[HTML][HTML] Technological challenges in nanoparticle-modified geopolymer concrete: A comprehensive review on nanomaterial dispersion, characterization techniques …

K Kishore, A Pandey, NK Wagri, A Saxena… - Case Studies in …, 2023 - Elsevier
The use of geopolymer-based concrete has many advantages over conventional cement
concrete. Geopolymer, which derives its basic ingredients from industrial waste, has …

Bond characterization in cementitious material binders using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy

MO Yusuf - Applied Sciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy is a fast and simple technique for functional
group identification. This work provides a review and insight into the application and …

Carbonation behavior of calcium silicate hydrate (CSH): Its potential for CO2 capture

X Liu, P Feng, Y Cai, X Yu, C Yu, Q Ran - Chemical Engineering Journal, 2022 - Elsevier
Calcium silicate hydrate (CSH), as the main component of cementitious materials, is
susceptible to carbonation presenting a potential to capture CO 2. Although some …

Fibrillar calcium silicate hydrate seeds from hydrated tricalcium silicate lower cement demand

J Li, W Zhang, K Xu, PJM Monteiro - Cement and Concrete Research, 2020 - Elsevier
Debates remain on the influencing factor and long-term performance of CSH-seeded paste.
In this study, phase-pure seeds were prepared from diluted Ca 3 SiO 5 hydration. The seed …

Effects of pH on the nano/micro structure of calcium silicate hydrate (CSH) under sulfate attack

X Liu, P Feng, W Li, G Geng, J Huang, Y Gao… - Cement and Concrete …, 2021 - Elsevier
Calcium silicate hydrate (CSH), the most important Portland cement hydration product,
determines the mechanical properties and durability of cementitious materials. In marine …

Advances in characterizing and understanding the microstructure of cementitious materials

PJM Monteiro, G Geng, D Marchon, J Li… - Cement and Concrete …, 2019 - Elsevier
Progress in microstructural characterization methods is summarized. Special attention is
given to advanced probes, such as X-ray imaging and spectroscopy, 1 H NMR relaxometry …

[HTML][HTML] Nanotechnology in cement-based materials: A review of durability, modeling, and advanced characterization

S Du, J Wu, O AlShareedah, X Shi - Nanomaterials, 2019 - mdpi.com
In the context of increasing applications of various nanomaterials in construction, this work
reviews the renewed knowledge of nanotechnology in cement-based materials, focusing on …

Aluminum-induced dreierketten chain cross-links increase the mechanical properties of nanocrystalline calcium aluminosilicate hydrate

G Geng, RJ Myers, J Li, R Maboudian, C Carraro… - Scientific Reports, 2017 - nature.com
The incorporation of Al and increased curing temperature promotes the crystallization and
cross-linking of calcium (alumino) silicate hydrate (C-(A-) SH), which is the primary binding …

The chemistry and structure of calcium (alumino) silicate hydrate: a study by XANES, ptychographic imaging, and wide-and small-angle scattering

J Li, G Geng, R Myers, YS Yu, D Shapiro… - Cement and Concrete …, 2019 - Elsevier
Calcium (alumino) silicate hydrate (C-(A-) SH) is the main binding phase in blended cement
concrete. Understanding the chemistry and structure of C-(A-) SH is essential to optimizing …

Structure and intrinsic mechanical properties of nanocrystalline calcium silicate hydrate

J Li, W Zhang, PJM Monteiro - ACS Sustainable Chemistry & …, 2020 - ACS Publications
Nanocrystalline calcium silicate hydrate (C–S–H) is the binding phase of many low-CO2
cements. Understanding its structure–mechanical properties relationship is critical in …