Exploration of calcined clays and nanoclays as a potential construction material for sustainable development: A comprehensive and state-of-the-art review

IN Usanga, CC Ikeagwuani, FO Okafor… - Road Materials and …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
The construction industry is increasingly focusing on sustainability, creating a need for
innovative materials. This comprehensive review examines the potential of calcined clays …

Microstructural evolution of belite-rich cement mortar subjected to water, carbonation, and hybrid curing regime

R Sharma, J Pei, JG Jang - Cement and Concrete Composites, 2023 - Elsevier
The present study investigates the influence of various curing schemes on the strength and
microstructural evolution of belite-rich cement (BRC) mortar. The sets of BRC mortar were …

Exploring carbon sequestration potential through 3D concrete printing

YWD Tay, SG Lim, SLB Phua, MJ Tan… - Virtual and Physical …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
As global CO2 concentrations rise, there is a pressing need for sustainable alternatives in
the construction sector as many countries are striving to attain net carbon neutrality …

Effect of additional water or superplasticizer on key characteristics of cement paste made with superabsorbent polymer and other shrinkage mitigating materials

K Aghaee, R Sposito, KC Thienel, KH Khayat - Cement and Concrete …, 2023 - Elsevier
The use of superabsorbent polymer (SAP) coupled with expansive agent (EA) or shrinkage-
reducing admixture (SRA) can effectively reduce shrinkage of cement-based materials …

[HTML][HTML] Characteristics of palm oil fuel ash concrete admixed with precipitated silica and silica fume

M Olivia, MA Maulidi, G Wibisono - Cleaner Engineering and Technology, 2024 - Elsevier
This study investigates the characteristics of blended Palm Oil Fuel Ash (POFA) concrete
admixed with silica fume (SF) and precipitated silica (SP) as a cement replacement material …

[HTML][HTML] Potential of carbon dioxide spraying on the properties of 3D concrete printed structures

YWD Tay, SG Lim, BA Fadhel, IT Amr… - Carbon Capture Science …, 2024 - Elsevier
Achieving net carbon neutrality is a global goal toward mitigating climate change presumed
consequences. The building and construction sector, responsible for approximately 40% of …

Greener lightweight foam concrete using seaweed industrial by-product to replace natural sand with inorganic salt as a stabilizer

N Amir, F Hussin, MK Aroua, M Gozan - Journal of Building Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
In recent years, the seaweed industry has expanded, resulting in higher volumes of
seaweed industrial by-products (SWB). People commonly dispose SWB on land, which …

[HTML][HTML] The Investigation of Compacting Cement Systems for Studying the Fundamental Process of Cement Gel Formation

AN Beskopylny, SA Stel'makh, EM Shcherban'… - Gels, 2022 - mdpi.com
Fundamental knowledge of the processes of cement gel formation for new generation
concretes is a scientific deficit. Studies aimed at the formation of a cement gel for standard …