/ma14030686⟩
Article dans une revue hal-03132030 v1
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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 et al.
Cement and Concrete Research, 2021, 143, pp.106399. ⟨10.1016/j.cemconres.2021.106399⟩
Article dans une revue hal-03147900 v1
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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⟩
Article dans une revue hal-03429099 v1
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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 et al.
Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2020, 27 (17), pp.22112-22119. ⟨10.1007/s11356-020-08360-9⟩
Article dans une revue hal-02617065 v1
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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 et al.
International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation, 2020, 151, pp.104971. ⟨10.1016/j.ibiod.2020.104971⟩
Article dans une revue hal-02873188 v1
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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⟩
Article dans une revue hal-02520147 v1
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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⟩
Article dans une revue hal-03011175 v1
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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⟩
Article dans une revue hal-02001421 v1

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 et al.
Applied and Environmental Microbiology, In press, 85 (15), 12 p. ⟨10.1128/AEM.00302-19⟩
Article dans une revue hal-02169123 v1
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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 et al.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2019, 20 (20), pp.5163. ⟨10.3390/ijms20205163⟩
Article dans une revue hal-02417659 v1
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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⟩
Article dans une revue hal-02169122 v1
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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 et al.
Road Materials and Pavement Design, 2019, 21 (1), pp.1-16. ⟨10.1080/14680629.2018.1484382⟩
Article dans une revue hal-02374035 v2
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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 et al.
Cement and Concrete Research, 2019, 124, pp.105815. ⟨10.1016/j.cemconres.2019.105815⟩
Article dans une revue hal-02184584 v1
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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⟩
Article dans une revue hal-02002344 v1
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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⟩
Article dans une revue hal-02002334 v1
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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 et al.
Building and Environment, 2018, 142, pp.11-21. ⟨10.1016/j.buildenv.2018.06.003⟩
Article dans une revue hal-01810987 v1
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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⟩
Article dans une revue hal-02001621 v1
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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 et al.
International Biodeterioration and Biodegradation, 2018, 134, pp.93 - 102. ⟨10.1016/j.ibiod.2018.08.009⟩
Article dans une revue hal-01917058 v1
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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⟩
Article dans une revue hal-01876348 v1
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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⟩
Article dans une revue hal-01755535 v1

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⟩
Article dans une revue hal-01847544 v1
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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 et al.
Biochemical Engineering Journal, 2017, 125, pp.161-170. ⟨10.1016/j.bej.2017.05.016⟩
Article dans une revue hal-01845542 v1

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⟩
Article dans une revue hal-01755537 v1
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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⟩
Article dans une revue hal-01849702 v1

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⟩
Article dans une revue hal-01849693 v1

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⟩
Article dans une revue hal-01849691 v1

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 et al.
Cement and Concrete Research, 2016, 79, pp.409--418. ⟨10.1016/j.cemconres.2015.10.002⟩
Article dans une revue hal-01849687 v1
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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⟩
Article dans une revue hal-01876690 v1
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Monoglyceride to protect building materials against microbial proliferation

Thomas Verdier , Alexandra Bertron , Romain Valentin , Gildas Nyame Mendendy Boussambe , Zephirin Mouloungui et al.
Matériaux et Techniques, 2016, 104 (5), 6 p. ⟨10.1051/mattech/2017018⟩
Article dans une revue hal-01602510 v1

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 et al.
Cement and Concrete Research, 2015, 73, pp.246--256. ⟨10.1016/j.cemconres.2014.10.025⟩
Article dans une revue hal-01849778 v1

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⟩
Article dans une revue hal-01849730 v1
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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⟩
Article dans une revue hal-01150718 v1
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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⟩
Article dans une revue istex hal-01849782 v1
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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 et al.
Matériaux et Techniques, 2015, 103 (2), ⟨10.1051/mattech/2015011⟩
Article dans une revue hal-01849743 v2
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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⟩
Article dans une revue hal-01849751 v1
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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⟩
Article dans une revue hal-01108814 v1
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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⟩
Article dans une revue istex hal-01849735 v1
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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⟩
Article dans une revue hal-02001745 v1

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⟩
Article dans une revue hal-01850753 v1

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⟩
Article dans une revue hal-01850768 v1

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 et al.
Nuclear Engineering and Design, 2014, 268, pp.51--57. ⟨10.1016/j.nucengdes.2013.11.085⟩
Article dans une revue hal-01850751 v1
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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⟩
Article dans une revue hal-01850791 v1
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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⟩
Article dans une revue hal-01850781 v1

