Laboratory of Groundwater and Mass Transport

Publications

2026

Journal（学術論文）

  1. Daquan Shi, Xiaobo Niu, Yogarajah Elakneswaran, Ang Li, Ryosuke Kikuchi, Yoshihisa Hiraki, Junya Sato, Takeshi Osugi, Brant Walkley (2026). Immobilisation mechanisms of simulated radioactive colloidal wastes in alkali-activated metakaolin-based geopolymers. Journal of Nuclear Materials, 633, 156997. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jnucmat.2026.156997
  2. Koichi Hayafuji, Prashant Jadhawar, Yogarajah Elakneswaran (2026). Mineralogical Controls on CO₂ Plume Migration and Mineral Trapping in the United Kingdom Continental Shelf Saline Aquifer. Energy & Fuels, 40(28), 15318–15331. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.6c01260
  3. Kirushnapillai Kopitha, Akilesh Ramesh, Pathmanathan Rajeev, Jay Sanjayan, Yogarajah Elakneswaran (2026). Fresh and hardened properties of 3D printed concrete with cement kiln dust and CO₂. Journal of Sustainable Cement-Based Materials, 15(8), 2726–2738. https://doi.org/10.1080/21650373.2026.2657017
  4. Kirushnapillai Kopitha, Pathmanathan Rajeev, Jay Sanjayan, Yogarajah Elakneswaran (2026). Buildability Enhancement of 3D Printed Concrete Using Carbonated Water and Partial Replacement of OPC with Reactive MgO. Journal of Advanced Concrete Technology, 24(2), 60–72. https://doi.org/10.3151/jact.24.60
  5. Xiaobo Niu, Yogarajah Elakneswaran, Ryosuke Kikuchi, Ang Li, Sivasubramaniam Seralathan, Yoshihisa Hiraki, Junya Sato, Takeshi Osugi, Takashi Kamiyama, Brant Walkley (2026). Tailoring neutron-shielding boron-metakaolin geopolymers with B₄C filler: Surfactant-driven interfacial and microstructural control. Cement and Concrete Research, 200, 108096. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconres.2025.108096

Conference（学会発表）

No records for this year.（該当する研究成果はありません）

Thesis（学位論文）

No records for this year.（該当する研究成果はありません）

Journal（学術論文）

  1. Amir Ubaidah Mohd Zuki, Yogarajah Elakneswaran, Angelo Kennedy Lino Limaluka, Prashant Jadhawar (2025). Role of Bicarbonate Speciation and Brine Chemistry in Chalk Formations for CO₂ Storage Efficiency. Energy & Fuels, 39(44), 21397–21411. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.5c03586
  2. Harshani Iresha, Yogarajah Elakneswaran, Ryoma Kitagaki, Ryoma Saito, Keiichi Yano, Yuya Yoda, Masato Tsujino, Akira Nishida, Hisanori Senboku, Koji Fushimi, Masatoshi Sakairi (2025). Optimizing Aqueous Amine Blends for Enhanced Carbon Capture and Mineralization in Cement-Based Materials. Journal of Advanced Concrete Technology, 23(10), 470–485. https://doi.org/10.3151/jact.23.470
  3. Yuguo Yu, Chamila Gunasekara, Yogarajah Elakneswaran, Dilan Robert, David William Law, Sujeeva Setunge (2025). From cement chemistry to pseudo-ductile mechanical behaviour of engineered cementitious composite: A multiphysical approach. Computers & Structures, 319, 108005. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruc.2025.108005
  4. Tan Pan, Zhijian Li, Dayoung Oh, Ryoma Kitagaki, Yogarajah Elakneswaran, Ryosuke Saito, Keiichi Yano, Yuya Yoda, Masato Tsujino, Akira Nishida, Hisanori Senboku, Koji Fushimi, Masatoshi Sakairi (2025). Enhanced mechanical properties of cement pastes with CO₂-bubbled alkanolamines: A study on hydration, carbonation, and mineralization behavior. Journal of environmental chemical engineering, 13(5), 118658. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2025.118658
  5. Sivasubramaniam Seralathan, Xiaobo Niu, Yogarajah Elakneswaran, Chewei Fang (2025). Enhanced stabilisation of simulant organic nuclear wastes in metakaolin-based geopolymers using graphene oxide. Applied Clay Science, 271, 107793. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clay.2025.107793
  6. Yuguo Yu, Chamila Gunasekara, Yogarajah Elakneswaran, Dilan Robert, David William Law, Sujeeva Setunge (2025). Correlating strength development with hydration characteristics for multi-blend fly ash concrete. Journal of Building Engineering, 103, 112076. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2025.112076
  7. Xiaobo Niu, Yogarajah Elakneswaran, Ang Li, Sivasubramaniam Seralathan, Ryosuke Kikuchi, Yoshihisa Hiraki, Junya Sato, Takeshi Osugi, Brant Walkley (2025). Incorporation of boron into metakaolin-based geopolymers for radionuclide immobilisation and neutron capture potential. Cement and Concrete Research, 190, 107814. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconres.2025.107814
  8. Yuguo Yu, Chamila Gunasekara, Yogarajah Elakneswaran, Dilan Robert, David William Law, Sujeeva Setunge (2025). Influence of amorphous content in recycled fly ash on binder hydration characteristics. Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management, 27(2), 729–745. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10163-024-02147-7
  9. Janani Vignarajah, Yogarajah Elakneswaran (2025). Properties and durability of low-carbon construction materials. Elsevier eBooks, 563–586. https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-443-27342-1.00017-8
  10. Kirushnapillai Kopitha, Pathmanathan Rajeev, Jay Sanjayan, Yogarajah Elakneswaran (2025). CO₂ sequestration and low carbon strategies in 3D printed concrete. Journal of Building Engineering, 99, 111653. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2024.111653
  11. Yoganandan Govindaraj, Ryosuke Saito, Keiichi Yano, Masatoshi Sakairi, Koji Fushimi, Ryoma Kitagaki, Yogarajah Elakneswaran, Hisanori Senboku, Yuya Yoda, Masato Tsujino, Akira Nishida (2025). Alkaline ethanolamine as dual-functional agent: Effective CO₂ capture agent and corrosion inhibitor for structural applications. Chemical Engineering Journal, 504, 158810. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2024.158810

