Preparation and applications of calcium carbonate whisker with a special focus on construction materials

H Saulat, M Cao, MM Khan, M Khan, MM Khan… - … and Building Materials, 2020 - Elsevier
Calcium carbonate whisker is an emerging class of inorganic fiber having tremendous
properties and vast applications. Calcium carbonate whisker is extensively used as a filler …

Preparation aragonite whisker-rich materials by wet carbonation of cement: Towards yielding micro-fiber reinforced cement and sequestrating CO2

P Shen, J Lu, Y Zhang, Y Jiang, S Zhang… - Cement and Concrete …, 2022 - Elsevier
In this study, an innovative wet carbonation process was developed to prepare aragonite
whisker-rich materials (AWM) from cement and simulated flue gas, which subsequently …

Cracking behaviour and constitutive modelling of hybrid fibre reinforced concrete

M Khan, M Cao, M Ali - Journal of Building Engineering, 2020 - Elsevier
Cracking is a multi-level process that damages the concrete structure or cement-based
material. Nowadays, multi-scale hybrid fibres can be utilized in concrete to get more …

Effect of basalt fibers on mechanical properties of calcium carbonate whisker-steel fiber reinforced concrete

M Khan, M Cao, M Ali - Construction and Building Materials, 2018 - Elsevier
Nowadays, hybrid fiber reinforced concrete is being considered for structural applications
due to its enhanced mechanical properties compared to concrete without fibers/plain …

Comparative roles between aragonite and calcite calcium carbonate whiskers in the hydration and strength of cement paste

L Li, M Cao, H Yin - Cement and Concrete Composites, 2019 - Elsevier
Aragonite CaCO 3 whisker (CW) could improve the mechanical properties of cementitious
composites. The microstructure of calcite is different from that of aragonite, but only a few …

Experimental evaluation on fiber distribution characteristics and mechanical properties of calcium carbonate whisker modified hybrid fibers reinforced cementitious …

C **e, M Cao, W Si, M Khan - Construction and Building Materials, 2020 - Elsevier
Calcium carbonate whisker (CW) is used to modify the steel-PVA hybrid fibers reinforced
cementitious composites (SPFRCC). The addition of CW result in excellent mechanical …

Aragonite and Its Composites: Preparations, Properties and Applications

S Zhong, Y Yin, X Liang, Q Deng - European Journal of …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Aragonite, a metastable crystal form of calcium carbonate, exhibits the highest density and
hardness among all species. Diversified forms of aragonite composites can be produced …

Surface cracking and fractal characteristics of cement paste after exposure to high temperatures

L Li, Y Zhang, Y Shi, Z Xue, M Cao - Fractal and Fractional, 2022 - mdpi.com
Destruction pattern analysis of building materials subjected to fire provide the basis for
strengthening, restoring the bearing capacity, and optimizing the function of the building …

Nanoindentation and porosity fractal dimension of calcium carbonate whisker reinforced cement paste after elevated temperatures (up to 900∘ C)

LI Li, Z Li, M Cao, YI Tang, ZHE Zhang - Fractals, 2021 - World Scientific
Calcium carbonate whisker (CW) can work as a cost-effective and environment friendly
micro-fiber in reinforcing cementitious composites. Influence of high temperature on micro …

Microscopic reinforcement for cement based composite materials

M Cao, C Zhang, J Wei - Construction and Building Materials, 2013 - Elsevier
Restriction of propagation and coalescence of cracks at microscopic level is one of the most
effective means to achieve high properties of cement based composite. In order to improve …