[HTML][HTML] A review of coarse grained and mesoscale simulations of C–S–H

K Ioannidou, C Labbez, E Masoero - Cement and Concrete Research, 2022‏ - Elsevier
The nano-to-micro mesoscale is crucial for cementitious materials; here reactions and
interactions between molecules produce complex mechanisms that determine the behavior …

[HTML][HTML] Molecular modeling of chemical admixtures; opportunities and challenges

AK Mohamed, SA Weckwerth, RK Mishra… - Cement and Concrete …, 2022‏ - Elsevier
Chemical admixtures are an essential ingredient of modern concrete mix, but many of their
molecular scale working mechanisms remain poorly described. In this respect, recent …

Nanoscale insights into the influence of seawater (NaCl) on the behavior of calcium silicate hydrate

MF Kai, DS Hou, F Sanchez, CS Poon… - The Journal of Physical …, 2023‏ - ACS Publications
Using seawater for concrete production is potentially advantageous from a sustainability
perspective. However, the fundamental mechanisms underlying seawater-mixed concrete …

New insights into creep characteristics of calcium silicate hydrates at molecular level

MF Kai, LW Zhang, KM Liew - Cement and Concrete Research, 2021‏ - Elsevier
The fundamental mechanisms under concrete creep are far from being fully understood,
especially at the molecular level. Hereby, a calcium-silicate-hydrate (CSH) molecular model …

Aluminum-induced structure evolution and mechanical strengthening of calcium silicate hydrates: an atomistic insight

MF Kai, G Li, BB Yin, A Akbar - Construction and Building Materials, 2023‏ - Elsevier
How Al 3+ dissolved from supplementary cementitious materials influences the performance
of cement paste is far from being fully understood, especially from an atomistic insight …

[HTML][HTML] Molecular simulation of cement-based materials and their properties

AA Bahraq, MA Al-Osta, OSB Al-Amoudi, IB Obot… - Engineering, 2022‏ - Elsevier
Hydrated cement is one of the complex composite systems due to the presence of multi-
scale phases with varying morphologies. Calcium silicate hydrate, which is the principal …

A Roadmap for Production of Cement and Concrete with Low-CO2 Emissions

JSJ van Deventer, CE White, RJ Myers - Waste and Biomass Valorization, 2021‏ - Springer
This review will show that low-CO 2 cements can be produced to give superior durability,
based on a sound understanding of their microstructure and how it impacts macro …

Effects of sodium/calcium cation exchange on the mechanical properties of calcium silicate hydrate (CSH)

YL Yaphary, D Lau, F Sanchez, CS Poon - Construction and Building …, 2020‏ - Elsevier
Calcium silicate hydrate layer (CSH layer) is considered to be the fundamental building
block of hydrated cement. The effect of sodium ions on the atomic scale mechanical …

[HTML][HTML] Machine learning potentials for tobermorite minerals

K Kobayashi, H Nakamura, A Yamaguchi… - Computational Materials …, 2021‏ - Elsevier
Molecular dynamics (MD) simulation is an important tool to understand the physical and
chemical properties of cement hydrates at the atomic level. MD with the machine learning …

Atomistic insights into structure evolution and mechanical property of calcium silicate hydrates influenced by nuclear waste caesium

MF Kai, LW Zhang, KM Liew - Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2021‏ - Elsevier
The fundamental mechanisms underlying the influence of nuclear wastes on concrete
properties remain poorly understood, especially at the molecular level. Herein, caesium ions …