Conference（学会発表）

  1. 武部 幹太, Yogarajah Elakneswaran, 北垣 亮馬, 齊藤 亮介 (2025). 高炉スラグ微粉末を用いたアミンによる炭酸化促進及びスラグセメントペーストの特性評価. コンクリート工学年次論文集 (CD-ROM), 47. Publication link
  2. 武部 幹太, Yogarajah Elakneswaran, 北垣 亮馬, 齊藤 亮介 (2025). CO₂を注入したアミン溶液を練混ぜ水に用いたモルタルの特性評価. セメント技術大会講演要旨 (CD-ROM), 79th. Publication link

Thesis（学位論文）

No records for this year.（該当する研究成果はありません）

Journal（学術論文）

  1. Raudhatul Islam Chaerun, Manami Ishimura, Pramesti Prihutami, Xiaobo Niu, Yusuke Ohya, Kazuma Kuroda, Kanako Toda, Ryosuke Kikuchi, Tsubasa Otake, John L. Provis, Yogarajah Elakneswaran, Tsutomu Satō (2024). Immobilisation of iodide in alkali-activated materials. Chemosphere, 369, 143871. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143871
  2. Kirushnapillai Kopitha, Yogarajah Elakneswaran, Ryoma Kitagaki, Ryosuke Saito, Keiichi Yano, Yuya Yoda, Masato Tsujino, Akira Nishida, Hisanori Senboku, Koji Fushimi, Masatoshi Sakairi (2024). Enhancing CO₂ capture in cement-based materials with alkanolamines: A comprehensive study on efficiency, phase-specific impact, and carbonation mechanisms. The Science of The Total Environment, 957, 177463. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.177463
  3. Mylvaganam Nithurshan, Yogarajah Elakneswaran, Yuya Yoda, Keiichi Yano, Ryoma Kitagaki, Naoki Hiroyoshi (2024). Exploring the reinforcing mechanism of graphene oxide in cementitious materials through microstructural analysis of synthesised calcium silicate hydrate. Cement and Concrete Composites, 153, 105717. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2024.105717
  4. Angelo Kennedy Lino Limaluka, Yogarajah Elakneswaran, Naoki Hiroyoshi, Moataz O. Abu-Al-Saud, Dong Kyu Cha, Subhash Ayirala (2024). Influence of Reservoir Salinity, Mineralogy, Temperature, and Pressure on Geochemical Hydrogen Loss in Depleted Carbonates. SPE Journal, 29(10), 5690–5701. https://doi.org/10.2118/223081-pa
  5. Tokima Hattori, Yogarajah Elakneswaran, Xingjuan Hao, Mai Shimokawara, Naoki Hiroyoshi (2024). Influence of inorganic solid particles on the stability of water-in-crude oil emulsions: Evaluating the role of surface charge. Colloids and Surfaces A Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 699, 134726. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colsurfa.2024.134726
  6. Xiaobo Niu, Yogarajah Elakneswaran, Naoki Hiroyoshi (2024). Surface chemistry and radionuclide anion immobilisation potential of phosphoric acid-activated metakaolin-based geopolymers. Cement and Concrete Research, 181, 107549. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconres.2024.107549
  7. Angelo Kennedy Lino Limaluka, Yogarajah Elakneswaran, Naoki Hiroyoshi (2024). Macroscale Modeling of Geochemistry Influence on Polymer and Low-Salinity Waterflooding in Carbonate Oil Reservoirs. ACS Omega, 9(15), 17174–17184. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.3c10022
  8. Mylvaganam Nithurshan, Yogarajah Elakneswaran, Yuya Yoda, Ryoma Kitagaki, Naoki Hiroyoshi (2024). Multiscale computational modelling of nano-silica reinforced cement paste: Bridging microstructure and mechanical performance. Construction and Building Materials, 425, 136047. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.136047
  9. Xiaobo Niu, Yile Zhang, Yogarajah Elakneswaran, Miyu Sasaki, Takeshi Takayama, Hajime Kawai (2024). Effect of Superabsorbent Polymer (SAP) Size on Microstructure and Compressive Strength of Concrete. Polymers, 16(2), 197. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym16020197
  10. Xingjuan Hao, Yogarajah Elakneswaran, Mai Shimokawara, Yoshitake Kato, Ryuta Kitamura, Naoki Hiroyoshi (2024). Impact of the Temperature, Homogenization Condition, and Oil Property on the Formation and Stability of Crude Oil Emulsion. Energy & Fuels, 38(2), 979–994. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.3c04034
  11. Siventhirarajah Krishnya, Kirushnapillai Kopitha, Yuya Yoda, Ryoma Kitagaki, Yogarajah Elakneswaran (2024). Development and verification of an integrated hydration, geochemical and transport model for the hydrated cement paste exposed to an aggressive chemical environment. Cement and Concrete Composites, 146, 105374. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2023.105374

