Understanding the thixotropic structural build-up of C3S pastes in the presence of polycarboxylate superplasticizers

K Han, T Guo, X Shu, Y Guo, Q Ran - Cement and Concrete Research, 2024 - Elsevier
Due to the physical and chemical effect of polycarboxylate (PCE) ether superplasticizers on
the simultaneous hydration of aluminate phase and silicate phase, the structural build-up of …

Clarifying the three stages of elasticity development during C3S hydration: Contributions of ion correlation forces and van der Waals interactions

K Han, T Guo, X Shu, Y Guo, J Shi, Q Ran - Construction and Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
The elasticity development of cement-based materials is primarily attributed to the hydration
of C 3 S. Indeed, it is directly linked to the evolution of driving forces, encompassing both the …

Electrochemically Assisted Growth of Hopper and Tabular Calcite under Confinement

J Dziadkowiec, G Linga, L Kalchgruber… - Crystal Growth & …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Crystallization under confinement is commonplace in nature and offers new pathways to
engineer crystals with the desired morphologies in a controlled and reproducible manner. In …

Discrepancies in dynamic yield stress measurements of cement pastes

S Dhar, T Liberto, C Barentin, T Divoux, A Robisson - Rheologica Acta, 2024 - Springer
The dynamic yield stress associated with the flow cessation of cement pastes is measured
using a rheometer equipped with various shear geometries such as vane, helical …

Recycled Brick as a Partial Cement Substitute

M Muhaxheri, T Liberto, J Kirnbauer… - … Spring Convention and …, 2024 - Springer
The integration of construction demolition waste (CDW) as a supplementary cementitious
material presents a promising avenue to mitigate the environmental impact of concrete …

Early Hydration and Viscoelastic Properties of Tricalcium Aluminate Pastes Influenced by Soluble Sodium Salts

D Axthammer, T Lange, J Dengler, T Gaedt - 2024 - chemrxiv.org
During the early hydration of ordinary Portland cement (OPC), tricalcium aluminate (C3A)
exhibits the highest reactivity among the clinker phases. Consequently, C3A significantly …