[HTML][HTML] Hydration and strength development in magnesium oxysulfate (MOS) cement incorporating silicic acid

T Zhang, J Zhang, J Chang, W Bi, C Cheeseman… - Composites Part B …, 2024 - Elsevier
The effect of silicic acid (SA) on the hydration and strength development of magnesium
oxysulfate (MOS) cement containing citric acid (CA) was reported. Changes to the setting …

[HTML][HTML] Multifunctional silane-based superhydrophobic/impregnation treatments for concrete producing CSH gel: Validation on mockup specimens from European …

R Zarzuela, M Luna, JG Coneo, G Gemelli… - … and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
Many of the concrete structures that conform our modern cultural heritage are in need of
repair and protective interventions. Silane-based impregnation treatments can be used to …

Effects of Ca(OH)2 on the reinforcement corrosion of sulfoaluminate cement mortar

Y Song, Y Zhang, S Shen, C Pan, D Yan, Z Wang… - Materials and …, 2023 - Springer
This study aims to explore the effects of different Ca (OH) 2 contents on the mechanical
performance and corrosion behaviors of steel in Calcium sulfoaluminate (CSA) cement …

Improvement on mechanical properties and durability of concrete by ultra-deep migration technology of coupling agents

J Mao, Y Ding, F Dai, K Fang, L **, X Zhu… - … and Building Materials, 2025 - Elsevier
The water-blocking capability of concrete, a critical determinant of its frost resistance, has
often been undervalued in favor of its physical properties, such as pore structure. This study …

[HTML][HTML] Validation of alkoxysilane-based protective treatments for increasing service life of cementitious materials under different weathering conditions

R Zarzuela, M Luna, G Gemelli… - Developments in the …, 2023 - Elsevier
Gradual degradation of cementitious materials by exposure to the environment decreases
the lifespan of buildings, increasing maintenance andrepair costs. Surface treatments based …

[HTML][HTML] Mechanical and durability properties of C–S–H-seeded cement mortar cured at fluctuating low temperatures with granulated blast furnace slag as fine …

A Alzaza, K Ohenoja, FUA Shaikh… - Journal of Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
The conservation of natural resources, efficient use of industrial side-streams, and reduction
of environmental impacts are the main targets of the construction sector worldwide …

Photocatalytic activity of Fe-loaded TiO2 particles towards NO oxidation: Influence of the intrinsic structures, operating conditions, and synergic effects of the surface …

SY Kim, BJ Cha, S Zhao, HO Seo, YD Kim - Construction and Building …, 2021 - Elsevier
The photocatalytic activities of two commercial TiO 2 particles (P25 and R996) and their Fe-
modified counterparts (Fe-P25 and Fe-R996) towards NO oxidation were examined under …

Adhesion Performance of Ettringite at the Interface with Silane and GO/Silane: Insights into Molecular Dynamics Simulations

S Li, Y Duan, H Zheng, D Hou, S Sui, A Liu, P Wang - ACS omega, 2023 - ACS Publications
The application of silane in sulfoaluminate cement repair materials can improve its
waterproof, permeability, freeze–thaw, and other properties, but it would reduce the …

Unlocking the role of silica gel in enhancing mechanical properties and water resistance of magnesium oxysulfate cement

T Zhang, Q Guo, X Chen, C Cheeseman… - Cement and Concrete …, 2025 - Elsevier
The continuous hydration of residual periclase to form brucite with expansive stress remains
an issue for the utilization of hardened magnesium oxysulfate (MOS) cement in humid …

Physical and microstructural properties of recycled concrete aggregates treated by tetraethyl orthosilicate

C Kou, M Zhang, A Kang, Z Chen, H Hu - Construction and Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
Property improvement is the key process for realizing the high value-added utilization of
recycled concrete aggregates (RCAs). This paper aims to improve the quality of RCAs by …