[HTML][HTML] Application of polymer cement repair mortar in underground engineering: A review

P Yuan, B Zhang, Y Yang, T Jiang, J Li, J Qiu… - Case Studies in …, 2023‏ - Elsevier
Polymer-modified cementitious repair materials have gained attention as innovative and
environmentally friendly construction materials due to their superior water retention …

Effects of nano silica on the properties of cement-based materials: A comprehensive review

H Yang, M Monasterio, D Zheng, H Cui, W Tang… - … and Building Materials, 2021‏ - Elsevier
Nowadays, many nanomaterials such as graphene oxide (GO), carbon nanotubes (CNTs),
nano silica (NS) etc. have been introduced to improve the microstructures and performances …

Internal curing with superabsorbent polymer modified by nano SiO2: Shrinkage mitigation and microstructure refinement

D Jiang, X Li, P Zhao, Y Lv, C Li, F Fan… - Cement and Concrete …, 2024‏ - Elsevier
The existing commercial superabsorbent polymer (SAP) products have the intrinsic defects
of low internal curing efficiency and weakening strength. In this paper, a novel type of …

Microstructure refinement and affected zone reinforcement for internal curing cement paste by composite microgel with nano silica

G Zhang, H **a, Y Niu, L Song, Y Zhao, X Lv… - Cement and Concrete …, 2023‏ - Elsevier
The introduction of superabsorbent polymers into cement increases the number of
macroscopic pores, resulting in reduction of compressive strength. These limitations can be …

Effect of superabsorbent polymer hydrogels in the advancement of cementitious materials–a review

JR Xavier - Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 2023‏ - Springer
Super absorbency is the extraordinary capacity of a substance to absorb and retain a large
amount of liquid. Hydrophobic polymer chains are cross-linked to form superabsorbent …

The influence of nano-silica composite superabsorbent polymer on the autogenous shrinkage of mortar

Y Shen, Z Wang, Y Zhou, J Du, J Lai, K Qian… - … and Building Materials, 2024‏ - Elsevier
To address the diminished shrinkage reduction capacity due to high ion sensitivity of
superabsorbent polymers (SAP) within cement-based materials, this study employs solution …

Influence of various nano-size materials on fresh and hardened state of fast setting high early strength concrete [FSHESC]: A state-of-the-art review

DP Kumar, S Amit, MSR Chand - Construction and Building Materials, 2021‏ - Elsevier
Nanotechnology in concrete is the utmost lively research area that has beneficial
presentations and progressively recognized itself over the last three decades. Nanoparticles …

Effect of super absorbent polymer and mineral additives on mechanical, shrinkage and healing properties of self-healing lightweight aggregate concrete under …

X Wang, S Chen, J Ren, R Huang, Z Yang… - … and Building Materials, 2022‏ - Elsevier
Super absorbent polymers, which allow better moisture retention within cracks for extended
periods, can be beneficial in facilitating the autogenous self-healing process of concrete …

Early hydration characteristics and kinetics model of cement pastes containing internal curing materials with different absorption behaviors

G Zhang, H **a, H Wang, L Song, Y Niu, D Cao… - … and Building Materials, 2023‏ - Elsevier
Internal curing with superabsorbent polymer (SAP) has potential effect on the early
deformation and hydration of cementitious material. However, there are few studies on the …

Durability of slag waste incorporated steel fiber-reinforced concrete in marine environment

S Kim, M Usman, C Park, A Hanif - Journal of Building Engineering, 2021‏ - Elsevier
In this study, slag waste was incorporated as cement replacement in steel fiber reinforced
concrete (SFRC), and the subsequent effect on durability in marine environment is …