This review paper aims to provide an inclusive characterization of the use of concrete in
additive manufacturing by exploring the various parameters that affect the extrudability …

Concrete is flying off, but it is simultaneously facing tremendous challenges in terms of
environmental impact, financial needs, societal acceptance and image. Based on an …

Microscale calcium–silicate–hydrate (C–S–H) is easily accessible and readily storable,
enabling a cleaner production process of cement-waste grinding and simple chemical …

Nano calcium carbonate (NC) is a type of nanomaterial with remarkable properties. It
significantly affects the hydration characteristics of cement and the microstructure of cement …

The relation between the chemical composition of calcium–silicate–hydrate (C–S–H)
phases and its influence on the compressive strength of cementitious materials is …

Understanding the crystallization of cement-binding phases, from basic units to macroscopic
structures, can enhance cement performance, reduce clinker use, and lower CO2 emissions …

Calcium silicate hydrate (CSH), as the main hydration product in hardened Portland cement,
significantly affects its mechanical properties and durability. A profound insight into …

This review paper intends to synthesise the data published in the literature on the uses of
different types of nanomaterials in cementitious materials. According to ASTM, depending on …

A well-known fact is that the mechanical properties of cement-based materials largely
depend on the material structure at the micro-and nano-scales. To understand and improve …

At the microscale, CSH gels from alite, or neat Portland cements, has a Ca/Si ratio close to
1.80. At the nanoscale, CSH is described by a defective tobermorite structure which allows a …