The negative impacts of cement-based material (CBM) production are way bigger than ever
expected. To illustrate the scale of this phenomenon, all the forests in the world, regardless …

Scientific interest on superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) in conjunction with cement-based
building materials has widened from mostly engineering aspects towards polymer physico …

The increasing concern for safety and sustainability of structures is calling for the
development of smart self‐healing materials and preventive repair methods. The …

Hydrogels based on cellulose comprising many organic biopolymers including cellulose,
chitin, and chitosan are the hydrophilic material, which can absorb and retain a huge …

Self-healing is recognized as a promising technique for increasing the durability of concrete
structures by healing cracks, thereby reducing the need for maintenance activities over the …

Abstract 3D printed concrete is vulnerable to severe early age shrinkage-related cracking
due to the absence of formwork and coarse aggregates. To address this, several potential …

Superabsorbent polymers (SAP) are a new, promising class of chemical admixtures which
offer new possibilities in respect of influencing the properties of cement-based materials in …

Cement-based materials modified with SAP have been attracting much attention worldwide
due to their excellent crack resistance and durability as well as their wide availability and …

Providing additional water to the hydrating cementitious particles is essential to achieve the
optimal mechanical performance of the low w/b concrete mixes preferred for 3D printing …

This study explores the feasibility of utilizing a superabsorbent polymer (SAP) to improve the
self-healing performance of microbial-induced calcium carbonate precipitation (MICP) in …