Conference（学会発表）

  1. Takaaki Uetani, Miku Takeya, Yogarajah Elakneswaran (2024). Exploring the Limit of Low-Salinity Waterflooding in a Carbonate Reservoir with Low Total Acid Number Oil. APOGCE 2024, 14. Publication link
  2. Angelo Kennedy Lino Limaluka, Yogarajah Elakneswaran, Naoki Hiroyoshi, Moataz O. Abu-Al-Saud, Dong Kyu Cha, Subhash Ayirala (2024). The Study of Hydrogen Loss Due to Geochemical Interactions in Depleted Carbonate Hydrocarbon Reservoirs. International Petroleum Technology Conference. https://doi.org/10.2523/iptc-23658-ms
  3. 武部 幹太, Yogarajah Elakneswaran, 北垣 亮馬, 依田 侑也 (2024). 高炉スラグに対するアミンを用いたCO₂固定化の検証. セメント技術大会講演要旨 (CD-ROM), 78th. Publication link

Thesis（学位論文）

No records for this year.（該当する研究成果はありません）

Journal（学術論文）

  1. Kirushnapillai Kopitha, Yogarajah Elakneswaran, Ryoma Kitagaki, Ryosuke Saito, Masato Tsujino, Akira Nishida, Hisanori Senboku, Naoki Hiroyoshi (2023). N-methyldiethanolamine (MDEA) as an effective CO₂ absorbent for direct air capture (DAC) in cement-based materials. Chemical Engineering Journal, 475, 146067. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2023.146067
  2. Xiaobo Niu, Yogarajah Elakneswaran, Raudhatul Islam Chaerun, C.H. Fang, Naoki Hiroyoshi, John L. Provis, Tsutomu Satō (2023). Development of metakaolin-based geopolymer for selenium oxyanions uptake through in-situ ettringite formation. Separation and Purification Technology, 324, 124530. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2023.124530
  3. Xingjuan Hao, Yogarajah Elakneswaran, Sadia Afrin, Mai Shimokawara, Yoshitake Kato, Ryuta Kitamura, Naoki Hiroyoshi (2023). Role of pH and cations on emulsion formation and stability of crude oils. Geoenergy Science and Engineering, 227, 211905. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geoen.2023.211905
  4. Mylvaganam Nithurshan, Yogarajah Elakneswaran (2023). A systematic review and assessment of concrete strength prediction models. Case Studies in Construction Materials, 18, e01830. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cscm.2023.e01830

Conference（学会発表）

  1. Tokima Hattori, Xingjuan Hao, Mai Shimokawara, Yoshitake Kato, Ryuta Kitamura, Yogarajah Elakneswaran (2023). Influence of Inorganic Solid Particles in the Formation and Stability of Crude Oil Emulsion. International Petroleum Technology Conference. https://doi.org/10.2523/iptc-22863-ea
  2. Siventhirarajah Krishnya, Yogarajah Elakneswaran, Yuya Yoda, Ryoma Kitagaki (2023). Numerical Simulation of Chloride Ion Ingression in Mortar Incorporating the Effect of ITZ Using an Integrated COMSOL-IPHREEQC Framework. Rilem bookseries, 686–696. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-33211-1_62
  3. Kirushnapillai Kopitha, Siventhirarajah Krishnya, Yogarajah Elakneswaran, Ryoma Kitagaki, Yuya Yoda, Masato Tsujino, Akira Nishida (2023). Effect of Carbonation on Microstructure of Cement Pastes with Different Water-to-Cement Ratios. Lecture notes in civil engineering, 149–159. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-3471-3_11

