Dr Joanna Renshaw

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Civil and Environmental Engineering

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I joined the University of Strathclyde in April 2014 as a Senior Lecturer. I am a microbiologist and radiochemist with extensive experience of research into microbial interactions with radionuclides and metals, working at the interface between microbiology and analytical & radio-chemistry.

My research is mainly focused on understanding how microorganisms can affect the chemistry and transport of radionuclides in the environment. These microbial effects can be exploited to develop novel methods for limiting the migration of radionuclide contaminants in the environment and to treat radioactive wastes.

Other recent research projects have investigated the interactions of silver nanoparticles with bacterial biofilms, remediation of petroleum contaminants and microbial transformations of metals.

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Publications

Hydroxyapatite coatings on cement paste as barriers against radiological contamination
Cumberland Susan A, Hamilton Andrea, Renshaw Joanna C, Tierney Kieran M, Lunn Rebecca J
Scientific Reports Vol 13 (2023)
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-37822-6
Toxicological response and bioaccumulation of strontium in Festuca rubra L. (red fescue) and Trifolium pratense L. (red clover) in contaminated soil microcosms
Srikhumsuk Phatchani, Peshkur Tatyana, Renshaw Joanna C, Knapp Charles W
Environmental Systems Research Vol 12 (2023)
https://doi.org/10.1186/s40068-023-00297-5
Talaromyces amestolkiae uses organic phosphate sources for the treatment of uranium-contaminated water
Coelho Ednei, Reis Tatiana Alves, Cotrim Marycel, Mullan Thomas K, Renshaw Joanna, Rizzutto Márcia, Corrêa Benedito
BioMetals Vol 35, pp. 335-348 (2022)
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10534-022-00374-9
(Hydroxy)apatite on cement : insights into a new surface treatment
Turner Ronald J, Bots Pieter, Richardson Alan, Bingham Paul A, Scrimshire Alex, Brown Andrew, S'Ari Mark, Harrington John, Cumberland Susan A, Renshaw Joanna C, Baker Matthew J, Edwards Paul R, Jenkins Cerys, Hamilton Andrea
Materials Advances Vol 2, pp. 6356-6368 (2021)
https://doi.org/10.1039/d1ma00320h
Emerging investigator series : a holistic approach to multicomponent EXAFS: Sr and Cs complexation in clayey soils
Bots Pieter, Comarmond M Josick, Payne Timothy E, Gückel Katharina, Lunn Rebecca J, Rizzo Luca, Schellenger Alexandra EP, Renshaw Joanna C
Environmental Sciences: Processes and Impacts Vol 23, pp. 1101-1115 (2021)
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1EM00121C
Correction: Emerging investigator series : a holistic approach to multicomponent EXAFS: Sr and Cs complexation in clayey soils
Bots Pieter, Comarmond M Josick, Payne Timothy E, Gückel Katharina, Lunn Rebecca J, Rizzo Luca, Schellenger Alexandra E P, Renshaw Joanna C
Environmental Sciences: Processes and Impacts Vol 23, pp. 1242-1242 (2021)
https://doi.org/10.1039/d1em90022f

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Professional Activities

Leaching behaviour of concrete with Substitute Clinker Materials
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24/4/2023
Development of sustainable substitutes for Pulverised Fly Ash in Cement and Concrete
Contributor
24/5/2022
Development of sustainable substitutes for pulverised fly ash in cement & concrete
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2021
Cutting emissions by replacing Pulverised Fly Ash
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2021
Investigation of Pulverized Fly Ash substitutes in Cement: Impact on physico-chemical properties and waste encapsulation performance
Contributor
2021
Welsh Government Nuclear Task & Finish Group
Consultant
2019

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Projects

Development of sustainable substitutes for Pulversized Fly Ash in Cement and Concrete
Kozlowski, Andrea (Principal Investigator) Renshaw, Joanna (Academic) Dobson, Kate (Principal Investigator) Taylor, Frank (Academic)
Blended cements are formed from a mix of ordinary cement and another cementitious material, known as clinker substitute. These alternative materials are frequently used in the cement and concrete industries to: (1) reduce CO2 emissions associated with production; (2) improve physico-chemical properties and performance; and (3) reduce costs. Pulverised fly ash (PFA), a fine waste residue produced in coal-fired power stations is commonly used as a l clinker substitute in Portland cement. It provides significant environmental and cost benefits through (1) reduced energy demands for production and (2) use of waste product that would alternatively go to landfill. In addition, the use of PFA blended cements in concrete can improve strength and durability. However, the supply of PFA is declining, and costs increasing. Coal-fired power stations are shutting down, to reduce CO2 emissions it is expected that there will be no UK supply of PFA beyond 2025.

This PhD project, in collaboration with Low Level Waste Repository Ltd (LLWR), aims to identify sustainable, cost-effective substitutes for PFA, for use in blended cements. . LLWR is responsible for the safe disposal of low level radioactive waste in the UK. Their operations are critically dependent on blended cements containing PFA, for safe encapsulation and containment of the waste in engineered vaults. The project aims to will study a range of alternative, sustainable materials to replace PFA, investigating the physical, chemical and mechanical properties of the blended cements and assessing their performance and suitability for industrial use.
01-Jan-2020 - 31-Jan-2024
PANAMA: Plasma Accelerators for Nuclear Applications and Materials Analysis (panama) - National Nuclear User Facility Phase 2
Renshaw, Joanna (Principal Investigator) Jaroszynski, Dino (Co-investigator) Lunn, Rebecca (Co-investigator) McKenna, Paul (Co-investigator) Bots, Pieter (Research Co-investigator)
01-Jan-2019 - 30-Jan-2023
VisNET: Virtual in situ networking to reinvent the rules of international collaborations and reduce gender differences in academic careers
Mulvana, Helen Elizabeth (Principal Investigator) Renshaw, Joanna (Co-investigator)
Programme Director on EPSRC Inclusion Matters funded project to evidence barrier to women's careers in STEM and pilot interventions to promote remote working methods
01-Jan-2019 - 01-Jan-2021
STEM Equals (EPSRC Inclusion Matters)
MacGregor, Scott (Principal Investigator) Carter, Sara (Co-investigator) Lunn, Rebecca (Co-investigator) Pyne, Susan (Co-investigator) Renshaw, Joanna (Co-investigator) Rivers, Ian (Co-investigator) Shipton, Zoe (Co-investigator)
01-Jan-2018 - 30-Jan-2021
VisNET: Virtual in situ networking to reinvent the rules of international collaborations and reduce gender differences in academic careers
Renshaw, Joanna (Principal Investigator) Mulvana, Helen Elizabeth (Co-investigator)
VisNET: Virtual in situ networking to reinvent the rules of international collaborations and reduce gender differences in academic careers (Inclusion Matters)
01-Jan-2018 - 30-Jan-2021
Prosperity Partnership: Delivering Enhanced Through-Life Nuclear Asset Management
McArthur, Stephen (Principal Investigator) Dobie, Gordon (Co-investigator) Gachagan, Anthony (Co-investigator) Hamilton, Andrea (Co-investigator) Lunn, Rebecca (Co-investigator) Michie, Craig (Co-investigator) Pierce, Gareth (Co-investigator) Renshaw, Joanna (Co-investigator) West, Graeme (Co-investigator)
01-Jan-2017 - 31-Jan-2023

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Dr Joanna Renshaw
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Civil and Environmental Engineering

Email: joanna.renshaw@strath.ac.uk
Tel: Unlisted