Among the most widespread starch derivatives, etherified and esterified starches play an
important role. These derivatives are generally prepared by using thermal energy and …

The workability of underwater anti-washout concrete (UWC), especially the flowability in
particular application environments, was always a critical and controversial issue. In this …

The present study investigates the effectiveness of using various viscosity modifiers
admixtures (VMAs) as anti-washout admixtures (AWAs) to fabricate non-dispersible …

Abstract 3D printing for construction purposes is a disruptive technology with the potential for
rapid and massive applications making it a feasible alternative for social housing, temporary …

The objective of this paper is to propose a simple and robust additive solution to improve the
water-resistance of clay materials by revisiting a traditional recipe of vernacular construction …

Earth has a renewed interest in eco-friendly building materials. Starch is a promising
additive, but its strengthening origin needs understanding to promote better solutions …

This study is devoted to the evaluation of the effect of natural polysaccharide (starch,
alginate, and chitosan) solutions on the properties of clay composite. The authors describe …

This article is devoted to the study of the clay material modification with a natural polymer
(starch). Authors given the assessment of starch thermal modifications, as well as their effect …

Admixtures have long been used to improve the performance of lime-based materials. In
addition to various natural organic additives, cellulose ethers are widely applied due to their …

As a building material, earth is known to be a natural humidity regulator and to improve
comfort inside buildings, making it a good choice for indoor plastering. The clayey phase …