Thesis（学位論文）

No records for this year.（該当する研究成果はありません）

Journal（学術論文）

  1. Chuang Li, Siventhirarajah Krishnya, Masataka Ogino, Eiji Owaki, Yogarajah Elakneswaran (2022). Investigating the hydration characteristics of a new composite cementitious binder containing of slag and calcite. Construction and Building Materials, 361, 129629. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2022.129629
  2. Raudhatul Islam Chaerun, Natatsawas Soonthornwiphat, Kanako Toda, Kazuma Kuroda, Xiaobo Niu, Ryosuke Kikuchi, Tsubasa Otake, Yogarajah Elakneswaran, John L. Provis, Tsutomu Satō (2022). Retention mechanism of cesium in chabazite embedded into metakaolin-based alkali activated materials. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 440, 129732. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.129732
  3. Xiaobo Niu, Yogarajah Elakneswaran, Raudhatul Islam Chaerun, John L. Provis, Tsutomu Satō (2022). Adsorption behaviour of simulant radionuclide cations and anions in metakaolin-based geopolymer. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 429, 128373. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.128373
  4. Siventhirarajah Krishnya, Charith Herath, Yogarajah Elakneswaran, Chamila Gunasekara, David William Law, Sujeeva Setunge (2022). Modeling of hydration products and strength development for high-volume fly ash binders. Construction and Building Materials, 320, 126228. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.126228

Conference（学会発表）

  1. Angelo Kennedy Lino Limaluka, Yogarajah Elakneswaran (2022). Coupling of a Reservoir Simulator with Geochemistry for Chemical Enhanced Oil Recovery. ADIPEC. https://doi.org/10.2118/211450-ms
  2. Xingjuan Hao, Moataz O. Abu-Al-Saud, Subhash Ayirala, Yogarajah Elakneswaran (2022). Evaluating the Effect of Carbonate Impurities on Wettability Alteration Using a Geochemical Model. SPE Improved Oil Recovery Conference. https://doi.org/10.2118/209424-ms

Thesis（学位論文）

No records for this year.（該当する研究成果はありません）

Journal（学術論文）

  1. Siventhirarajah Krishnya, Yogarajah Elakneswaran, Yuya Yoda (2021). Proposing a three-phase model for predicting the mechanical properties of mortar and concrete. Materials Today Communications, 29, 102858. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtcomm.2021.102858
  2. Xingjuan Hao, Moataz O. Abu-Al-Saud, Subhash Ayirala, Yogarajah Elakneswaran (2021). Influence of carbonate impurities on smartwater effect: Evaluation of wettability alteration process by geochemical simulation. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 340, 117165. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molliq.2021.117165
  3. Natsumi Noguchi, Siventhirarajah Krishnya, Takashi CHABAYASHI, Hiroyoshi KATO, Toyoharu NAWA, Yogarajah Elakneswaran (2021). Hydration of ferrite-rich Portland cement: Evaluation of Fe-hydrates and Fe uptake in calcium-silicate-hydrates. Construction and Building Materials, 288, 123142. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.123142
  4. Siventhirarajah Krishnya, Yuya Yoda, Yogarajah Elakneswaran (2021). A two-stage model for the prediction of mechanical properties of cement paste. Cement and Concrete Composites, 115, 103853. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2020.103853

Conference（学会発表）

  1. Siventhirarajah Krishnya, Yuya Yoda, Yogarajah Elakneswaran (2021). A multiscale model for predicting the mechanical properties of cement paste. Research Repository (Delft University of Technology). Publication link

Thesis（学位論文）

No records for this year.（該当する研究成果はありません）

Journal（学術論文）

No records for this year.（該当する研究成果はありません）

Conference（学会発表）

  1. Siventhirarajah Krishnya, Yuya Yoda, Yogarajah Elakneswaran (2020). A Multi-scale Model for Predicting the Compressive Strength of Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC). Lecture notes in civil engineering, 9–18. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-7222-7_2
  2. 石田 崇人, 北垣 亮馬, Yogarajah Elakneswaran, 萩原 英昭 (2020). 水分が光劣化挙動に与える影響―架橋ウレタンのマルチスケール劣化解析―. マテリアルライフ学会研究発表会・特別講演会予稿集, 31st. Publication link

Thesis（学位論文）

No records for this year.（該当する研究成果はありません）