The role of organic polymer modifiers in cementitious systems towards durable and resilient infrastructures: a systematic review

NP Tran, TN Nguyen, TD Ngo - Construction and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
With the deterioration and ageing of concrete structures, repair and rehabilitation have
emerged as one of the most critical activities associated with high maintenance costs. One of …

High-performance strain-hardening cementitious composites with tensile strain capacity exceeding 4%: A review

DY Yoo, N Banthia - Cement and Concrete Composites, 2022 - Elsevier
A state-of-the-art review on the development of high-performance strain-hardening
cementitious composites (SHCC) with over 55 MPa compressive strength, 4% tensile strain …

Research and application of multi-functional acrylic resin grouting material

Y Cui, Z Tan, C An - Construction and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
Different engineering problems have different performance requirements for grouting
materials, and it is difficult to have a grouting material to meet a variety of engineering …

Effect of plant cellulose microfibers on hydration of cement composites

S Gwon, YC Choi, M Shin - Construction and Building Materials, 2021 - Elsevier
This study investigated the hydration characteristics of cement composites incorporating
plant cellulose microfibers (CMFs) as a sustainable additive. The main test variables were …

Concrete strengthening by introducing polymer-based additives into the cement matrix—A mini review

W Kujawa, E Olewnik-Kruszkowska, J Nowaczyk - Materials, 2021 - mdpi.com
The modern types of concrete are a mixture of aggregates, cement, water and optional
additives and admixtures. In particular, polymer additives seem to be a promising type of …

Internal curing of cement composites using kenaf cellulose microfibers

S Gwon, YC Choi, M Shin - Journal of Building Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
This study investigated the applicability of kenaf cellulose microfibers (CMFs) as an internal
curing agent in cement composites. The test variables were the length and mass fraction of …

Effects of cellulose microfibers on early-age hydration and microstructure of white cement composites

A Oumer, S Gwon - Construction and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
This study explores the impact of cellulose microfibers (CMFs) on early-age hydration
kinetics and microstructural evolution in white cement composites. The research aims to …

Strengthening cement paste via organic-inorganic network formation

Q Liu, Y Li, Q Wang, M Wang, Z Li, G Geng - Materials and Structures, 2024 - Springer
The inherent brittleness of cement hydrates poses a major issue to the mechanical and
durable performances of concrete. To conquer this issue, we constructed an organic …

Hydration evolution of calcium sulfoaluminate cement modified with styrene-butadiene copolymer: Effect of various temperatures and relative humidity

S Zhang, R Wang, L Li - Cement and Concrete Composites, 2023 - Elsevier
The behavior of styrene-butadiene copolymer (SB) modified calcium sulfoaluminate (CSA)
cement hydrated under different temperatures and relative humidity conditions was studied …

Assessment of internal curing of cellulose microfibers-incorporated cement composites using destructive and nondestructive methods

S Gwon, E Ahn, M Shin, JY Kim, G Kim - Construction and Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
Water-saturated cellulose microfibers (CMFs) incorporated into fresh cement composites
can facilitate the internal curing, holding a potential for mitigating intrinsic material defects …