[HTML][HTML] Stability of hydrotalcite (Mg-Al layered double hydroxide) in presence of different anions

E Bernard, WJ Zucha, B Lothenbach… - Cement and Concrete …, 2022 - Elsevier
MgO contained in cementitious materials is experimentally observed to precipitate as poorly
crystalline hydrotalcite (Mg-Al LDH). However, the geochemical modelling of hydrotalcite is …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of alkali hydroxide on calcium silicate hydrate (CSH)

Y Yan, SY Yang, GD Miron, IE Collings… - Cement and Concrete …, 2022 - Elsevier
This paper investigates the effect of KOH and NaOH on CSH structure and solubility. Both
KOH and NaOH have a similar effect, they increase pH values and silicon concentrations …

[HTML][HTML] Chloride binding in Portland composite cements containing metakaolin and silica fume

A Babaahmadi, A Machner, W Kunther… - Cement and Concrete …, 2022 - Elsevier
This paper investigates how the composition of Portland composite cements affects their
chloride-binding properties. Hydrated cement pastes prepared with a reference Portland …

[HTML][HTML] Fracture properties and microstructure formation of hardened alkali-activated slag/fly ash pastes

S Zhang, Z Li, B Ghiassi, S Yin, G Ye - Cement and Concrete Research, 2021 - Elsevier
This study presents a comprehensive experimental investigation on the fracture properties of
hardened alkali-activated slag/fly ash (AASF) pastes in relation to the microstructure …

[HTML][HTML] Hydration kinetics of ternary slag-limestone cements: Impact of water to binder ratio and curing temperature

R Snellings, A Machner, G Bolte, H Kamyab… - Cement and Concrete …, 2022 - Elsevier
Ternary cements are a promising option to further reduce CO 2 emissions and
environmental impact from cement production. The current study investigates in detail the …

Effect of relative humidity on the carbonation rate of portlandite, calcium silicate hydrates and ettringite

S Steiner, B Lothenbach, T Proske… - Cement and Concrete …, 2020 - Elsevier
The carbonation of portlandite, calcium silicate hydrate (CSH), and ettringite was
investigated at 57% RH and 91% RH using X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetric analysis …

[HTML][HTML] Stability of hemicarbonate under cement paste-like conditions

F Georget, B Lothenbach, W Wilson, F Zunino… - Cement and Concrete …, 2022 - Elsevier
Hemicarbonate is observed in hydrated cement paste even after prolonged hydration and in
the presence of calcium carbonate, although monocarbonate is expected to be …

Friedel's salt profiles from thermogravimetric analysis and thermodynamic modelling of Portland cement-based mortars exposed to sodium chloride solution

Z Shi, MR Geiker, B Lothenbach, K De Weerdt… - Cement and Concrete …, 2017 - Elsevier
Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), powder X-ray diffraction (XRD) and thermodynamic
modelling have been used to obtain Friedel's salt profiles for saturated mortar cylinders …

Reduction in CO2 emissions during production of cement, with partial replacement of traditional raw materials by civil construction waste (CCW)

FN Costa, DV Ribeiro - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2020 - Elsevier
The cement industry is responsible for a significant portion of greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions, generated in the clinkering phase of cement production, which contribute to …

Effect of cement substitution by limestone on the hydration and microstructural development of ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC)

W Huang, H Kazemi-Kamyab, W Sun… - Cement and Concrete …, 2017 - Elsevier
The effect of limestone on the hydration and microstructural development of ultra high
performance concrete (UHPC) with different levels of replacement (34%, 54% and 74% by …