[HTML][HTML] The use of natural zeolites in cement-based construction materials—a state of the art review

SM Alexa-Stratulat, I Olteanu, AM Toma, C Pastia… - Coatings, 2023‏ - mdpi.com
Natural zeolite is a honeycomb-structured aluminosilicate mineral with an open crystalline
structure which makes it suitable for a variety of applications. Given the beneficial effects of …

Investigation of type, size, and dosage effects of superabsorbent polymers on the hydration development of high-performance cementitious materials

M Kazemian, B Shafei - Construction and Building Materials, 2024‏ - Elsevier
The low water-to-binder ratio commonly used for high-performance cementitious materials is
known to limit the degree of hydration of their cement particles. This issue often cannot be …

Substitution of blast furnace slag by melting furnace slag as active component in green concrete application

Y Li, X Mu, Y Li, S Zhang, W Ni - Construction and Building Materials, 2024‏ - Elsevier
Blast furnace slag (BFS), a commonly used substitute for cement clinker, is in large demand
and gradually increasing in price. Melting furnace slag (MFS), a by-product of the co …

Effect of chloride ion corrosion on the microstructure of multiple interfaces of alkali-activated GGBS/FA based recycled concrete

L Luo, W Yao - Journal of Building Engineering, 2024‏ - Elsevier
In this paper, the resistance to chloride ion permeability of multiple interfaces in alkali-
activated slag/fly ash (GGBS/FA) based full recycled concrete was investigated using the …

Performance of metakaolin-based geopolymer molecular sieve microspheres on dynamic recovery of Cu (II)

S Li, Q Yang, Q Ye, X Deng, Q Su, X Cui - Applied Clay Science, 2024‏ - Elsevier
This study reports the in-situ transformation of geopolymers into molecular sieve using a
method with mild conditions. The application of geopolymer zeolites for dynamic adsorption …

Exploring the flowability, physical, and mechanical properties of eco-friendly colored cement mortars with metakaolin under sulfuric (H2SO4) and nitric acid (HNO3) …

ZF Akbulut, S Guler, F Osmanoglu, MR Kıvanç… - Journal of Building …, 2024‏ - Elsevier
This article aims to investigate the flowability, physical, mechanical, and durability properties
of metakaolin (MK)-added colored cement mortars exposed to the effects of H 2 SO 4 sulfuric …

Multi-scale study of the effect of superabsorbent polymers on microporosity, dimensional stability, and durability of cementitious materials

M Kazemian, B Shafei - Construction and Building Materials, 2024‏ - Elsevier
As internal curing agents, superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) help enhance the degree of
hydration of cement particles. In the meantime, however, they affect the dimensional stability …

Calcium nitrate as a modifier agent for metakaolin-based geopolymer mortar

AM Rashad, GMF Essa, WM Morsi… - Construction and Building …, 2024‏ - Elsevier
Calcium nitrate, that is a calcium source, is generally used as an accelerating agent,
antifreezing admixture, and corrosion inhibitor for Portland cement systems. Metakaolin …

[HTML][HTML] Examination of the use of binderless zeolite blend as backfill materials to enhance CO2 adsorption in coal mine working face

I Ngo, L Ma, MH Sajib, H Zhang, Z Zhao, K Yu… - Case Studies in …, 2024‏ - Elsevier
The release and accumulation of CO 2 in the working face of the coal mine is a major safety
concern and requires an effective means to avoid the incidence of the mine. This present …

Advanced Concrete and Construction Materials for Sustainable Structures

M Kioumarsi, V Plevris - Sustainability, 2024‏ - mdpi.com
Innovation in structural engineering has sparked remarkable advancements in the building
materials sector and the construction industry in general [1, 2]. Within this dynamic …