Experiments, simulations and derived theories for the hydration of tricalcium aluminate in
Portland cement-related systems are summarized and further conclusions are drawn. Highly …

Alkali-activated binders (AAB) are materials based mainly on silica, alumina, and/or calcium
precursors, activated by an alkaline solution, and have mechanical properties equivalent to …

Progress in understanding the use of SCMs in blended Portland cement and related effects
is reviewed. An optimized use of cement components will avoid wasting unreacted particles …

The combined effect of aluminum sulfate (AS) and triethanolamine (TEA) on cement
hydration was investigated by techniques of setting time, compressive strength, calorimetry …

The low reactivity of steel slag limits its large-scale application in building materials.
Mechanical activation is reported to increase the reactivity of steel slag, but most of the …

Phosphogypsum (PG) is a residue from the fertilizer industry used by Portland cement
companies as a source of calcium sulfate to control the setting time during the hydration (or …

Understanding the mechanism controlling the sulfate requirement of blended cements is
crucial for a successful deployment of these technologies towards a more sustainable …

Infrastructures built on sulfate saline soil foundations in seasonal frozen regions are highly
susceptible to salt-frost heave damage and salt corrosion. To address this issue, a method …

In this study, municipal solid waste incineration fly ash (MSWIFA) was pretreated with CO 2
via slurry carbonation (SC) and dry carbonation coupled with subsequent water washing …

To ascertain the viability of utilizing lithium slag (LS) in the development of eco-friendly ultra-
high performance concrete (UHPC), this paper provides a detailed analysis of the effects of …