Addressing pervasive environmental challenges, sophisticated next-generation cement-
based materials, engineered to fulfill comprehensive objectives including mechanical …

The influence of ions, whether intrinsic to the pore solution of cementitious materials or
originating from the external environment of concrete structures, exerts a considerable …

The small solid particles and surfactants inclusion have the potential to furnish abundant
nucleation sites, yet the concurrent operation mechanisms in cement remain unclear. Thus …

Carbon dots (CDs) as a novel and green nanomaterial exhibit a promising application in
enhancing the chloride binding capacity of cement to extend the service life of reinforced …

This study aimed to reveal the influence of 3D porous graphene on the cementitious
composites from multiple scales. At the macro level, the 3D porous graphene could greatly …

Concrete is a highly alkaline porous medium that is prone to chemical reactions with acidic
environments. The ion transport coupled with chemical reactions between concrete and …

Potential of cement-based materials for energy harvesting is encoded in their elusive
mesoporous structure, and understanding the sub-micron structure of calcium silicate …

Concrete is the most widely used and highest-volume basic material in the word today.
Enhancing its toughness, including tensile strength and deformation resistance, can boost …

Long-term stability of concrete as a wellbore sealing material is enhanced by the interaction
between Portland cement and supercritical carbon dioxide. This study is to explore the …

Strength and toughness are destined conflicts in traditional inorganic materials. Herein, we
prepared a high-performance calcium-silicate-hydrate (CSH) based organic-inorganic …