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 et al.
Journal of Environmental Management, 2014, 132, pp.32--41. ⟨10.1016/j.jenvman.2013.10.013⟩
Article dans une revue hal-01850764 v1
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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 et al.
EPJ Web of Conferences, 2013, vol. 56, pp. 1-9. ⟨10.1051/epjconf/20135601003⟩
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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 et al.
Matériaux et Techniques, 2013, vol. 101 (1), pp. 104-1. ⟨10.1051/mattech/2012054⟩
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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 et al.
EPJ Web of Conferences, 2013, vol. 56, pp. 1-10. ⟨10.1051/epjconf/20135601002⟩
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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 et al.
Cement and Concrete Research, 2011, 41 (4), pp.429-438. ⟨10.1016/j.cemconres.2011.01.014⟩
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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 et al.
Revue Européenne de Génie Civil, 2011, 11 (6), pp.739-749. ⟨10.1080/17747120.2007.9692955⟩
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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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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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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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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 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⟩
Article dans une revue istex hal-02165402 v1

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⟩
Article dans une revue istex hal-02168789 v1

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⟩
Article dans une revue istex hal-02161240 v1

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⟩
Article dans une revue istex hal-02161249 v1

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⟩
Article dans une revue istex hal-02160792 v1

Durability of Innovative Cementitious Coatings for Concrete Wastewater Treatment Plants: Coupling of Biodeterioration and Cracking

Matthieu Peyre-Lavigne , Ahmed Toumi , Laurie Lacarriere , Cédric Patapy , Carole Soula et al.
7th International Conference on Concrete Repair, Rehabilitation and Retrofitting, ICCRRR, Nov 2024, Cape town, South Africa
Communication dans un congrès hal-04981533 v1

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 et al.
CONSEC 24 - 10th International Conference on Concrete under Severe Conditions, Sep 2024, Chennai, India
Communication dans un congrès hal-04748056 v1

Short-term investigation of interactions of plain concrete, marine microorganisms, and sea water for the application of Floating Offshore Wind Turbines (FOWTs)

Deeksha Margapuram , Marie Salgues , Fabrice Deby , Raphaël Lami , Benjamin Erable et al.
10th International Conference on Concrete Under Severe Loading Conditions – Environment & Loading, CONSEC, Sep 2024, Chennai, India
Communication dans un congrès hal-04973603 v1

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 et al.
RSCC 2024 - RILEM Spring Convention and Conference 2024, Apr 2024, Milan, Italy. pp.321-329, ⟨10.1007/978-3-031-70277-8_37⟩
Communication dans un congrès hal-04769008 v1

Durability of Innovative Cementitious Coatings for Concrete Wastewater Treatment Plants: Impact of Cracks on Biodeterioration

Reem Hoballah , Matthieu Peyre-Lavigne , Ahmed Toumi , Laurie Lacarriere , Cédric Patapy et al.
78th RILEM Annual Week & RILEM Conference on Sustainable Materials & Structures, Aug 2024, Toulouse, France
Communication dans un congrès hal-04981549 v1

Design and implementation of an aerosolization experimental bench to investigate the release of particles from surfaces of materials into air under controlled conditions

Thomas Verdier , Alexandra Bertron , Christine Roques , Jean-Denis Bailly
78th RILEM Annual Week & RILEM Conference on Sustainable Materials & Structures, Aug 2024, Toulouse, France
Communication dans un congrès hal-04971842 v1
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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⟩
Communication dans un congrès hal-04209650 v2

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

Marie Giroudon , Arthur Duchemin , Camille Ferry , Xavier Hardy , Claire Llobet et al.
16th International Congress on the Chemistry of Cement (ICCC), 2023, Bangkok, Thailand
Communication dans un congrès hal-04818392 v1
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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
Communication dans un congrès hal-03880566 v1

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 et al.
11th European Conference on Solar Chemistry and Photocatalysis: Environmental Applications (SPEA), 2022, Turin, Italy
Communication dans un congrès hal-04784631 v1

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
Communication dans un congrès hal-04784765 v1

Chemo-mechanical characterization of cement pastes placed in magnesian solution

Charlotte Dewitte , Mejdi Neji , Laurie Lacarriere , Alexandre Dauzères , Alexandra Bertron
NuwCem, 2022, Avignon, France
Communication dans un congrès hal-04784670 v1

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⟩
Communication dans un congrès hal-04790490 v1

