Fresh, mechanical and microstructural properties of alkali-activated composites incorporating nanomaterials: A comprehensive review

C Zhang, H Khorshidi, E Najafi, M Ghasemi - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2023 - Elsevier
Nanomaterials possess outstanding physical, chemical, and electrical properties that
differentiate them from conventional materials. Recently, nano-modified alkali-activated …

Recent trends in ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC): Current status, challenges, and future prospects

M Amran, SS Huang, AM Onaizi, N Makul… - … and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
Ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) combines advanced fibrous and cementitious
material technologies to achieve high strength and exceptional durability. The material tends …

[HTML][HTML] Smart materials and technologies for sustainable concrete construction

J Nilimaa - Developments in the Built Environment, 2023 - Elsevier
This paper presents a comprehensive review of current trends and opportunities for
sustainable concrete construction, emphasizing the importance of adopting eco-friendly …

Pore structure characteristics, modulation and its effect on concrete properties: A review

J Xiao, Z Lv, Z Duan, C Zhang - Construction and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
The porosity, pore distribution and morphology are important features of the concrete pore
structure which may have a significant impact on the macroscopic mechanical properties …

Fiber-reinforced alkali-activated concrete: A review

M Amran, R Fediuk, HS Abdelgader, G Murali… - Journal of Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
Alkali-activated materials (AAMs) received broad recognition from numerous researchers
worldwide and may have potential applications in modern construction. The combined use …

A review of recycled aggregate concrete modified by nanosilica and graphene oxide: Materials, performances and mechanism

P Zhan, J Xu, J Wang, J Zuo, Z He - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2022 - Elsevier
To offset the shortcomings of recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) made from recycled
aggregates, the application of nano-materials has been proved as an innovative and highly …

Enhanced early hydration and mechanical properties of cement-based materials with recycled concrete powder modified by nano-silica

X Liu, L Liu, K Lyu, T Li, P Zhao, R Liu, J Zuo… - Journal of Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
In recent years, an ever-increasing amount researchers dedicated themselves to exploring
the possibility of introducing recycled concrete powder (RCP) into concrete as a substitute …

Fire spalling behavior of high-strength concrete: A critical review

M Amran, SS Huang, AM Onaizi, G Murali… - … and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
Building and infrastructure damages, such as tunnels, have become a more important issue
because of the continuous expansion of rural and urban constructions. It is well-known that …

[HTML][HTML] Application of graphene-based materials in developing sustainable infrastructure: An overview

N Asim, M Badiei, NA Samsudin, M Mohammad… - Composites Part B …, 2022 - Elsevier
Graphene and graphene-based materials can play a major role in the building and
construction industries with their excellent performance. Graphene and its derivatives, as a …

[HTML][HTML] Self-healing concrete as a prospective construction material: a review

M Amran, AM Onaizi, R Fediuk, NI Vatin… - Materials, 2022 - mdpi.com
Concrete is a material that is widely used in the construction market due to its availability
and cost, although it is prone to fracture formation. Therefore, there has been a surge in …