The CSH gel is an elusive material. Its variable composition and disordered nature
complicate a complete characterization of its atomic structure, and the elaboration of models …

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 …

The inherent quasi-brittleness of cement-based materials, due to the disorder of their
hydration products and pore structures, present significant challenges for directional matrix …

Efforts to tune the performance of organic/inorganic composites are hindered owing to a lack
of knowledge related to the interfacial interaction mechanisms. Here we investigated the …

Cement and concrete are vital materials used to construct durable habitats and infrastructure
that withstand natural and human-caused disasters. Still, concrete cracking imposes …

Calcium silicate hydrate (CSH) is a crucial component in cementitious materials which
greatly contributes to the strength and properties of cement-based concrete. However …

Based on the datasets of first-principle simulations, machine learning potentials (MLPs) can
achieve both accurate predictions of complex material systems and high-efficiency …

The interface properties largely determine the improvement effect of fibers on the cement-
based matrix. In this work, nano-silica particles are employed to treat PVA fibers using a sol …

Composites are commonly used in engineering applications. One example is the polymer-
cement composites, where the polymers are used to modify/reinforce the cement mortar and …

As a promising sustainable building material, geopolymer/steel-slag composite materials
have been poorly known in the field of the interfacial characteristics of geopolymer/steel-slag …