Understanding the crystallization of cement-binding phases, from basic units to macroscopic
structures, can enhance cement performance, reduce clinker use, and lower CO2 emissions …

Despite significant advancements in microstructural characterization methods, the
interconnections between nanostructure and morphological diversity of calcium-silicate …

The intermediate describes the stage prior to final product, which is the key step for structural
design and functional groups tailoring at nanoscale. Inspired by this concept, a sol-gel …

While there has been an increasing interest in the area of biocementation for crack healing
in cementitious materials, the role of biomolecules as an important constituent in …

Microbially induced calcium carbonate precipitation (MICP) has been considered as a
potential treatment method for the solidification and stabilization of municipal solid waste …

Calcium silicate hydrate (CSH) is the main hydration product of cement, and its micro-nano-
structure has an important influence on the properties of cement-based materials. The …

This study presents a novel way of reducing the carbonation-induced degradation of CSH
using organic molecules. Synthetic CSH batches were prepared with the addition of l …

A research study was designed and conducted to evaluate the applicability of using
crystalline silica-rich material as a co-additive with calcium-based stabilisers to treat sulfate …

A bio-inspired, plant-derived polyphenol, tannic acid (TA) was identified as a renewable
admixture to improve the compressive strength of concretes. Aiming to understand the …

Despite prior studies investigating the self-healing of cementitious materials containing
hydrogels, the dependence of self-healing on the properties of hydrogels has not been …