The negative impacts of cement-based material (CBM) production are way bigger than ever
expected. To illustrate the scale of this phenomenon, all the forests in the world, regardless …

Scientific interest on superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) in conjunction with cement-based
building materials has widened from mostly engineering aspects towards polymer physico …

The increasing concern for safety and sustainability of structures is calling for the
development of smart self‐healing materials and preventive repair methods. The …

Hydrogels based on cellulose comprising many organic biopolymers including cellulose,
chitin, and chitosan are the hydrophilic material, which can absorb and retain a huge …

Self-healing is recognized as a promising technique for increasing the durability of concrete
structures by healing cracks, thereby reducing the need for maintenance activities over the …

Superabsorbent polymers (SAP) are a new, promising class of chemical admixtures which
offer new possibilities in respect of influencing the properties of cement-based materials in …

The presence of the stable and adequate air-void system in fresh and hardened concretes
are crucial to many properties, such as resistance against freeze and thaw cycle …

Cement-based materials modified with SAP have been attracting much attention worldwide
due to their excellent crack resistance and durability as well as their wide availability and …

Self-healing concrete is an innovative and promising technology to increase the durability
and service life of the structure by limiting the influence of aggressive attacks. However …

Self-healing under multiple damage cycles is critical to the serviceability of concrete
structures. This article explores crack closure and recovery of mechanical and permeability …