Collection of selected, peer reviewed papers from the 13th International Ceramics Congress, part of CIMTEC 2014-13th International Ceramics Congress and 6th Forum on New Materials, June 8-13, 2014, Montecatini Terme, Italy. The 45 papers are grouped as follows: Chapter 1: Geopolymers and Geocements, Chapter 2: Science and Technology for Silicate Ceramics, Chapter 2-A – Functionalized Surfaces, Chapter 2-B – Manufacturing, Chapter 2-C – New Products and Challenges, Chapter 2-D – Characterization Studies, Chapter 3: Ceramic Refractories.