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
Communication dans un congrès hal-04784664 v1
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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 et al.
NOMAD 2022 - 4e conférence internationale francophone Nouveaux Matériaux et Durabilité, IMT Mines Alès; LMGC; LIFAM, Nov 2022, Montpellier, France
Communication dans un congrès hal-03880582 v1

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 et al.
The 11th Interfaces Against Pollution, May 2021, Wuhan, China
Communication dans un congrès hal-04791567 v1

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
Communication dans un congrès hal-04783030 v1

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 et al.
C’Nano 2020 The Nanoscience meeting, 2021, Toulouse, France
Communication dans un congrès hal-04784646 v1

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 et al.
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
Communication dans un congrès hal-04818334 v1

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
Communication dans un congrès hal-04781097 v1
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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. pp.44-55, ⟨10.2495/EI-V3-N1-44-55⟩
Communication dans un congrès hal-04792649 v1
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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⟩
Communication dans un congrès hal-04783584 v1

Numerical modelling of sulfuric acid attack on OPC and CAC materials

Amr Aboulela , Matthieu Peyre-Lavigne , Bruno Huet , Cédric Patapy , Samuel Meulenyzer et al.
15th International Congress on the Chemistry of Cement, Sep 2019, Prague, Czech Republic
Communication dans un congrès hal-04969532 v1

Biodeterioration mechanisms and durability of SCM based cements and AAM in anaerobic digestion systems

Marie Giroudon , Alexandra Bertron
15th International Congress on the chemistry of cement, Sep 2019, Prague, Czech Republic
Communication dans un congrès hal-04971405 v1
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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 et al.
XVème Forum Jeunes chercheures - Biodéterioration des matériaux, May 2019, Paris, France
Communication dans un congrès hal-02181841 v1

Biodétérioration de pâtes de ciments CEM III, CAC et métakaolin alkali-activé exposés au milieu de la méthanisation en laboratoire

Marie Giroudon , Alexandra Bertron
15ème Forum Jeunes chercheurs Biodétériation des matériaux, May 2019, Paris, France
Communication dans un congrès hal-04970039 v1

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
Communication dans un congrès hal-02093728 v1

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
Communication dans un congrès hal-02093699 v1

Evaluation of formaldehyde degradation in a standardized photoreactor

Julie Hot , Jivko Topalov , Erick Ringot , Alexandra Bertron
Healthy Buildings 2017 Europe, Jul 2017, Lublin, Poland
Communication dans un congrès hal-02155474 v1

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
Communication dans un congrès hal-02093737 v1
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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 et al.
3rd International Workshop on NUCPERF, Nov 2012, Cadarache, France. pp.10, ⟨10.1051/epjconf/20135601002⟩
Communication dans un congrès hal-02749961 v1
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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 et al.
3rd International Workshop on NUCPERF, Nov 2012, Cadarache, France. pp.9, ⟨10.1051/epjconf/20135601003⟩
Communication dans un congrès hal-02748001 v1

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

Caroline C. Sablayrolles , Alexandra Bertron , Nicolas Jacquemet , Benjamin Erable , Gilles Escadeillas et al.
International Workshop NUCPERF 2012, Nov 2012, Cadarache, France
Communication dans un congrès hal-02803614 v1
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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 et al.
Congrès Nouveaux Matériaux et Durabilité (NoMaD 2012), Institut National des Sciences Appliquées - Toulouse (INSA de Toulouse). Toulouse, FRA., Nov 2012, Toulouse, France. 117 p
Communication dans un congrès hal-02746944 v1

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 et al.
Forum Biodétérioration des Matériaux, Jun 2013, Saint-Etienne, France
Communication dans un congrès hal-02809372 v1

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 et al.
NUWCEM 11, Oct 2011, Avignon, France
Communication dans un congrès hal-02806557 v1

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

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

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
Communication dans un congrès hal-00669743 v1
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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
Poster de conférence hal-03541787 v1

Photocatalytic Nanomaterials for Indoor Air Quality: Comparison between TiO2 and ZnO Au-doped

Kevin Castelló Lux , Julie Hot , Jivko Topalov , Alexandra Bertron , Myrtil L Kahn et al.
Workshop L'Or en Occitanie, Dec 2019, Montpellier, France
Poster de conférence hal-04970004 v1

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
Poster de conférence hal-04792578 v1

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)
Poster de conférence hal-02748058 v1

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
Poster de conférence hal-02803929 v1

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
Chapitre d'ouvrage hal-01849700 v1