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

CSH seeds are highly-efficient in promoting hydration but not compromising the long-term
performances of cement. Unfortunately, mechanisms of the CSH seeds properties affecting …

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 …

The replacement of geopolymer for Portland cement exhibits the potential for reducing the
CO 2 footprint and saving natural resources during the production of building materials …

Surface hydrophobic modification is a critical technology for enhancing the application
properties of materials, crucial for the development of geopolymer materials in oil-water …

Strength and permeability are the two critical properties of interest for various applications of
foam concrete (FC). These properties are well known to be highly dependent on parameters …

Damping cementitious materials have been widely used in engineering structures for
vibration control. However, achieving a balance between the mechanical strength and …

The service performance of the polymer-cement-based coating in the marine environment is
unsatisfactory, mainly due to the poor anti-deteriorated and anti-UV aging properties. In this …

Silane coatings were ubiquitously utilized to protect the structure concrete against water and
aggressive ions in marine environment. In this paper, a novel design method for silane …

Microscale calcium–silicate–hydrate (C–S–H) is easily accessible and readily storable,
enabling a cleaner production process of cement-waste grinding and simple chemical …