[HTML][HTML] Advancements in bacteria based self-healing concrete and the promise of modelling
In the last two decades self-healing of concrete through microbial based carbonate
precipitation has emerged as a promising technology for making concrete structures more …
precipitation has emerged as a promising technology for making concrete structures more …
Molecular simulations of anticorrosion behavior of inhibitors for steel in concrete: A review on recent advances and progress
The use of corrosion inhibitors for steel rebar in concrete is one of the best-demonstrated
methods to mitigate the corrosion process and extend the service life of reinforced concrete …
methods to mitigate the corrosion process and extend the service life of reinforced concrete …
Advances in hydration and thermodynamics of cementitious systems
Optimising the hydration of cementitious materials is crucial to leverage their full potential
and avoid wasting resources, embodied energy and CO 2. Understanding the fundamental …
and avoid wasting resources, embodied energy and CO 2. Understanding the fundamental …
Multi-step nucleation pathway of CSH during cement hydration from atomistic simulations
Abstract The Calcium Silicate Hydrate (CSH) nucleation is a crucial step during cement
hydration and determines to a great extent the rheology, microstructure, and properties of …
hydration and determines to a great extent the rheology, microstructure, and properties of …
Toward the formation mechanism of synthetic calcium silicate hydrate (CSH)-pH and kinetic considerations
The formation of CSH in cementitious materials is critical to their gain in strength. As one of
the key parameters, pH is reported to affect the nucleation and growth of CSH; however, the …
the key parameters, pH is reported to affect the nucleation and growth of CSH; however, the …
Nanoscale insights into the interfacial characteristics between calcium silicate hydrate and silica
The interfacial characteristics between cement paste and silica are far from being fully
understood, especially from the nanoscale perspective. Herein, molecular models were …
understood, especially from the nanoscale perspective. Herein, molecular models were …
Atomic-level and surface structure of calcium silicate hydrate nanofoils
Deciphering the calcium silicate hydrate (CSH) surface is crucial for unraveling the
mechanisms of cement hydration and property development. Experimental observations of …
mechanisms of cement hydration and property development. Experimental observations of …
Structural evolution of calcium sodium aluminosilicate hydrate (C-(N-) ASH) gels induced by water exposure: The impact of Na leaching
Calcium sodium aluminosilicate hydrate C-(N-) ASH gels, formed through the alkali-
activation of calcium silicate-based materials, may exhibit greater susceptibility to aqueous …
activation of calcium silicate-based materials, may exhibit greater susceptibility to aqueous …
MgO-based cements–Current status and opportunities
The cement industry is a major contributor to the anthropogenic CO 2 emissions, with about
8% of all emissions coming from this sector. The global cement and concrete association …
8% of all emissions coming from this sector. The global cement and concrete association …
[HTML][HTML] Mechanical behaviour of CSH agglomerates at multiscale
Abstract Calcium-Silicate-Hydrate (CSH) is the primary binding phase in cement and plays a
crucial role in lifecycle performance of concrete. Understanding its multiscale mechanical …
crucial role in lifecycle performance of concrete. Understanding its multiscale mechanical …