The CSH gel is an elusive material. Its variable composition and disordered nature
complicate a complete characterization of its atomic structure, and the elaboration of models …

Recent progress in methods used in the multiscale characterization of cementitious systems
is reviewed, focusing on advances in imaging, scattering, and spectroscopy. The review …

Although concrete and cement-based materials are the most engineered materials
employed by mankind, their potential for use in daytime radiative cooling applications has …

Using seawater for concrete production is potentially advantageous from a sustainability
perspective. However, the fundamental mechanisms underlying seawater-mixed concrete …

Calcium silicate hydrate (C–S–H) is the primary binding phase of cement-based and alkali-
activated materials. The preferred orientation of C–S–H under non-hydrostatic pressure (eg …

The calcium silicate hydrate (CSH) controls most of the final properties of the cement paste,
including its mechanical performance. It is agreed that the nanometer-sized building blocks …

Marine concrete has been subjected to the dual threats from cracking and the corrosion of
ion. To achieve the self-healing of cracks in concrete and the binding of Cl− and SO 4 2− in …

Several experimental studies have been conducted on the thermoelectric properties of
cementitious materials, but a detailed inspection of the intrinsic properties of their main …

Understanding the formation of Alkali-silica reaction gel (ASR gel) and its behavior in
cement pore network solutions is the key to mitigate one of the main causes of the strength …

Concrete pipes are prone to cracking, causing deterioration in durability. To construct
sewage pipes with a self-healing ability in specific environment, this study investigated the …